How do you seal metalics and non together?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I have some figures im painting for my dad to sell on ebay (his idea) I wana seal them with a topcoat so they dont get the paint damaged but parts are painted metalic, I cant be gloss and flat kills the metalic… how can I go about this? anyone konw?

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You csn find various sheens of clear coats. Check your local paint department at your hardware store or arts and craft store. There are several brands of aerosol clears.

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Oh, I know. The issue is that, well, ill tell you exactly.

Its a CONTE Viking figure> Im painting the shield, its a metalic rim on wood. The wood cant be glossy but the metal cant be flat, I dunno how to get them both sealed without killing the finish on one part or another

or am I doomed to tedious masking?

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As with most models, give it an overall clearcaot, say a satin then go back and gloss the highlights.

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Thanks hawkeye