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I found this last year and tried it on my mafex Batman and it worked!!

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Some clear gloss would make it pop.

I recommend pledge, but you'll have to cover it to keep the dust off while it dries.


Pledge FloorCare Multi Surface Finish - 27 oz - 2 pk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pmcZDbE4FPEK2

You can get it cheap at Walmart. My bottle will last a decade. Put some into a dropper bottle to prevent accidents.

I like the Pledge Floor cleaners for gloss. The regular multi surface cleaner is good, but you might want a product like this.

Pledge FloorCare Multi Surface Finish - 27 oz - 2 pk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NUDvCbQYT6FKQ


Applied through an Air-Brush in very thin coats.


Used it on my knights.

Knight house WIP https://imgur.com/gallery/2AZswdv

use this

https://smile.amazon.com/Pledge-FloorCare-Multi-Surface-Finish/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=sr_1_46?keywords=PLEDGE+POLISH&qid=1568061587&s=gateway&sr=8-46

works as a sealer as well if you do customs. do multiple coats until you get the desired tightness. cheap and will last you a long time.

Yeah, that's pretty much the order. Some guys will throw extra layer of gloss here and there, for example between panel lining and decals or after those if they're weathering. That's personal preference though.


As for gloss - it often depends on what you can get locally. Most cost effective option is airbrushing FFA, if you can get your hands on it. As for spray cans, Mr.Topcoat is often recommended. I've had a good experience with it so far, though it is a bit pricey for the amount you get. I'll probably be decanting and airbrushing it for my next project.
If those don't work for you, most other major paint manufacturers like Tamiya, Vallejo, AK, Testors and so on have a gloss coat (sometimes called varnish) in their lineup.

Pledge FloorCare Multi Surface Finish - 27 oz - 2 pk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qBwaCbVHVYYWJ

They changed the name of it again, but this is what you want: Pledge FloorCare Multi-Surface Finish

 

You can airbrush it directly from the bottle for gloss, or add Tamiya's flat base a few drops at a time until you get the desired semi- or matte effect. I've used this numerous times with both Tamiya and Vallejo paint under it and no ill effects whatsoever.

Bonus: you can dip clear parts in it too.

I've seen Punished Props use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002644N2Y/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=puniprop-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B002644N2Y&linkId=0dd92aa28dd3c4e766df1ae3813889f3

Personally, on my props I use floor polish (I should add that this specific floor polish is the only one that I've tried and that others recommend. It used to go by the name 'Futures'):

https://www.amazon.com/Pledge-FloorCare-Multi-Surface-Finish/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=pd_sbs_121_1/135-5370935-5487910?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00J5HDC4A&pd_rd_r=f1dd7f20-283a-11e9-898b-bde429f25e46&pd_rd_w=VMAgN&pd_rd_wg=Ulbje&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=JKJH4AHQKV0HQ9K713F4&psc=1&refRID=JKJH4AHQKV0HQ9K713F4


Also keep in mind that a top clear coat will affect the look of the paint job. Do a test piece first before going ham on your precious final pieces. Trust me, you want to wait until your test piece is fully dry and then check it for flex cracks, discoloration, or other imperfections that the top layer might have caused.

When sanding what should I look for to know I'm done and that topcoat will be enough to cover the remaining scratches? I dont want to under or overdo it.

How important is a topcoat before panel lining? I've seen people say Tamiya can hurt the plastic.

I've also seen this (Pledge FloorCare Multi Surface Finish - 27 oz - 2 pk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0eCwDbFDB8MV2) recommended for a glossy topcoat since it helps the panel liner flow but how do I put it on? Do I just buy a sprayer to screw into the top?

Is there a paint/enamel thinnning guide anywhere?