Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: old shrimper on April 04, 2013, 09:07:46 am
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hi guys is there something i can put in the gloss oil based enamel to make it flat for the deck paint ??
cheers Bob
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you can spray/paint over when dry with clear matt enamel varnish.
john
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HI JOHN
yes that would be a good opt
i was trying to get the non skid look in scale
fine table salt is just too big, looks like rocks on the deck even when painted over
tried a roller to get the textured look not what i was hoping for either
lol
THANKS Bob
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Hi old shrimper,
the thing I use for that job is called (rustolium) cast iron, its a textured spray
I get mine from B&Q I use it on the lifeboat and working boat decks.
You can give a light coat or build up with 2 to 3 coats.Then paint over.
hope this may be of help
john
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thanks mate ill see what i can find
at the local masters H/W
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Try a little talcum powder mixed with the paint, see what result you get. Nemesis
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Just read your posting again,I used sparking plug cleaning grit, it is very fine powdered emery,
so I have been told. Spray the deck and when still wet sprinkle it on. Try a sample first.Nemesis
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Try a little talcum powder mixed with the paint, see what result you get. Nemesis
Talcum or French chalk is a good way to do it....... I remember that was one of the things I learned in my apprenticeship...... The other way to do it is to let the paint cure off properly (a few days or a week) then gently take the gloss away with some toothpaste, water and an old toothbrush...........That's how I took the shine off the satin varnish I used on my planked deck.
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Years Ago when i was a lot younger and making Airfix models you could get a tube of matting agent at my local model shop but have not seen it for a long time.
Regards Howard.
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Two ideas on here, but I think we are looking for
a non slip/skid surface.
Rustoleum seems to be the experts choice.
Ned