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Using Mineral Spirits on Gloss Finish...
SonOfAVet
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:09 AM UTC
I am planning on giving my JU-87 a wash-- a few questions first...
1.) should I seal the decals with another coat of gloss before the wash?
2.) is it safe to use mineral spirits on the gloss finish( testors gloss coat from a rattle can)
or will it remove/damage the clear coat? Im also thinking when I wipe the wash off when it is dry with some mineral spirits.
as the topic states...is it safe?

Ps, the model is painted with MM enamels.

Sean
MrRoo
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 02:00 PM UTC
not sure of the rest but I definately would seal the decals before doing the wash
dsmith
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 02:18 PM UTC
I'm not sure what kind of thinner you are using, but I would spray an acrylic gloss coat (or future) before applying your wash
airwarrior
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 02:42 PM UTC
I would use a different form of gloss, an acrylic one. Mineral spirits are very harsh on any type of paint other than acryl, it might wipe off your gloos, and possibly ruin your decals.
SonOfAVet
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2004 - 04:28 AM UTC
Any good acrylic gloss anybody can recommend? I'm just using store bought mineral spirits.

Sean
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