Hi guys!
I just finished applying the finish to a natural metal P-51. I laid down a gloss white base coat with some of the panels picked out in gloss black. I then applied some SnJ metal powder. I’m happy with the result but I’m thinking it’s leaning a bit on the “almost too mirror-like” side. It’s not bad but…
Anyway, I was wondering what would it do to the finish if I were to apply a metalizer sealer? I once applied a dulcote over a natural metal finish and the silver went from being shiny to almost a dull grey! Ugh! I don’t want that to happen again. I don’t mind of the shininess of my finish is reduced a wee bit but I don’t want it gone altogether.
Also, IF I were to apply it, should I apply it before or after the decals are applied?
Thank you!
Eric
Have you tried a semi-gloss instead of a dullcoat?
Tom T [C):-)]
Take a cotton ball dampened with water…you should be able to ease the sheen back a bit. I’d put the decals on first before sealing the surface. You can seal with Future or any other sealer of your choice.
Tom, please don’t ask me why I tried a dulcote rather than a semi-gloss or satin finish. I’m sure I would have gotten better results from that instead. It must have been too many days with the cap off the glue. LOL!
Gerald, thanks for the info! I never would have thought about the wet cotton ball trick. I’ll give that one a try. Also, thanks for the info about being able to put the sealer on after the decals have been applied. I’ve never used the metalizer sealers before so I wasn’t sure what the correct order of doing things was.
Eric