Guys,
wanted to hear your advices >
what do you do to prevent the prepainted Eduard's p/e paint to peel off? For example, their zoom series p/e belts - is there any trick to keep the paint on the surface whilst bending and turning them?
Thanx for advices!
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Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 03:21 AM UTC
I usually apply one coat of clear flat on prepainted PE prior to assembly and rarely have problems with the coating peeling off.
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Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 09:20 AM UTC
I can echo the same advice. Apply clear flat and bend the item before 24hrs has passed.
Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 06:43 PM UTC
Hi there
That's good advice. I must admit I've never had the paint on Eduard's seatbelts flake off through gentle bending - with or without a flat-coat - but a "belt and braces" won't do any harm, and the flat-coat will kill the sheen on the belts for a more realistic appearance.
All the best
Rowan
That's good advice. I must admit I've never had the paint on Eduard's seatbelts flake off through gentle bending - with or without a flat-coat - but a "belt and braces" won't do any harm, and the flat-coat will kill the sheen on the belts for a more realistic appearance.
All the best
Rowan
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