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Ammo By MIG Filter question
stephenmodel
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 10:05 PM UTC
I just ordered some of this for and was wondering if you varnish first or do they go on right over the paint?

thanks for the help

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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 10:13 PM UTC
I apply it directly over Acrylic paint, prior to the coat of Future and decals.
stephenmodel
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 10:36 PM UTC
So just varnish like you would for an oil wash?


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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 10:52 PM UTC
All depends on what you use for paint. As the filters are very light, I apply before gloss coat and decal. Once decals are on and a second coat of Future, then I do my oil washes.

If you are painting with enamals, I would suggest a flat clear acrylic prior to Ammo filters as they are oil based.

stephenmodel
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2015 - 11:14 PM UTC
I will be using acrylics for painting.

steve
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