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Post by dalej2014 on Feb 28, 2023 15:24:48 GMT
HI all,
What's your best advice for a really glossy black, preferably using acrylic paint please? Obviously gloss black paint, but I've seen good results of red over gold to give shine. Can I do black over silver to achieve more gloss? Any other tips and tricks welcome. This will be used in my build for a TV and movie GB on another forum, but will post here too..
Thanks everyone.
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Post by Robbo on Feb 28, 2023 20:45:43 GMT
I'm going to try to get a good gloss black on my model-T using Tamiya X-1 and a good gloss varnish
Keep em peeled
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 1, 2023 8:00:57 GMT
I think it is all down to the polishing afterwards, dale.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 1, 2023 8:38:13 GMT
The only gloss black I have used is Tamiya X-1. Is it good?
Hard to say as I only used it twice, both times for aircraft.
It was alright for I wanted, but some people struggle with it.
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2023 19:14:47 GMT
I`ve only ever used the Tam to be honest X-1 Dale, it does work well but don`t try and get a gloss shine straight away......it`ll look shite!, i apply thin coverage over the vehicle and leave a few mins to let dry, i then rub it back gently all over to get rid of that grainy feel......it doesn`t matter if you remove paint from the edges in fact sometimes it`s better if you do thin it back.....it`stops the build up of paint on sharp edges, i simply use a rubbing compound sponge or even a soft lint free cloth. I do about 5-6 coats overall and do exactly the same between each pass......you simply be less vigerous as you near the final coat prior to glossing, i know it sounds a bit long winded but worth thinking about........trying to acheive a gloss finish on the first pass is risky.....it may be gloss but you have to work it  This is just my way of doing it but everybody has their own technique |
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