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On several of my broadsides corners after cleaning, priming, base coating, second coating ect ect and details, highlights all that.
I have spotted a couple corners on my XV-88's that have clear as day metal coming out as if the paint just got up and left.

does this happen to any of you? how do I deal with it? perhaps dab some more metal primer on top and touch it up?

thanks for reading

How are you priming and with what? By AB/Brush it may be too thin and settling like a wash, if it's by rattle can then you may not be shaking it enough.

There could be an issue of "mold release agent" left on the model, soapy water then some isopropyl alcohol (from local drug store) would fix that.

If it's the final coat of paint, I'd guess it's too thin and/or your putting just one thick layer of paint on and it's settling in the recessed areas leaving raised details a lighter color.

You could also just be wearing the paint off the edge through handling somehow.

Metal generally does not have a mold release agent - don't think that's the problem.

Wear and tear is the most likely source of the problem. Do you hold the model while painting, or just the base? Are they stored in foam or some other sort of case?

The solution for the current model is to simply paint over the corner with the base color and re-highlight.

Going forward - what sort of primer are you using? You'll want actual primer, not a spray paint. Automotive primers work well for me. People also have been recommending Gesso from art supply stores.

RanTheCid wrote:Metal generally does not have a mold release agent - don't think that's the problem.

Wear and tear is the most likely source of the problem. Do you hold the model while painting, or just the base? Are they stored in foam or some other sort of case?

The solution for the current model is to simply paint over the corner with the base color and re-highlight.

Going forward - what sort of primer are you using? You'll want actual primer, not a spray paint. Automotive primers work well for me. People also have been recommending Gesso from art supply stores.

Also using a clear coat would help prevent the wear on the paint.