Applying MM Clear Finish?

[mtphotos]

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone has some tips about applying the MM Clear matt lacquer finish (brush-on). How thick would you apply it, what would you clean the brush with, and how do you thin it, if needed?

Thanks so much!

mt

[jwilliamson]

I have been using MM Flat for quite some time now both with a brush and airbrush.

However, I only brush it on on small parts (ex. An ejection seat to cockpit tub).

If you are planning on doing say the entire exterior of a plane, I would airbrush it on.

Regardless which way, I always cut it with Mineral Spirits.

I eye-ball it but I would guess I use about 75% MM Flat to about 25% Mineral Spirits.

I then use Mineral Spirits to clean the brush after.

JOE

Edited August 21, 2006 by jwilliamson

[EF]

Don't try it, it's only for airbrushing.

[FlyingSnowmew]

MM clear lacquers are for both brushing and airbrushing. I clean brushes and my airbrush with lacquer thinner. I use mineral spirits or lacquer thinner to thin it.

[EF]

May I suggest to use the clear lacquer spray cans instead?

[jrallman]

I agree, the rattle cans are the same stuff as the bottles and if you dont have an airbrush, they make a much better finish than just brushing it on. I personally recommend the testors dullcote instead of the MM flat clear. It seems to give a bit more realistic sheen and a bit better clarity. Testors dullcote and glosscote come in bottles and rattle cans as well.