Timing for Winter Whitewash rub

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I have airbrushed Tamiya flat white over a 3 color camo scheme on my Panther G. Should I clear cote with Testor’s spray and then do the acrylic thinner rub to let some of the earlier paint show through as wear OR do the rub first, let earlier paint show through then clear cote and follow with decals?

Thanks!

Leddy

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You didn’t say what type of clear coat - enamel or acrylic. In either case, I would rub some of the white off now - if the clear coat is not acrylic clearly you have no choice but to do it now.

I presume your 3 color camo was done no in acrylic or were sealed first. If not, you may have a hard time just removing the white without attacking the camo also. This further implies you must get the white off as soon as possible before it fully cures.

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Waikong,

The clear cote is Testor’s spray, acrylic, I believe. I will rub some of the whitewash off before clear cote. The camo is sealed.

How long does it take for Tamiya acrylic to cure? If the whitewash won’t come off with a water solution would a combination of water/Tamiya thinner (1/1) work? Can you recooend a surface to help remoce some of this whitewash?

Thanks!

Leddy

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Tamiya thinner should work, its mostly Isopropyl alcohol I believe so it will work better than water alone. You can also try using one of those scouring pads for cleaning dishes (NOT the metal ones) - the ones with sponge on one side and some blue or green rougher surface on the other. Just remember to start use a light touch until you get the feel of how much pressure to apply.

I usually give the acrylic 1 full day to cure - as the time changes depending to your humidity level and the thickness of the coat. I just play it safe.

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Good suggestions! My plan is to take the most white wash off areas of hatch wear, motor/exhaust maintenance, hand holds, and larger flat areas where riders might rest their boots. Then, clear cote and decal.

Thanks

Leddy