How To Get A Glass Smooth Finish When Airbrushing Plastic Models

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[@SamMillett]

I often just google questions and tap links on videos that address my exact issues. The hitrate for these turning out to be Barbatos Rex videos, without me even knowing, is insane.

[@hayj8741]

Your videos continue to either prevent or help fix issues for guys like me getting back into modeling. Was getting terrible orange peel with Tamiya laquers mixed right but your technique fixed it right away on redo. I just subscribed to your Patreon forum for this very reason! Thank you again for all you do for this community sir!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend

[@allanlowe9346]

This vid is great!! Finally solved why my finishes have been inconsistent thanks to you Robert. You should get some kind of award for the best channel on KZbin.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend

[@lastshadow9351]

Great! There's also something that you are doing, that because of how long you've been painting, it's just become second nature to you. When you're doing your final coat, you're creating a wet paint line and every pass you're overlapping and connecting that line until you've covered the whole surface. It may seem elementary, but if you get thin spots between pass lines, it will show as dull spots in the dried surface. In small scale it's not as noticeable, but if you're painting something like a table, you'll get dull stripes.

[@davidrankin8427]

@lastshadow9351 good to know. How would you best address this? I see many folk keep rotating the model 90 degrees across layers to ensure more evenly applied paint across multiple layers

[@lastshadow9351]

@@davidrankin8427 You have to have good side lighting to see that the wet line is fully connecting and start from the side closest to you and work towards the back or where the exhaust draw is. On a model you can get away with turning 90 degrees, but when you get larger, you'll end up with a checkerboard. On small stuff as long as the wet line is touching the finish will flow together and self-level.

[@lastshadow9351]

@@davidrankin8427 Also I'd say that you need to paint consistently to build the skill to lay down a good paint job. Even when you get good, if you haven't been painting for a while, it takes a bit to get good results again.

[@karl53133]

I'm now getting these finishes largely down to you and your videos have helped me more than all the others put together that I have watched ...

[@rickgregory9616]

This was a great help! Thanks for the painting tip - and the airbrush back-flow cleaning tip! I was blocking the end with my finger. I just tried your tip of loosening the nut - works great! Thanks!

[@doublenickelbob]

Congrate Lori. Great video Robert ,keep them coming I'll keep watching.

[@meticulous_al]

Favorite airbrush channel.

[@dustincollier6145]

Great video picked up that airbrush over a year ago when I seen it on your show liked it so much I know picked up the .5 airbrush with the trigger to do my bodies. Keep up the great work.

[@timcarson8146]

Congrats Lori! Great video Robert...as always.

[@BiggerBrotherGames]

I don't come back to a video to comment very often, but this technique made a big improvement to my finishes. Thank you for all the helpful videos!

[@MultiLEGODOG]

Using your techniques, Work like a charm! Thanks

[@aChubbyHedgehog]

Love the videos so far! Found the channel today and it's been really helpful to someone trying to learn more about model kits

[@barbatosrex9473]

Welcome aboard my friend

[@kudukilla]

One other thing to remember, and often forgotten when working on models as opposed to the spoons is surface prep!

[@robertmartel8373]

Another interesting video. I learn something new from all your videos. Thanks Rex

[@tannervanbaale1893]

You are the greatest KZbin personality in its entire history. You have transformed my work with all the information you provide. Just wanted to thank you and let you know how much I value and look up to you.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you so much Tanner for the kind words, it's very much appreciated

[@PewPewMonkey1994]

Your guides are the only ones that I actively search for when I need help on any techniques. Thank you truely for all your hard workin in the videos.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words

[@greegtraut460]

Congratulations Lori. Another great video I’m so going to try

[@insidemyshop]

Great info. Your tips and techniques are invaluable to beginners like myself!

[@ujona]

I have been learning a lot on channel and glad that I found it. It is a blessing to see how generous you are with prizing your followers so we can enjoy this art like you do. I brought the Aztek Airbrush a while ago but never had a chance to do any hobbies since life has been that busy. With my special needs son, I want him to experience the joy of model building as well as airbrushing the correct way. Thank you Barbatos Rex!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend. It's a wonderful hobby to share with your children. I got my start from my dad in the 70s. It's lasted this long. God bless you

[@Datadog-1]

The detail oriented work of modeling could be very good for your son. I hope he enjoys it. Just make sure to wear respirators and have good ventilation.

[@robbroy]

Excellent video sir. ! To add to one of your points I have found over many years to apply even matt paints as if they were gloss ie light initial coats then finishing wet coats. They will of course dry back and go matt but by applying them as if they are gloss leaves the smoothest finish possible. Love your work man. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DansModelBench]

Picked one up shortly before you did and yeah, its a great quality airbrush.

[@paperwasteland]

Another vid, another chance for me to learn new things. Thanks Rex!

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy

[@Sarutobe12]

Amazing paint work big guy

[@I-Saw-It-Online-Hobbies]

Thank you for putting this video out! One of the biggest issues I have is paint that doesn't lay completely flat and smooth. sometimes it looks grainy, etc. Next time i break out the airbrush i'm trying this!! Man I wish I could still find Model Master paints. Grew up using Testors. Now switched primarily to Mr. Hobby

[@barbatosrex9473]

Check out my Mecha Empire paint line and MCW Finishes, they manufacture my paint line. It's designed after Model Master enamels. You will be happy with them for sure

[@I-Saw-It-Online-Hobbies]

@@barbatosrex9473 I definitely will!

[@SRCE2070]

I just wanted to say thanks! I went back and watched your acrylics video and it really helped me a lot, I only use water based paints because my wife hates paint fumes. I'm getting great results and able to enjoy my hobby all year long. I paint car models and RC hardbodies. I know you do a lot of reviews on many different products, I think you should do a video on your favorite budget must have products for airbrushing, Basically everything that would be needed that are your favorites and are budget friendly.

[@greegtraut460]

Once again great video. I bought the no name compressor. I have bought both proton airbrushes with number 3-5 needle.These videos have taught me so much. I’m so thankful

[@barbatosrex9473]

Glad to help out fellow hobbyist. Thanks for watching

[@giannipolini2544]

Thanks fir the video. I would add that with a glossy plastic spoon it’s super easy. In real life you don’t have that surface. If you want a glossy mirror finish, without orange peel, you have to prepare the base. 1) primer 2) primer sanding 3) primer (if you sanded fillings etc..) 4) primer sanding 5) primer fully cured 6) primer sanding 7) clean surface with alcohol or be super careful to avoid dust 8) first coat 8) sanding 9) second an third coat 10) 3 coats of gloss varnish 11) varnish fully cured 12) polishing compounds fine 13) polishing compounds finishing 14) buffing with a soft cloth I’m not critical here, great tips, but you should explain the difference between a superglossysmooth spoon and a real model

[@robertlafontaine4238]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to do it!

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome Robert 👍

[@dwhitford6656]

Ordered the .3mm GSI Airbrush. Should get here Friday or Monday. Thanks for the videos

[@prauwnsauce]

got my tooty recently and just finished my kit, found your channel when looking for tips on how to paint the little guy and can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated

[@rubensandoval8528]

Congrats, Lori!!!

[@dwgeer13]

Robert you slow pass seems very fast to the rest of us. Love you videos and learn a lot from you.

[@peterwaghorn40]

Love this video and all your videos you do a great job

[@chrisdonnelly7319]

Congratulations to the winner and best of luck next time

[@stevelacina582]

I recently learned that to get a super glossy clear coat you need to put down a soft “tac” coat first. Light coats on top of that and you’ve got it. I believe that “tac” coat is the secret to any good finish.

[@animalyze7120]

Pro tip, the air should never stop while in use, the only movement you have is the spray amount dictated by forward and backward movement of the trigger, the AIR always stays on, this aids with drytip prevention and is the #1 bad habit stickler air brush professionals train their students out of doing. Never stop the air once you begin.

[@tachi98lep]

Great tips on airbrushing!

[@FTWBIFY6667]

It has the new car shine 😂! Good video keep them coming ❤️

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Good results!

[@jeffallen3382]

Congratulations Lori!

[@col72]

Great demo ,this is channel is awesome,new subscriber.

[@dfsfdsfsdfsdfsadsdfsfdsdsf3587]

Nice, this is exactly how I air brush. I have an old airpro tank compressor with water and oil separator.

[@ozstrider]

Thanks for the vid. I struggle to get smooth, consistent paint layers down on my car models but I gave this a shot and got an excellent result. Still a few sneaky bits of dust unfortunately but I can sort those out. Looking forward to some of the paint reviews in the future, especially that Born paint.

[@stephentaylor1030]

Like you said, DUST!!!!

[@Justicecustomlures]

Congratulations Lori 🎊. Thanks for the video Rex this was very helpful 😊. Rex have you ever considered making your mech colors in acrylic paints.

[@titithierry920]

Merci de nous avoir montré cette technique de peinture.

[@lesgl]

I recently sprayed some of the new formula Aqueous Gloss Off White with just the regular 110 thinner and it dried rock hard with a great glossy finish... no Levelling Thinner..great paints

[@magnusltd]

Congratulations' Lori!

[@horze3494]

I can’t believe it never dawned on me to just use acetone instead of lacquer thinner to clean out Mr hobby stuff thanks!

[@dwgeer13]

Congratulations Lori

[@blodhemn413]

Great stuff.

[@vincentduong1465]

Tbh, it’s really easy for practicing on spoon, it will be different on gunpla piece

[@chuchuchip]

I had gotten the strainer funnel years ago for my siphon feed airbrushes & old paint. The paint didn't dissolve completely & clogged the siphon tube. This funnel would strain out the chunks when I filled the siphon jar. I would put the chunks in am empty bottle with a little appropriate thinner to dissolve them with a stirrer. Stopped my clogging problem.

[@modelcar1589]

Congratulations 👏

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I picked up my Procon Boy a couple of weeks ago and I love it. My main issue is not thinking that I'm still using a rattle can. I think I spray from too far away.

[@stinkybritches9104]

I have that same problem.

[@davidsmithson9236]

Congratulations Lori.

[@ScaleModelCarBuilder]

Congrats to Lori!!

[@ImaPoBoy2012]

Congratulations Lori DeWolfe on winning an awesome airbrushing package. Many thanks to Rob for all you do for your community.

[@johndillon8051]

Mist coats followed up with a wet coat, great technique. Your seafood is a beautiful color!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Seafoam 😉

[@johndillon8051]

Damn spellchecker!

[@Me4king]

Great tips! I struggle with getting mirror finishes particularly for chroming. It's either not reflective enough or I overspray and it drips.

[@hinge777]

interesting, i thought i was doing a good job, but i see that i can improve! thanks!

[@Imperial_Hojo]

Congrats to Lori!

[@allenshumaker7099]

I'm a 66 year-old man trying to get back into modelling. Haven't done it since I was about 13 a fine now babe I don't have the money to do this so it's important for me to enter and try to win thank you for all you do this bud's for you LOL

[@scifimodelshop]

NUMBER 1 rule never new or been sitting for a while put paint in to the airbrush cup without it being strained out

[@OwlNightGaming]

You have so many informative vids - i still suck at candy paint but keep trying to improve using your technique. Would you perhaps be able to tell where you got the gaianotes paints? They seem rather impossible outside japan :(

[@robertjohnston8290]

I’ve got the same airbrush at .3mm. I’ve been looking a .2mm replacement set, so I can use both. They are rare, or unattainable at most vendors.

[@curtcassese1243]

Hey wait, I was gonna send you born paint 😆 I was the guy who messaged you on Instagram. My shipment is on its way from Japan right now

[@barbatosrex9473]

Hey buddy, they only had a handful of colors so what you're sending will be great. Thank you so much for thinking of me

[@dragoonzen]

excellent

[@ernstl1310]

Great vid, it helps me a lot. One question, can this technic be used for Vallejo Acrylics also, or how to I proceed with that type of colors. Appreciate your answer. Thx

[@sasho89]

Another useful video, thank you. I'm a beginner and stick to car models, but I have a few questions if you can help? If I am doing a 2k clear coat after the colour, do I need to achieve the mirror finish? Currently I am using an iwata Eclipse HP-CS and have a 0.3 and a 0.5mm needle. For 1:18 scale model cars, what size needle do you recommend? And same question for 1:43 scale models? I can't find a fan cap for the iWata Eclipse so will be looking to upgrade to the Grex you have previously demonstrated.

[@karl53133]

Tamiya paints are excellent I tried just as a experiment to see how wet I could get away spraying a spoon almost socked it and it still didn't run and actually turned out looking excellent even then ...later Ps... Love your passion for paint and colour im like that I can happily spray my plastics spoons just to be amazed at the results im like hmm look at that magnificent I really get a kick out of the finishes especially the clears over the metallics like wow....

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's all about the paint my friend isn't it 😀

[@karl53133]

@@barbatosrex9473 I'm finding that getting as much out of that same with weathering and effects as the actual building itself...All the best bud Ps...Also ment to say I hope the wife is on the mend and doing well now bud .

[@stevenfetterman916]

Congrats Lori....

[@msz6510]

Thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy

[@robertjohnston8290]

I’ve had a problem with grainy surface, especially in recesses and corners. It took me awhile to figure out the paint was drying as it hit the surface, or before.

[@fatesrequiem]

I love how you have that angry Pikachu just glaring at the camera off to the side there.

[@terrygli]

Hello I am new to your channel but I have been learning a lot. Can you tell me who has the lowest price on the createx wicked colors. Thanks Terry

[@Kamikaziidare]

Does normal commercial grade Acetone or Lacquer Thinner not damage the rubber o-ring seals on the airbrush?

[@theGermanPrintingNerd]

WOW Congrats Lori wish I could win a good Airbrush with Pump

[@kennedygauger4680]

If you want a flat appearance after painting and/or decaling with a gloss paint, can you spray with a flat varnish like Dullcote? If so, is it uniformly flat, or is better to start with a flat paint? Thanks, Kennedy

[@BrentWoodward]

Just picked up that airbrush for $130AUD delivered! Thanks for the recommendation! Looking forward to trying the technique because I'm getting rough finishes 😢

[@joaquimt.duarte2538]

If you use a compressor with a air deposit check inside for water, the needle partially clogging or lack of an air extractor also makes that

[@BrentWoodward]

@joaquimt.duarte2538 thanks for the reply. I worked out that I wasn't thinking the paint enough. All good now!

[@masterkent1]

okay i just tried those super expensive born paints. That born mirror is something unique and is actually a brown liquid that chemically reacts to air which then transforms and levels itself into a mirror finish upon drying. Also can be sealed too.

[@ThePudge1976]

Great tip! I've struggled to avoid at least one patch of orange peel. Would you recommend the same technique for applying clearcoat? I simply don't seem able to lay it down smooth.

[@barbatosrex9473]

This should work for clear coat too. I've switched to 2K for my clear coats and never looked back. It goes down perfect every time

[@956miggz]

Thanks for the regular content! I always learn something new. I picked up the procon boy .2mm. You mentioned I can change the needle to a .3mm. Are needles universal? Where can I find the needle alone for these airbrushes? Do I need to change anything other than the needle to convert the .2 to a .3? Thank you!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's a kit that includes the needle and nozzle

[@Steven_Rowe]

I use an Iwata Revolution CR .5 needle and 20 psi and have problems spraying gloss enamel, I get orange peel. I'm mixing the paint 50 50 perhaps even more thinners. Is it paint viscosity problems or technique. Your painting is brilliant

[@NicksHobby]

Great video, does this same technique work with ready to spray paints? Like splash?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes it does!

[@mikefowler7895]

Where u get your airbrush stand I like that

[@WillyDragonBlue]

Did you read one of my old comments where I asked to know, how do you get that shiny finish that you use so much when applying chrome? Thanks really thanks ! XD

[@rickgregory9616]

Can you answer a question on Tamiya X-22 Clear? What is the best Thinner: Tamiya X20, X-20A, or Mr. Color? And is the thinning ratio the same with Clear as it is with paint? (I usually do a 3:1 ratio - 3-parts thinner to 1-part paint)

[@scottvanwaterschoot859]

Just watched this and thank you for the guidance. Did you say that you thin your paints at 6 parts thinner to 1 part paint? Thank you

[@Syclone0044]

No he says at least 50:50 and then he said perhaps even 40:60 (4 parts paint , 6 parts thinner)

[@rikito99]

Thank you for your tips! I just started learning airbrush recently. One thing id like to ask was does quality of the airbrush really matter much(?) I found that my stock airbrush, somehow gave me speckles whenever i paint. Or perhaps its the problem with how thin the paint is? Thank you!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Without going into details about why your getting speckles, I'm going to tell you that the quality of the airbrush matters. Just start out with a good one. When I started with a cheap one I almost gave up on it all together. Then I bought a GSI Creos Procon Boy and my world opened up. I couldn't believe the difference. I just kept thinking I should have just bought a good one to start. You don't have to spend a fortune on one. Spar Max makes a good airbrush for cheap and my favorite GSI is currently $85 on Amazon. Do yourself a favor and grab a good one. It's the best advice I can give

[@giorgionapoli2398]

Nice video! Did you use Mr color thinner for all three colors?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I did, check out my video on Mr Leveling Thinner

[@bbaz6729]

I am going to start a "Down Town Deco" kit. What paints do you use for that? Tamiya?

[@lucamicalicapparelli4825]

Hi, great technique. Do you pull button all the way back or just experientially giving the right amount of paint when painting light and/or wet coats? Thank you.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Hello Luca, that's my grandsons name. I pull halfway when putting down the Mist coat then all the way for the heavier wet coat

[@richie7370]

Hey Rex...do you sand your body's before priming

[@jasonwallace8715]

Hopefully next month I'll be able to afford some better paints and a better airbrush because I really enjoy doing my Nascar models

[@d9_1056]

I too, am missing a front. It sucks

[@1DumbSquirrel]

This helps with stress 😬

[@markkuhn1297]

Great video. I have one question, please. If I spray clear gloss over a matte painted object, would I get a glossy end result? Thanks for your time.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Depends on the clear used. Standard hobby clears will take a coats. Let the first coat fully cure then apply the 2nd coat. If you are using a 2K Gloss Clear then just only 1 coat is needed

[@michaelscarola50]

Great video! Will this technique work for spraying clear lacquer on a model car body? I have Gunze Super Clear III clear lacquer.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, same method

[@barbatosrex9473]

It should be. If the car kit is white plastic then I usually skip the primer and just spray directly on the car body

[@maxcalderon9221]

Do you use testers and Vallejo paints