Weathering "Wash"

[BigBadFun]

Hi guys,  just about to start weathering a TK to TD using Pandas acrylic paint method (burnt umber, yellow, black etc) and have a couple of questions please

(1) I've seen applying a 'wash' coat mentioned a few times... and somebody mentioned a top coat of "Unbleached Titanium"... any more info on exactly what a 'wash' coat is?  Is it just watered down paint spread thinly and evenly over everything?  I don't want oily,  just light/worn/sandy effect like the pic in the CRL.

(2) Do I need to... and how would I best remove the Novus polish on my super-shiny TK before I start?

Thanks in advance 

[bigwam]

I'm sorry I can't help you with that. I use the Vallejo colors myself

[Derpatron]

A wash is very thinned paint 10:1 is a good starting point, with a drop of dishing liquid.  The dishwash liquid breaks surface tension and helps the wash "flow".  A wash is applied sloppily.  Dont be afraid, although I do recommend maybe testing on a scrap armor piece.  Capillary action will draw the paint  into recesses, around raised details and  into any panel lines.  If you apply it to heavily or if you dont like it for some reason, it can easily be removed with a damp cloth. Then repeat until you have the desired effect. For my TD I used the hair spray and fullers earth technique exclusively. I prefer washes and dry brushing techniques for Mandos for example.  Just my thoughts and YMMV of course.

[Derpatron]

To match the CRL, If memory serves (sorry Im old)  it is fullers earth and not painted. The CRL page is down, atleast for me ATM.