Over the weekend I decided to do a "test run" on the clear. Results are AMAZING, and I KNOW I've taken FOREVER with this game, but a lot of this (nickel, Zinc plating and airbrushing) is learning "on the job". This update really showed me how far I've come with this new Airbrush setup, and I can confidently attempt smaller jobs with great results (and friendly advice from Timbo and Gav
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Right - I've applied the final stencil - the clear stencil. The product I'm using is a cabot's clear, and it is a joy to work with. Based on Gav's advice - 80% Gloss and 20% Low Sheen. so I bought one of each and mixed it as I needed it. Need to work a bit faster with the clear, as it gets "sticky" quickly, and you don't want it clogging the airbrush. Masked off the area ;
I quickly did the top pop bumper - a mist coat, and then three heavier coats, going around in circles. Then I moved to the bottom pop bumper. I did the same.
Remove the masks after 5 minutes (clean the airbrush first !) and here are the results - the two LEFTMOST pop bumpers are DONE - cleared ! I'll do the other two later, once I'm happy the clear has not reacted etc.
A day after, and it has not reacted or bled in any way. It is a THIN clear, so there is not much of an edge, but you can feel it. This will be covered with mylar later.
So before I move on - Do the gurus think I need to sand the two completed pop bumpers and shoot another coat ? Should I sand with 2000 / 1500 / 1200 grit prior to placing the mylar down ?
Anyway, I'm VERY pleased right now
