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So since the krylon matte finish almost made me have to strip and repaint the model, I would like to know if anyone else has had this happen with the matte finish clear, and what brands of clear coat/sealer you use for your miniatures?

I don't want to have this happen again, so any advice for a good seal/clear coat would be tremendously appreciated. Thanks Dakka!

[edited title]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724646.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724646.page GMT Most hobby shops stock it, and sometimes you can find it in Arts and Craft stores that carry plastic models.
Whenever you get a new clear coat, test it out on a model you are planning to repaint or the underside of a tank/transport. That way you don't have to rescue your fresh paint job.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724704.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724704.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724944.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1724944.page GMT
1.) Too close to the mini
Remedy: Do not hold the can so close. It should be at least 12" away, and it should never stop moving while over the mini

2.) Too heavy and thick of a coating
Remedy: use multiple very thin coats instead of one thick coat. You can always put more clear coat on, but you can't take it off.

3.) Not enough shaking before & during the spray
Remedy: Shake for at least 2 minutes before spraying, and if it's a big job, a few times during.

4.) Too cold and/or humid when you're spraying them
Remedy: Spray your minis on a warm and dry day. Basements are you enemy in this.

In my experience, 4 is the most common cause of this. You can actually fix this up by respraying them again with the same paint after rectifying whatever the problem was from the list above. Alternately, there is a dullcote in a bottle that you brush on, which also will fix this. Of course, since different brands of paint sometimes interact poorly together, I'd recommend doing it on a test mini in an unobtrusive spot first.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725045.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725045.page GMT
With Ouzes post it narrows it down to shaking or humidity. I shook the hell out of the can not for 2 minutes though. But I'm going to go with 4, because it was a muggy sumbish yesterday. go outside for 5 minutes your clothes get stuck to you and almost a damp feeling to the air.

I think I'll go to hobby lobby since they have 40% off one item coupons this week and snag some dull coat though.

Thanks for the advice and tips all, it's nice to have a good community of wargamers to turn to with issues.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725549.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725549.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725710.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725710.page GMT
Shake it like there is no tomorrow, then shake it some more. I read a tip here somewhere that I always use on clear coats, not sure if it works or is just superstition, but it goes like this:

1. shake can for 3 minutes
2. put can in hot-warm water for 4 minutes or so.
3. shake can for 2 more minutes
4. spray

PITA, but no problems.

I always keep the nozzle 8-12 in away, no more no less, myself.

~3k points of Tau done like this with 0 problems.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725886.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/304021/1725886.page GMT