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Erik W
February 21st, 2006, 02:58 AM
This is for those of you out there that use Polly Scale Flat Finish after decaling and weathering. I use the flat finish to seal the decals. I feel this works very well. Once clear coated you can't see the edges. I've noticed over time though, say a year or more, that the edges of the decals are becoming visible. Now I swear this is not in my head. Also some of the models I've painted black and then clear coated with Polly Scale Flat Finish appear to be graying or "frosting" over the whole model with time. Does anyone know if this finish breaks down over time? I usaually apply a wash over the clear coated model, with thinned Polly Scale acrylics, as a first step in weathering. Does this have an effect on the clear coat put on after decaling? Or maybe on the final clear coat? Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

Erik W

Flash Blackman
September 2nd, 2008, 01:55 AM
The continuation of this thread and a lot of information about flat coating models is found here. (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=101297) The thread is not so long but there is a lot of information about flat paints.

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