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by **DvDqNoC** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:11 pm

Is there a way to keep my paint from peeling off? Like i know theres some kind of spray... but i dont want to spray my finger. Is there a paint-type material i can 'paint' onto my figure to give it an extra clear protective coating?

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:13 pm

You need to find a clear top coat to protect the paint. 2 to 3 coats. Hope that helps.

blkbitcloud1

by **DvDqNoC** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:22 pm

2-3 coats?? why so many?

News Credits: 2 · by **blkbitcloud1** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:23 pm

DvDqNoC wrote:2-3 coats?? why so many?

One coat wont do it..2 maybe but 3 to be safe...thin coats.

blkbitcloud1

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:29 pm

Krylon makes some matte and satin sprays. I use Model Master clear coats - flat, semi gloss, gloss. I also use Future floor wax. It can be brushed on or airbrushed and doesn't need to be thinned first.

If it's peeling off, you may try washing the parts in soapy water first to get off any oils from the factory. If that doesn't help, a very light sanding could work. I have some 1500 grit sandpaper I keep around for very delicate stuff like that. It doesn't tear up the surface very much, and just roughs it up enough for paint to grab to better.

by **DvDqNoC** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:48 pm

Pontimax 01 wrote:Krylon makes some matte and satin sprays. I use Model Master clear coats - flat, semi gloss, gloss. I also use Future floor wax. It can be brushed on or airbrushed and doesn't need to be thinned first.

If it's peeling off, you may try washing the parts in soapy water first to get off any oils from the factory. If that doesn't help, a very light sanding could work. I have some 1500 grit sandpaper I keep around for very delicate stuff like that. It doesn't tear up the surface very much, and just roughs it up enough for paint to grab to better.

yeaaa, but you know... i dont want to throw my deluxe jazz into a bucket of soap water. or should i?

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:01 am

DvDqNoC wrote:
Pontimax 01 wrote:Krylon makes some matte and satin sprays. I use Model Master clear coats - flat, semi gloss, gloss. I also use Future floor wax. It can be brushed on or airbrushed and doesn't need to be thinned first.

If it's peeling off, you may try washing the parts in soapy water first to get off any oils from the factory. If that doesn't help, a very light sanding could work. I have some 1500 grit sandpaper I keep around for very delicate stuff like that. It doesn't tear up the surface very much, and just roughs it up enough for paint to grab to better.

yeaaa, but you know... i dont want to throw my deluxe jazz into a bucket of soap water. or should i?

Wet a paper towel with a soap/water mix and rub him down then.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:53 am

What type of toy are you trying to keep the paint from peeling off. It shouldn't peel off if your not peeling it.

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:31 am

Bumbled wrote:What type of toy are you trying to keep the paint from peeling off. It shouldn't peel off if your not peeling it.

Add to that what type of paints are you using?

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:09 am

DvDqNoC wrote:Is there a way to keep my paint from peeling off? Like i know theres some kind of spray... but i dont want to spray my finger. Is there a paint-type material i can 'paint' onto my figure to give it an extra clear protective coating?

seriously a matte spray fixative from krylon works really well. if you use brush on protectives, chances are you'll see brush strokes and it will not look very good. spraying is the way to go. if you dont want to get any spray on your hand, just wear some vinyl or latex or whatever gloves you can find. if you're worried about inhaling the stuff.... i dont think it will matter because you wont be exposed to it very long if you're just spraying down something small like a action figure. anyway, the spray will probably cost you around 3.99 to probably 7.99. just shop around and krylon worked the best for me. DONT get a krylon workable fixative, thats something else, just try to find a matte(non-glossy) spray fixative.

by **DvDqNoC** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:16 am

tom brokaw wrote:
DvDqNoC wrote:Is there a way to keep my paint from peeling off? Like i know theres some kind of spray... but i dont want to spray my finger. Is there a paint-type material i can 'paint' onto my figure to give it an extra clear protective coating?

seriously a matte spray fixative from krylon works really well. if you use brush on protectives, chances are you'll see brush strokes and it will not look very good. spraying is the way to go. if you dont want to get any spray on your hand, just wear some vinyl or latex or whatever gloves you can find. if you're worried about inhaling the stuff.... i dont think it will matter because you wont be exposed to it very long if you're just spraying down something small like a action figure. anyway, the spray will probably cost you around 3.99 to probably 7.99. just shop around and krylon worked the best for me. DONT get a krylon workable fixative, thats something else, just try to find a matte(non-glossy) spray fixative.

really? b/c i thought unneccessary protection on parts of the toy that havent been painted, as a spray would do, would make the overall toy look bad... maybe im wrong?

wellive dont a test paint on a junk toy, and yes i peeled it on purpose to see if it will peel, and it does. I did this because i know by transforming toys, my TF toys are boud to peel off