Shiny Models??

Davoaldo · #1 03-03-2003, 05:13 AM

I got some turtle wax one step cut-n-shine thing today and used it then used tamiya wax to finish it off but i still can't get the shine ppl get. Like i c ppl get shine liek real cars. Am i doign soemthign wrong??

heres the pic of it before and after

Before

Davoaldo · #2 03-03-2003, 05:14 AM

after

Veyron · #3 03-03-2003, 05:17 AM

One reason is, it doesn't look like you clear coated it. If you didn't you're never going to get metallics, pearls or mica's to shine, you must clear coat those types of paints.

Davoaldo · #4 03-03-2003, 05:33 AM

ahhhhh crap i forgot about that bit..... will do for my next one :P

oh i also get these circle scratches when lookign at it in different angle can that be fixed as well??

and yeah i've read the FAQ

exhaust smoke · #5 03-03-2003, 06:37 AM

If you're gonna clear coat the R34, remeber to give it a scub with a little detergent on a sponge or something. If you apply clear straight on top of the turtle wax, the paint may react with it.

hirofkd · #6 03-03-2003, 06:50 AM

Since it's metallic, I recommend clear coating, and sand the clear layer with fine sand papers such as 2000 grit and above.
Sanding and polishing process looks like this.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...999#post578999
P-man has a complete step by step guide, so check FAQ for more.

exhaust smoke · #7 03-03-2003, 07:04 AM

Hiro, what compound do you use?

I use Automotive rubbing compound, but it doesn't always produce sucha a deep shine.

primera man · #8 03-03-2003, 01:08 PM

Have a read here

D[X]P · #9 03-03-2003, 05:47 PM

hey cool car

whats the scale,how much $$,and who produces it?

Davoaldo · #10 03-03-2003, 11:54 PM

what car??
its a skyline r34 1:24 tamiya and i made it...
its not as good as ppl i c here but i'm trying to get better....

D[X]P · #11 03-05-2003, 06:09 PM

cool i see

umm i dun get it-why sand the clear coat?

hirofkd · #12 03-06-2003, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
Hiro, what compound do you use?

I use Automotive rubbing compound, but it doesn't always produce sucha a deep shine.

Maybe the sanding isn't enough? Like, there are still some spots that hasn't been eliminated?
After I sand the surface with 2000 grit Tamiya finishing paper, I use Detail Master's polishing abrasives, from 4000 to 12000.
Then, polish the surface with Tamiya. This should give you a sufficient sheen.
Just for self satisfaction, I use Modeler's Top Compound, and Hasegawa's ceramic compound after Tamiya.
Then, I wax the surface with Zymol auto wax. (or Tamiya wax or Hasegawa polymer wax)

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