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Hello all,

I am looking for a little help. Some metal models I have painted are chipping really easily. I cleaned them before base coating, painted them, did 3 layers of varnish and then a dull coat.
What would be the easiest way to fix these?
Any tips to keep this from happening again.
Thanks

Metal models chip rather easily, I consider that to be the biggest drawback they have compared to plastic and resin. Cleaning them and varnishing are basically the precautions you should take, and you did those. Other than that, I try to handle them more carefully than other minis.

If they do chip, you can use a bit of brush-on primer and re-paint the chipped part, then apply some brush-on varnish. I don't know of any other ways to handle this problem really.

Recommendation for brush on primer. I have never used it before. Thanks again

If you don't already, gloss varnish first, then matte over the top, gloss is generally more durable, although I'm always conscious in handling them, it's what I've done with my Guild Ball minis (the models in my collection getting the most use right now) and they're standing up well.

Also, make sure your main primer is firstly actually a primer and not just paint, and secondly self etching, and give it plenty of time to cure before painting. It isn't necessary, but I often prime weeks or months ahead of painting, 24-48 hours is probably adequate.

Make sure the models have been vigorously scrubbed with warm soapy water before priming, especially third party independent stuff. Release agents can be pretty stubborn about coming off sometimes. Also, make sure to vigorously shake up your primer, rattlecan or brush-on, as that stuff can be similarly stubborn about mixing after it’s settled for awhile.