"Matt Coat Frosted on me" Topic
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| Louie N | 07 Mar 2017 10:24 p.m. PST |
Hello, Well after all these years it happen to me. I had some Matt Coat (Testors) frost of some new miniatures. Luckily, the damage is not extensive and I can likely re-paint the area. I recall reading here on TMP that one technique to fix this was to apply a Gloss coat to the miniature and then reapply the Matt coat. Can anyone please confirm that they have had success with this process. My memory says that this is caused my temperature and environment. As a cautionary action should I discard this can of Matt varnish? Is there any other techniques I can do to get the frosting to go away? Please let me know. Thanks |
| PatrickWR | 07 Mar 2017 11:03 p.m. PST |
Yes. You don't even have to hit it with gloss … I've had the frosting completely disappear after another spray with a fresh can of matte. And yes I would toss out that can of Testors and get a new one. |
vagamer63  | 07 Mar 2017 11:13 p.m. PST |
Louie N, Most often the frosting effect is caused by humidity in the air, and/or spraying when the air temperature is below the recommended 50 degree range, or above 70 degrees. Generally another spray coat in the recommended conditions with low humidity will correct the frosting. You can also get some frosting if painting with water based paint, and don't allow enough drying time for all the water to dry out. Drying times will vary depending on the humidity level. Again after additional drying time a re-spray generally will clear up the frosting. |
| 45thdiv | 08 Mar 2017 3:52 a.m. PST |
That's why I seal with supper hold hairspray. |
| rustymusket | 08 Mar 2017 5:43 a.m. PST |
Humidity does it. learned the hard way, but I did not know you could re-spray to get rid of it. After waiting 2 years to repaint the figs I just finished repainting them. See that is what I get for rushing into things. |
 Flashman14 | 08 Mar 2017 6:11 a.m. PST |
I don't know Mr. Coat, but tell him to frost on someone else! |
| Ceterman | 08 Mar 2017 3:07 p.m. PST |
Another spray has ALWAYS worked for me! It's happened several times. I just used the same can on abetter day! |
| Zephyr1 | 08 Mar 2017 3:43 p.m. PST |
Dab the frost with a cotton swab dampened in mineral spirits (or other paint thinner.) It will remove the frost & evap before your paint job is damaged… |
| Ragbones | 08 Mar 2017 5:33 p.m. PST |
Yup, higher humidity did it to me once many years ago. I just waited a couple days for the humidity to lower and the air to clear and sprayed 'me again with Dull Cote. |
| ced1106 | 10 Mar 2017 2:07 p.m. PST |
IIRC, The problem is trapped moisture as the coat dries. Applying another coat helps release that moisture. |
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