FIVE Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I used the "craft paint" method on my bucket. It's great, and is really "on there"... but... I CAN wipe it off if I want to. Are there any methods to help make it more permanent? Hairspray? Fixer? What tips and tricks do you all have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 i "sealed" my weathering with hairspray and it´s almost impossible to wipe it off in normal use. only the more prominent places wipe off a little more but that´s makes the weathering more credible IMO. of course you should avoid rain or any kind of water... and be sure to buy scentless hairspray!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 hairspray is probably a good method, many troopers use it, i don't try it again. hairspray is not good under rain (it's a problem.. you can't be sure of the weather when you troop ) is someone try to use semi gloss varnish? it's probably one other good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Seems like there should be a simple, non-gloss, "fixer" available out there that would 1) weather proof the armor, and 2) not change the look of it at all. I'll do some research next time I'm "in town" (ABQ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD6187 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yes air spray is a good solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Another viable alternative will be using Matt Varnish to give a protective spray coating over the weathering on your TD armor. I use Krylon MATTE FINISH as shown : I'll still use hairspray to hold the Fuller's Earth application though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbread Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Used on model kits, should have no problem protecting your weathering jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hairspray is the weapon of choice for many of us, but as Kenthork says in the rain it isn't that great..but then again a sandy in the rain The alternative mentioned by catbread and TrooperPeter is the way to go if you want the best effect... But you could also do a testpiece with either hairspray and the alternative and see what fits your demands best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkal Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Use a fixative spray such as http://www.artifolk.co.uk/catalog/products...e.htm?r=froogle works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Funny, I take the other approach of letting it wear and just re-doing it from time to time. But yeah, these are two great options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD6187 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 i have used medium acrilic and crayon fix from LUCAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I use MrHobby semi gloss topcoat from Japan. Very lasting. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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