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Will clear and dull coats ruin my filter?
cementshoes
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 05:01 AM UTC
After applying multiple filters, will the clear coat (for decals and wash) then post matte coat ruin the effect of the filter i applied?
I normally use future then humbol matte coat, will this be ok or should I use a different method?

Thanks
Rick
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 05:03 AM UTC
Shouldn't affect your filters at all. Good luck.
cbreeze
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 05:05 AM UTC
Greetings,

Clear and dull coats should have no effect on your filters. Only when using pastels or pigments should you take in consideration that dull coat will tend to hide the effect. BTW, filters should be applied over a dull coat otherwise the technique is more like a wash.

Hope this helps,

Chuck B.
Sticky
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 06:12 AM UTC

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...BTW, filters should be applied over a dull coat otherwise the technique is more like a wash.



I am sorry but this is incorrect. Filter work best over a satin coat.

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cbreeze
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Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 03:38 AM UTC
Sticky,

You responded to my post by stating that I was incorrect by stating that a dull coat was not the best base for a filter. My comment was taken right from Mr. MIG's web page about using same.

http://www.missing-lynx.com/rare_world/rw02.htm

In his article he states that over a dull coat, filters can be used with 100 percent effectiveness. He also stated that satin coats are ideally suited for filters. Is there really much of a difference? The way I read it both are good.

Chuck B.
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