hooknladderno1 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I recently purchased some Tamiya Flat Base, to use as to brush paint to top coat an acrylic finish color on an interior as well as a similar detail part. The result was a milky white finish. My intent was to use it like Testor's "Dullcoat",but without having the lacquer over acrylic compatability issues. It this base only meant to be airbrushed? I don't use my airbrush often, as I haven't mastered it. Perhaps now would be a good time to start... Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Notdoneyet Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 David, Tamiya Flat Base is NOT a flat varnish or top coat. It is a flatting agent which when added to other acrylic paint (including Future/Klear) makes the finish of the paint matt. HTH, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks Ian, I was mislead by the owner of the small hobby shop that I purchased the Tamiya Flat from. I just read the "sticky" Paint Compatability posting that is at the top of the Tools 'n" Tips section. Am I correct in assuming that the PollyScale Clear Flat would be the way to go? Thanks. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Notdoneyet Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 David, Yup, Polyscale Clear Flat is the best matt varnish there is IMHO. Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Polly Scale Clear Flat is the best flat I've used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have never had to experiment more with any hobby product than Tamiya flat base. It take practice. More than I think it's worth. IMHO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hey Guys, Thanks for your replies. I will have to get some of the PollyScale Clear Flat. Sincerely, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert_sy2 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 yeah i tried mixing flat base with clear green, the thing separated after curing! it was a yucky milky mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T-bone Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It is a flatting agent which when added to other acrylic paint (including Future/Klear) makes the finish of the paint matt. Like Ian said, it works great for creating a dead flat finish when added sparingly to acrylic paints such as when trying to paint uniforms, seats, etc. I also feel that adding it to Future to make a topcoat is an exercise in frustration. Especially when PolyScale clear flat is available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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