Need Help...

Hye guys! i need some help and suggestion.

i've done with my Supra & Skyline R-34 V Spec II. And gladly that i finished the finishing coat early today. It's all dried up now. :uhoh:

But, i just need some help. :banghead: :icon16:

1. Do i use rubbing compound before or after Clear Coat?

2. Do i need to Clear Coat to make it shine?

3. Should i rub the body with rubbing compound and then Clear Coat?

4. Do i paint the window border with matt black or just gloss black or Flat black? and when?? before or after rubbing compound?

Paint which i used


Supra is TS-17 Metallic Blue

Italian Red for my GTr-34 V Spec II

Ive inserted some picture for view.

Hope to get reply soon. thanks All~! :iceslolan :rolleyes:

this is the container i used to avoid dust
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/169568DSC05325.jpg

The Supra. Mind the shine.. it is not wax or rub with any compound yet
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/169568DSC05313.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/169568DSC05314.jpg

The Skyline.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/169568DSC05318.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/169568DSC05319.jpg

Hi there,

Firstly the Supra looks great in that color but to answer ur questions.

With a metallic colour always clear coat before u use rubbing compound, reason being the tiny little metal flakes will cut the excellent paint job you have done. So clear coat then rubbing compund.

On gloss colors its a preference to whether u clear coat or not. I know Pman never uses clear coat. So if the paint job is done right a rubbing compound will do fine.

I suggest using semigloss black, I personally think the other two are either too dull or to glossy. Also I would say do the surrounds before using the compound. Even if u use a low tack masking tape it can still leave residue behind. So try and do all the painting u need before u compound.

I agree with Dublinguy.

DO NOT polish before clear-coating. I've tried it (just for a test tho' on a scrap styrene) and the clear one just don't sticks on surface.

It's not necessary to ClearCoat a solid non-metallic paint. Just don't rub throught the paint when rubbing and polishing.

For windows, door rubbers and borders use Semi-Gloss black.

For your info check the tutorials on AF ;)

aiight, ill be on semigloss for all the above mention. and ill have to wait for a few days before applying clear as i want it to really dry off. this is my first metallic color usage. i hope it turn out ok.. as a beginner's luck.

Anyway, Thanks Guys... i owe you.. ill post some of my project on progress... thanks again..

Tá failte romhat (You are Welcome)....see u learn more then just modelling on this page...lol