Tamiya TS-42
MaxSE
05-14-2002, 04:51 PM
question: i'm sure some of you guys have used tamiya's ts-42 light gun metal spray, so i'd like to know how was the finish? I would like to know because i just gave my integra a second light coat of this color over 3 coats of primer and the finish is not "hard" , shinny, wet look, etc. However it's not dull, or flat either, it's somewhat in between. I don't know it this helps but if i run my finger on the finish as is, it feel like ultra fine 600 grade sand paper. not smooth as say the finish of my other cars which i used TS-47 TS-44 TS-8, So is it the color?!?!? HELP
my sister is a moron!
my sister is a moron!
primera man
05-14-2002, 10:44 PM
Its the colour.
I was going to do one of my models that colour bit it also came out "dull" looking
I was going to do one of my models that colour bit it also came out "dull" looking
MaxSE
05-15-2002, 07:06 PM
what would you recomend to shine up the finish then? would a gloss coat make a difference?
Twist
05-15-2002, 09:47 PM
You can try this, it's copied from the FAQ (the top thread):
How do I polish the body?
When you spray a model car body, the paint is usually a bit rough, what is called orange peel, especially if automotive paint is used.
To achieve a scale shine, the paint is polished to a glass like finish, using cutting compound and car polish.
There are many grades of compound, and experience will teach you which is best. Aim for something around 5-6 for a start.
If you are new to this try it on a lacquered paint job as you can watch the cloth you are using. As soon as you see the body colour on the cloth you know you have rubbed through the lacquer and that it is time to stop. Doing so on a solid colour will reveal the primer underneath and you will have to add more paint, which is very frustrating!!!
Once the paint is smooth, you can polish out the swirl marks using a car wax, which is also a mild abrasive, or milky swirl remover around compound 9. Finish the model using a high gloss polish such as Tamiya Polish or Autoglym Gold High Gloss Shine when completed.
That should help some. I've used the Tamiya Polish (called Rubbing Compound) and have gotten some very nice results. This is my only suggestion. If this doesn't work, sorry :(
How do I polish the body?
When you spray a model car body, the paint is usually a bit rough, what is called orange peel, especially if automotive paint is used.
To achieve a scale shine, the paint is polished to a glass like finish, using cutting compound and car polish.
There are many grades of compound, and experience will teach you which is best. Aim for something around 5-6 for a start.
If you are new to this try it on a lacquered paint job as you can watch the cloth you are using. As soon as you see the body colour on the cloth you know you have rubbed through the lacquer and that it is time to stop. Doing so on a solid colour will reveal the primer underneath and you will have to add more paint, which is very frustrating!!!
Once the paint is smooth, you can polish out the swirl marks using a car wax, which is also a mild abrasive, or milky swirl remover around compound 9. Finish the model using a high gloss polish such as Tamiya Polish or Autoglym Gold High Gloss Shine when completed.
That should help some. I've used the Tamiya Polish (called Rubbing Compound) and have gotten some very nice results. This is my only suggestion. If this doesn't work, sorry :(
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