@ZeroProko I recently ran into a similar issue with a different clear coat than my usual one. I usually use Duplicolor automotive clear coat with works perfectly with the Graphite Powder, but I recently use a Mr Hobby water-based clear, which is very smooth and slick and the powder wouldn't adhere to it at all. What kind of clear are you using?

@@CollectorExpress I used the rustoleum gloss white and black and on both once it dried to the touch the graphite didnt want to stick

You should apply the gloss coat before you apply the powder.

I sealed the marker with starting with very light coats of Mr Hobby matt clear coat, so light that it's just a mist. You need to start lightly, or the marker will run.

@ ok. How is the mr hobby stuff in general. I recently had to restart a custom because of chipping. I used good paint (I didn’t use primer and I sealed it with modge podge.) this next time I plan to seel it with Mr hobby spray.

Unfortunately, if you apply a sealer, it will lose the chrome-like finish. But it's fairly durable and doesn't rub off easily. It will dull down after excessive handling, but you can always just repolish it if that happens.

Absolutely, you definitely can dry brush over painted parts.

@CollectorExpress Thanks! I want to dry brush that Secret Wars Wolverine unmasked head for his first appearance costume

But could it make a good base for your Darkseid 🤔

@ Perhaps. It’s hard to tell.

Exactly, you don't want to get paint on either the pegs or the sockets. If you paint them, it can cause the joints to seize up like they are glued.

@CollectorExpress thays what figured why you did that. At first I thought you filed them I was like why? Are there magnets in there, haha . Then seen the tape.

The key is to use their green stuff sculpting vaseline. You dip your sculpting tools into it, and it doesn't stick to your tools. Without it, green stuff is very difficult to work with.

@CollectorExpress I never knew this, wow. It still adheres even with Vaseline?where do I get this? I joined your discord.

@therealunclassified I ordered it from the Green Stuff ebay store.

Acetone will definitely work, but you'll need to be extra careful as not to use too much, as if it is left on too long it'll melt the plastic. Acetone is in the clear nail polish which is why it also works as a paint remover.

Always glad to help out and share knowledge. If you would like feel free to join the discord where we share our customs and talk about customizing.

@CollectorExpress what's a discord

@@therealunclassified It's like a personal forum where we chat about customizing. I wasn't familiar with them either until setting it up, they work great for sharing work and asking questions about the hobby. discord.com/invite/83kJz45H7v