Should you top coat Gunpla?

Why use top coat spray? – It can help seal in the underlying paint job and detailing that you did on your Gunpla model. Also, applying top coat following a paint job helps to prevent accidental smudging or erasure of panel lining.

Do I need to topcoat Gundam?

Topcoat isn’t necessary in the sense that your gunpla will disintegrate if you don’t use it, but it’s almost universally agreed that it makes the end result look better than bare plastic.

How do you fix a topcoat Gunpla?

Now for fixing the issue, the best option is to remove the imperfect topcoat and try again. In order to remove the topcoat without damaging the plastic or underlying paint, you should apply 91% isopropyl alcohol. Soak the part for a few minutes, then lightly scrub it with a sponge or an old toothbrush.

How do you protect Gundam?

Since Gunpla is essentially made out of plastic, it’s best to avoid placing them under direct sunlight to prevent the paint from becoming faded and blotchy. Humidity – High humidity causes the paint to peel, decals to fall off and joints to loosen.

Do you Panel line before top coat?

You need to do a gloss clear coat over your paint. This does two things. First it protects your Paint frome the panel line. Second the gloss coat helps the panel line flow more evenly in the panel and it makes cleaning up the panel easier.

Is Mr top coat lacquer?

Color, and Mr. Color Spray, both lacquer paint. GSI Creos Top Coat and Premium Top Coat are both for Mr. Hobby, water-based acrylic paint.

Do you line panel after top coat?

Note: Panel lining is easier if you do it on TOP of a glossy coat, so you can optionally apply a thin coat of gloss initially, then panel line, and then after that do a final few layers of the top coat of your choice.

Do you need to clear coat before panel lining?

Can you spray water-based clear coat?

All General Finishes water-based topcoats and wood stains are ready to spray from the container without additives with the exception of Conversion Varnish. Always strain material through a medium to fine mesh filter before spraying.