ZacMuleer[TK] Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 So I painted my guns last week. Let them dry for a few days, then got them out to play with them a bit. (If you say you didn't, you're lying! pewpewpew!) I placed one next to the armor I was working on and the lightest touch sent a black scuff across the armor. Nothing I couldn't smudge out easily, I'm not worries about that - but will this be a regular occurrence? Is it common for troopers to spray on a top clearcoat over the black, and does this help keep scuffing to a minimum? And if so, is there one you recommend? Thanks, troopers! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMuleer[TK] Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 A few shots of the painted guns, since everyone likes pictures. Doopydoos all-resin. (The cocking handle broke (nothing I can't fix), so I am redoing that part - but otherwise it's all good.) Hasbro mod and doopydoo conversion kit. And my little bonus - the SE-14r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 A few scuffs are rights of passage. It will give a little character to the blaster. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksideemt Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) You don't want to clearcoat the blaster!!! It's not suppose to be shiney that would make it look plasticy. 100 post!! Yay Edited November 10, 2011 by darksideemt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMuleer[TK] Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I've seen matte clearcoats, Travis, so don't worry, I would never do that to a blaster. Steve, I'm definitely not worried about scuffs on the blaster - I'm thinking that clearcoats may protect the armor (after I weather and detail the blasters) especially after such a light touch between the two caused it to mark the armor like a pencil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3phase Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ive thought about this aswell as i did one troop and had black scuffs everywhere. I dont see why a matt clear coat wouldnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksideemt Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I've seen matte clearcoats, Travis, so don't worry, I would never do that to a blaster. I stand corrected, as I have not seen this. I would agree then that it might not be a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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