darthmaul101079 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Just bout ready to do some weathering. Going to use some acrylic paint. After its all said, done, and weathered, is it wise to maybe use a layer of clear coat spray-paint to seal everything up? Just don't want the weathering paint to run if exposed to moisture or a rain shower if I am trooping somewhere. Or will this method do more harm than good? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Todd. I used a light coat of satin clear coat...it adds a nice finish, but make sure you like your weathering, the only way you can remove is by sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 As Rob says mate. I stood back and sprayed lightly from a distance to reduce 'shine' in the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I didn't bother doing mine...I figured I'd probably want the ability to change if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthmaul101079 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 sweet! thanks for the input everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 It's what we do brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I go with this one with Rick and its changed slightly over time which I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I can't help. I used oil based paints.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BONE Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I always hear hairspray works good. I didnt use anything about a year ago and it hasn't changed much even with trooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I tried hairspray years back to seal some weathering. I found that after a while it would peel off in flakes and take the weathering with it. I now use lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 i have always used enamel clear coat laquer on all the single pigment weathering i do but that is mainly because of the type and brand of Raw Umber pigment i personally preffer to use ,which applies awesome ,but can rub off easily hence me clear coating the armour after)....i have used another brand of crylic paint in the past which is a tougher ,more resiliant and waterproof finish when dry,but dilutes very poorly to the brand i use now ,but no sealant is required ! its really trial and error and personal prefference here buddy ...but as Smally said the hairspray didnt work too well for me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirge66 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I personally liked the way the Citadel Purity Coat (mat) finish looks. I figure it like this...after years of deployment in a place like Tatooine, nothing is going to stay "shiny"...I looked at cars in a junkyard as my inspiration spending long amounts of time in the sun and wind, with frequent dust storms (Arizona). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman6678 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 There is some great advice on the forum for sandtrooper weathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just to add what everyone is saying....i like the natural look with no clearcoat. It naturally weathers when you troop in your armor. Some rain here and there, some dirt and extra weathering here and there makes it look great. Plus you can change it up later if you want to. Theres always this option too....leave it under a sap tree for about 6 months and BAAAM....instant pass .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 If you use acrylic, there's no need to seal it. It will wear naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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