Questions Clear flat coat experience?

germ · 01-19-2022, 05:50 PM

Hey all, I?ve been thinking about getting and trying model master acrylic clear flat coat. I never used any kind of coating before on any of my customs. They hold up pretty well but occasionally I will get a Little chipping at elbow and shoulder joints occasionally on some but not all of my customs.

Does anyone have any experience using this stuff? Does it prevent any and all chipping? I?m just trying to figure out how good this stuff is and if it?s worth buying. Like I said earlier the chipping at joints I do get is minimal and only happens to about 30% of my customs.

Any info greatly appreciated!

germ · 01-20-2022, 05:19 PM

Bump.

I just really want to know if it makes a difference at the joints or if you still need to sand the joints down. I know someone must know on here.

firmpulse · 01-20-2022, 05:23 PM

Hey there. I recommend Mr. Clear Matte spray. It's incredible. Very fine mist and almost impossible to mess up. It's a little spendy but you'll understand exactly where your money went. Can't recommend it enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Super-Clea...87&sr=8-3&th=1

packerbacker180 · 01-20-2022, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germ

Bump.

I just really want to know if it makes a difference at the joints or if you still need to sand the joints down. I know someone must know on here.

I still sand the joints down. Even with the spray if there's rub it'll probably still chip the paint. Some people say brushing glue on the joints helps, I don't trust myself in the least attempting that.

I used to use Dullcote but since that's not an option anymore my personal preference has been Mr. Clear as well.

germ · 01-21-2022, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firmpulse

Hey there. I recommend Mr. Clear Matte spray. It's incredible. Very fine mist and almost impossible to mess up. It's a little spendy but you'll understand exactly where your money went. Can't recommend it enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Super-Clea...87&sr=8-3&th=1

Thanks man, do you know if it prevents joints from chipping after being painted and sprayed with this stuff?

And thanks for all the reply?s and help everyone!

01-19-2022, 05:50 PM	#1
germ dreadnok Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 1,199	Hey all, I?ve been thinking about getting and trying model master acrylic clear flat coat. I never used any kind of coating before on any of my customs. They hold up pretty well but occasionally I will get a Little chipping at elbow and shoulder joints occasionally on some but not all of my customs. Does anyone have any experience using this stuff? Does it prevent any and all chipping? I?m just trying to figure out how good this stuff is and if it?s worth buying. Like I said earlier the chipping at joints I do get is minimal and only happens to about 30% of my customs. Any info greatly appreciated! __________________ My feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html My modern updated customs http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...s-customs.html My old customs: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/member.../customs-1626/

01-20-2022, 05:19 PM	#2
germ dreadnok Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 1,199	Bump. I just really want to know if it makes a difference at the joints or if you still need to sand the joints down. I know someone must know on here. __________________ My feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html My modern updated customs http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...s-customs.html My old customs: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/member.../customs-1626/

01-20-2022, 05:23 PM	#3
firmpulse flat trigger fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: magical mid-tn Posts: 2,344	Hey there. I recommend Mr. Clear Matte spray. It's incredible. Very fine mist and almost impossible to mess up. It's a little spendy but you'll understand exactly where your money went. Can't recommend it enough. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Super-Clea...87&sr=8-3&th=1 __________________ Complete and Total Classified Super Fan (Except For The Ridiculous Lead Times)

01-20-2022, 07:27 PM	#4
packerbacker180 Cobra Viper Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 394	Quote: Originally Posted by germ Bump. I just really want to know if it makes a difference at the joints or if you still need to sand the joints down. I know someone must know on here. I still sand the joints down. Even with the spray if there's rub it'll probably still chip the paint. Some people say brushing glue on the joints helps, I don't trust myself in the least attempting that. I used to use Dullcote but since that's not an option anymore my personal preference has been Mr. Clear as well. __________________ Trade Feedback Thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ml#post5163704 Customs: https://t.co/OuG4N3WQCA

01-21-2022, 02:44 PM	#5
germ dreadnok Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 1,199	Quote: Originally Posted by firmpulse Hey there. I recommend Mr. Clear Matte spray. It's incredible. Very fine mist and almost impossible to mess up. It's a little spendy but you'll understand exactly where your money went. Can't recommend it enough. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Super-Clea...87&sr=8-3&th=1 Thanks man, do you know if it prevents joints from chipping after being painted and sprayed with this stuff? And thanks for all the reply?s and help everyone! __________________ My feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html My modern updated customs http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...s-customs.html My old customs: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/member.../customs-1626/

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