Spookytooth Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Can anybody help me, I have sprayed my Mustang III in Humbrol Metalcote and the finish is rough as sandpaper. Have pics below to show. Edited August 28, 2013 by Spookytooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Don't know, but I would use micro mesh on that to get a nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepster Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Any other info? Did you use an undercoat? If so, what? How long did you shake the can for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 You held the can too far away from the model, so the paint has dried before it got to the model. Sand it down and try again with the can about 150mm/6 inches away. Warm the can in hot (NOT BOILING) water for about five minutes, this builds up the pressure ensuring a better spray. The paint needs to be a wet coat but not too wet otherwise you will get runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Any other info? Did you use an undercoat? If so, what? How long did you shake the can for? It was primed with Tamiya and I shook that can for 2 mins. As Helo man pointed out I probably held the can to far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Helo is right the paint dried before getting there. The advice is good, I would add to keep the can moving! Test out on a scrap piece first as well. You could try some ultra fine scotchbrite on the paint applied as well, just pull straight back to get a fine streaked effect. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 To all of you that replied a big thank you. After checking the other parts sprayed, it seems that I was to far away, oh well more remedial work coming up. I have got some micro mesh pads as well so may try that first. Again thank you. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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