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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Matt Clear Coat
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: September 02, 2004
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 - 05:14 PM UTC
The last time I used my matt clear coat it dried with a white film , its Vallejo brand and worked great (same bottle) up to now. Is this stuff gettting old, not stirred enough, put on to thick? I've also tried other brands and they seem to leave a white haze.

Any Ideas?
Argrillion
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joined: November 26, 2004
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 - 06:50 PM UTC
I used to have the same problem. After reading James Blackwell's article on 'Painting Panzers', I now use thinned Gunze-Sangyo H-20 Flat Clear with a drop or two of Tamiya X-21 Flat Base. It gives a dul coat.
DODGE01RT
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 09, 2004
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 - 07:21 PM UTC
Bruce,I've had the same problem in the past.The only thing that I found I was doing wrong was putting it on to heavy.I just use very light coats now.Seems to have fixed the "white powder" effect.
I use Humbrol Matt Cote in the glass jar not the tin.The tin stuff seemed to give anything white a yellowish tint.
Anyway I hope this helps some.
Jim
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: September 02, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 04:19 PM UTC
Thanks for the ideas Guys
warthog
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: July 29, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 06:07 PM UTC
Hi Bruce,

I use the Krylon Matt finish and it works fine with me. No more mixing...just shaking :-) because it comes in spray cans. You could probably buy it in any art store or hardware near you.

Cheers
masterqq
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Georgetown, Malaysia
Joined: April 22, 2005
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Posted: Monday, May 30, 2005 - 09:11 PM UTC
Have you guy try to mix the matt coat with the Future, It work for me to reduce the white haze.
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