denders Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'm debating whether I want to put a clearcoat on before removing masks. Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Futter Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I wouldn't do it, Dave. You risk binding the masks to the paint layers, and potentially increasing the size of any paint ridges that might form against the edge of the masks. I'd recommend removing masks (of any kind) as soon as you can after you've finished laying down any paint. This not only minimises the opportunity for the adhesive on the masks to do any damage to the underlying paint, but also allows any paint build-up against the masks (ridges) to self-level, depending on the paint you've used. Once the masks are off and the paint is completely cured, you can reduce or even eliminate and ridges by gently rubbing or polishing the painted markings. At that point, you can start doing your clear coats. Of course, some or all of these things are not always possible - especially if, like me, you tend to paint markings first, mask them out, and then paint the camouflage colours later. It always pays to experiment on a mule if you can! But in short, don't add a clear coat before removing masks. Kev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 What Kevin said. Plus there's a fair chance that the markings under said masks - which of course will not benefit from the clear coat - will end up with a different sheen, and thus you'll negate one of the very reasons we paint markings in the first place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozart Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) Have to agree 100% with the Two Wise Men…..does that make us three? I can’t think of a single reason why this might be a good idea but several reasons why not. Max Edited November 13, 2021 by Mozart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Yup, I came to the same conclusion. For whatever reason I had the thought that it might help the edges not tearing. 🙄 The markings were first and it occurred to me that I would have to clear the markings after removing the masks if I cleared first. I had to do some touch-up on the underside color, so perhaps the masks will come off tomorrow. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyV Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 2:56 PM, denders said: For whatever reason I had the thought that it might help the edges not tearing. If your mask is pulling up the paint you just applied when you remove it, you're probably putting your paint down too thick resulting in a solid layer of paint bridging from the model onto the mask. If your mask is pulling up paint from a previous color, the previous paint was probably put on too dry. See next suggestion. If you use lacquers and you mist your paint on try spraying a wet coat of leveling thinner over it so it bonds to the lacquer under it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Thanks, Woody. Actually, none of the above. My brain was spinning and that idea came out, not really sure why. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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