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Re: Buck Rogers Restoration
« Reply #30 on: June 11, 2013, 12:48:14 AM »
Ok my next step in this process is the playfield touch ups. This is a step where I start to get in over my head and would definitely appreciate some advice.

I'm looking around for an airbrush and appropriate bits and pieces and after reading other threads on the topic of paints I'm thinking of taking Retropins advice in other threads and trying some Humbrol Enamel paints. How do I decide if I need matte or gloss paints?

I also want to finish the playfield with some type of clear coat that I can spray myself, can you generally use an airbrush used for playfeld touchups (with a different nozzle) for this purpose too?

Finally what type of clear finish should I consider, baring in mind a numpty will be doing it, plus I need to make sure it doesn't react adversely with my choice of touch up paint (hence why i need to think about this upfront too). I read in some other threads Retropin suggesting polyurethane as a possibility? But I'm open to suggestions?

This whole thing coud be quite entertaining ( how badly I could screw this up) so I will be sure to continue to document my comedy with pics. Whatever happens I'm having fun and learning stuff, so that's a good thing.