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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: RWH on March 30, 2017, 05:57:17 pm

Title: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on March 30, 2017, 05:57:17 pm

Hi,


I am starting my first scratch build using a Kingston Mouldings "Lady Margaret" fiberglass hull. I would like to do a satin finish on the outside of the hull and my question is, is it better to spray with satin paint and use a satin clear coat or spray with a gloss finish and used a satin clear coat?


Kind regards,


Bob

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 30, 2017, 07:07:23 pm

Shouldn't make any difference but you might find the satin finishes a bit too glossy. Often the nominally matt finishes will have about the right sheen for a model.

As always try out on test pieces first.

Colin

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on March 30, 2017, 08:14:30 pm

Hi Colin,


Thanks for you quick reply. If that is the case, I think I just may go ahead and use gloss paint because I will be apply a stripping tape on the side of the hull and I believe it will adhere better to a glossy finish and then use a matt finish for final coat.


Kind Regards,


Bob

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: T33cno on March 30, 2017, 08:23:31 pm

Example
Satin on primer
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Portgarth-build/i-DTDgz5d/0/XL/IMG_0896-XL.jpg)

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on March 30, 2017, 08:33:44 pm

Hi T33cno,


That looks really nice. Do you happen to have a sample of something with a matt finish?


Kind regards,


Bob

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: T33cno on March 30, 2017, 08:35:53 pm

No sorry but you can matt the satin with very fine wire wool or spray over it.

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: T33cno on March 30, 2017, 08:37:48 pm

I guess the untreated primer on the hull would be as near as dammit
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Portgarth-build/i-TB7pVkG/0/X2/IMG_0932-X2.jpg)

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on March 30, 2017, 08:45:21 pm

Hi T33cno,


Hmmm, that primer does look a bit too flat for my taste. I think I would like to have just a wee bit more shine but not much.


Kind regards,


Bob

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: T33cno on April 11, 2017, 09:50:30 pm

More recent pic all lacquered
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Portgarth-volume-2/i-mRkHLg8/0/L/IMG_1069-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on April 11, 2017, 10:00:23 pm

Thanks for the updated picture T33cno but I cannot tell anything from it as it appears to be mostly in shadow which makes proper evaluation difficult.


Kind regards,


Bob

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: T33cno on April 11, 2017, 10:02:22 pm

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Portgarth-volume-2/i-b8Mzx2p/0/L/IMG_1023-L.jpg)(https://photos.smugmug.com/Portgarth-volume-2/i-FqQ54m9/0/XL/IMG_1027-XL.jpg)

Title: Re: Satin Finish
Post by: RWH on April 11, 2017, 11:38:47 pm

Yes, that looks very nice. Thank you for your efforts. I really like that look.


Kind regards,


Bob