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Post by cwmichaels on Mar 24, 2014 0:33:39 GMT -5
Hey guys,
I could use some advice and pointers on weathering. I'm going to try my hand at it for the first time. I recently picked up some Weathering Solutions decals and I'm going to go that route first. What I'm wondering is should I fade the car first then put on the decals or should I put on decals then fade the car down. What have you guys found works best for you?
Chad
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Post by mikeinwi on Mar 24, 2014 9:14:35 GMT -5
I never used the decals. I've seen some pictures that look pretty impressive. They might have been on their web site.
Just in my experience with decals in general, they work best when applied to a shiny surface, so maybe do some experimenting and see what works the best. Also check out their directions. I'm sure the manufacturer offers some tips and techniques.
Any build I have done, I applied the decals after the painting, while everything was clean and shiny, used a setting solution to make sure they were all settled down in place, and let it dry for a couple of days before I did any weathering.
I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of how they work!
Mike.
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Post by antlorch on Mar 24, 2014 10:42:00 GMT -5
If you want to fade it then I would go that route first but I would dullcoat then fade. after fade you can use future to gloss over the fade then decal then dullcoat of the rust decals.
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Post by ednadolski on May 27, 2014 15:31:00 GMT -5
I don't use the decals, but I would fade the car first, unless you want your rust streaks to look faded too. A gloss coat before applying decals is probably advisable too.
Ed
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Post by analogbeatmaker on Jun 5, 2014 1:29:41 GMT -5
Chad...check out The Rustbucket Forum. It has all of the weathering techniques you'll ever need posted in tutorials. It has helped me tremendously. The Weathering Solutions decals are really nice and will produce good results...although you will need to supplement them with a few things like fading. As antlorch stated, Dullcote then fade. Followed by doing any supplemental weathering that the decals don't cover. Then glosscote to apply the decals. Once all that is done give it an overall seal with Dullcote. Also, wash the car and all of it's parts (wheels, trucks, ect) with soapy water first and let thoroughly dry to remove any finger oil residue from handling and any other dirt/grime. This way the Dullcote and other mediums will adhere properly...and using latex gloves to handle the car during every step will help too. Good luck!
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