Figure Fix Friday: Battle of the Flat Topcoats! Mr. Hobby Premium Topcoat vs. Tamiya TS-80

[@JustinsCollection]

Great comparison! I’ve never quite seen spray paints applied like that. It’s always best not to stop and start on the actual thing you’re painting to avoid speckling and spluttering from the aerosol can. Nice smooth sweeping motions stopping and starting when the can is not over the figure is the recommended

[@adrianjamesdeguzman5634]

Just a reminder, dont spray on a rainy or cold weather, the figure might get the so called "frosting" it'll destroy the figure and it can't hardly be undone.

[@hewlett260]

Two coats of high gloss and reapply the matt to fix frost.

[@hughhoney2345]

Better to disassemble the figure then let dry in room temp. Best result is 2 coats of Mr. Hobby Premium Matte or Gloss.

[@lazergator1016]

Feel wise tamiya is smoother but I just usually go for Mr Hobby Mr super clear flat uv but I haven't tried Mr hobby premium topcoat but as much these topcoats are nice I still highly recommend Mr Hobby Mr super clear flat uv cut.

[@GaGav25]

Do these clear sprays give us a polished touch on the surface? I'd like to have a smooth surface for my lego technic super cars

[@Cinderkin]

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!! That Ryu Theme was perfect haha Bro - Holy crap you'd made that Pac-Man look INCREDIBLE

[@ricleo80]

Please do a long term review as well. I noticed the matte top coats sometimes turn shiny over time especially on softer plastics like marvel legends and some of the softer shf parts that are flexible.

[@cahyandoong2690]

hi, can u tell me how to undo the coat ? Because i think i have a not equally part , it looks like a crack coat ,

[@Yomamaveryphat]

Wash it with water?

[@meetprakasit1447]

If you scratch normally, it won't really damage the figure, but if you dig your nail into it, it will damage the figure, right?

[@kakarotto276]

I applied the Mr. Hobby Premium Top Coat on my SH Figuarts Awakening Goku's face plate and It seems to have made the plastic get a strong sheen to it. It doesn't look matte at all. Did I apply too strong a coat or does it just need time to dry?

[@dstar01]

Depending on how much you put it will look wet. Give it time to dry and next time do a light coat

[@JohnCranberry23]

Will it harm decals? I just applied 100 decals on the Millennium Falcon and someone told me that TS-80 may harm the decals. Any idea?

[@dstar01]

Don't cake it on and you should be good

[@giottoa.4816]

How long do I have to shake the can of the Mr Hobby Premium Top Coat flat before spraying?

[@_brghtz]

When I bought any figs, it was normal, but later on my nose and body, these green stains kept appearing and I couldn't wipe them off.Do u have solutions 😢

[@Frambhueee]

Hi, any of those 2 coats can resist the hands sweats when you play with the figures?

[@MidNightKamisama]

Any news?

[@raven0696]

Is there a specific type of paint that Tamiya TS80 might not go well with and ruin the paint? I've got a bootleg figure. It's good an all. I just want to make it look better with a matte finish. Thanks.

[@thefractalcactus]

I know it's been 2 Yeats lol, but the premium topcoat from Mr. Hobby is an acrylic and the Tamiya is a lacquer. Be careful using lacquers because they are very caustic and will melt and peel lots of paints.

[@LordJerimiah]

I've read that I need to use topcoat gloss before I do panel line using tamiya accent liner. Which of the two should I use if I'm just planning to panel line my gundam kits, without additional painting?

[@dstar01]

Top coat matte would be a better choice

[@LordJerimiah]

@@dstar01 confirming if layers should be Plastic > top coat matte > Tamiya accent panel line?

[@gubabaclips]

Tamiya accent color damages bandai plastic, you need to put a protective layer over the plastic. Gloss coat is best for panel lining since it allows paint flow. After you panel line you can go for any finish you want

[@Panda_man..]

⁠@@gubabaclips How many coats of the gloss coat would you recommend applying before lining the panels? And should I wait for the gloss coat to dry before applying the panel liner, or immediately do it after I sprayed the gloss coat?

[@beerdragon4583]

@@Panda_man..2-3 thin coats. Wait at least an hour to dry.

[@christisrisen6774]

I have a question if i use LIQUID chrome pen on a toy sword can i use the tamya clear after it dries thanks

[@dstar01]

yes

[@troloinkto]

does this work on softer plastic? I want to top coat the BOTW Link figure from Jakks, but some parts like the hair and the tunic have soft plastic parts

[@ketchupl1979]

Hello I have question my scale figure matte top coat its gone and it very small area that have problem I want to fix it but I found only can spray so can I spray it on q-tip first then sweep it at the place I want to fix? or its there other option?

[@alphaphgames8266]

Does mr hobby top coat premium turn yellowish and does it turn the plastic yellowish if in display for gunpla

[@dstar01]

No

[@alphaphgames8266]

@@dstar01 so it's perfectly safe to use mr hobby premium and it will not turn the plastic or itself yellowish. Thank you

[@alphaphgames8266]

Also does it damage the decals and stickers

[@sweetpataterz8738]

Hey, I know I’m kinda late to this video but I got a big question. I’m new to the collecting business and I collect SH Figuarts Dragon Ball toys. Both matte finishes look amazing, but I don’t display my figures, I make stop motion animations. So I wanted to ask if, since you have to pose the figure over and over again, if that might rub the matte off.

[@joshuaalay2295]

100% will rub off

[@e0are]

How do these look today??

[@abigailaguilar3438]

hey dstar i have a 2.0 cell saga vegeta that got ran over, its in great condition just some scratches and only the chest armor straps are actually broken, do you think you can fix it

[@dstar01]

My commissions are closed until further notice

[@TheMonkeyman-s9u]

Hey when can I get the koken goku

[@isaiahpullella313]

How are they with protecting the paint ? Any recommendations for keeping paint from scraping or rubbing off ? Looking for something for my custom figure

[@dstar01]

They are good but the absolute best is a 2 part set from here: www.splash-paints.com/product-page/2k-ultra-matte-clear

[@isaiahpullella313]

@@dstar01 trying to see if you’ve reviewed this before ? Have you used this personally ?

[@dstar01]

Yes I use this stuff personally

[@markb7595]

Paint chip on a custom is about bonding, not sealing.

[@isaiahpullella313]

@@markb7595 oh really !? For sure so using primer then ?

[@biospider3.068]

Hey DSTAR do you recommend these for custom repaints a person has done on marvel legends, etc? I just repainted the dino thunder white from the lightning collection by hasbro and im looking for something to keep in the black and white really well on him. Thanks in advance and great vid!🙏🏼🔥

[@joshtheo.g.9466]

Hmmmm i wonder what happens if you spray a figure with both

[@kayakids5185]

Hey Dexter is the tamiya top coat in the Description meant for plastic?

[@dstar01]

Yes. Can honestly be used with almost anything

[@kayakids5185]

@@dstar01 thanks Dexter appreciate it

[@lazergator1016]

@@kayakids5185 Mr Hobby and Tamiya are great spray cans but if you have the extra budget try looking for Mr Hobby Mr Super clear Flat UV cut it's bit pricey but definitely worth it.

[@kayakids5185]

@@lazergator1016 okay thanks bro

[@lazergator1016]

@@kayakids5185 No problem man

[@Riky366135]

I didn't think it'd make a difference but I can see it now. Fantastic video. 👍

[@johndoe367bell]

Can I ask if tamiya flat clear coat is ok with resin?

[@beerdragon4583]

Yes absolutely. I only use Tamiya and it’s great stuff.

[@Lucky17]

Can u help me i need cover my head goku black sdcc paint peil just little bit but its hurt my hear can u help me choose paint what i need usel

[@Leilight]

7.30 that's what i thought lol , Thanks sir this is so nice information.

[@myleshancock9164]

Thank you Dexter, fantastic tutorial. Omg your "complaining fan" voice had me in STITCHES man 🤣👍

[@dragunmotion2608]

Pac-Man looks incredible with that finish

[@nimblebimble]

Not sure if this is an unpopular opinion, but I used Krylon Matte Finish-extremely cheap and accessible in the US/carried at Walmart-and found it to be really comparable to these just using an extra coat or two.

[@joseasencio6900]

Best intro 🙅‍♂️🧢

[@ChullLoopa]

Tamiya wins due to price availability and it just looks more matte than mr.hobby unless you didn't spray thoroughly on FP goku otherwise clear winner is very noticeable

[@ChullLoopa]

Also i think for these kind of reviews youd have to use the same figs since you cant see that fp goku had an equal amount of scratches as df black

[@kenttorres7101]

can u fix the sh figuarts saiyan raised on earth bootleg

[@kaioken654]

Awesome, black goku looks way better

[@hanafihashim2138]

I’ve tried the Premium Topcoat Flat Matte finish on my Goku, but it seems like after it dries, the texture of the figure kinda a bit hard compared to the original texture. Is it normal?

[@dstar01]

Normal. That texture is essentially to protect it

[@chuunico]

The Tamiya TS80 is usually out of stock lmao. Guess I'll resort to the premium paint.

[@jonathangarza1656]

Its even more durable after you let the top coats cure. I would wait at least 2 days.

[@Spider-Criminal]

D star always helping out the collectors👍

[@HOoes961]

Is bosny flat clear good for matt finishing action figures?

[@Quakecon-s9r]

Did you spray it on the rubbery skirt piece of Black too? it looks pretty glossy

[@markb7595]

That's going to tack out. Don't spray solvents on vinyl. Airbrush only

[@the_cheese_bandit.1541]

I hope that the sh figuarts clone goku has a mat finish

[@Triiplesiix]

Why would you touch it at all lol get some blue tac and put him on a plate

[@5150Figures]

How would I intentionally take off the top coat? Would water or soap work?

[@voltage3d469]

ok groovy gonna give Tamiya a go.

[@livespideys1932]

Its probably just me but i read it figure fight friday lol

[@PixelKappa_HD]

So are these better than the Mr.Super Clear Flat stuff? I'm trying to get my super7 turtles stuff not so shiny so im ordering a solution and I didn't know if it made a big difference since these products all seem to do the same thing

[@funschool3331]

An I crazy, or are you saying 6 inches and then spraying from a foot away

[@stevenmazanet9933]

vs rustoleum?

[@beerdragon4583]

Do NOT use rustoleum. You get what you pay for and rustoleum is cheap crap.

[@bozzy7946]

I think the Tamiya actually looks better! Have you done any videos on adding joints to figures? like say a basic figure with no ankle then adding an ankle joint?

[@dstar01]

I have not

[@yiagtkms2d]

This is what I need, thank you!!

[@jamesflanagan7374]

Dude get some blue tacos and stick em down to old medication jars or anything else u can spin. Touching them at all is madness.

[@geeksquad4884]

Plz make dragon star Jiren and hit look like sh figuarts plz

[@liammatthews1701]

Just get the SHF

[@ayatokamisato8017]

Great video 👍

[@-brady7032]

You got a FLAT table😂

[@deszaras3]

Great video man

[@michaelvaldez5993]

Guess I'm gonna be doing this to all of my figures. Tamiya Color just shot up in price haha.

[@carlosaponte1331]

GREAT REVIEW

[@carlosaponte1331]

Good job man

[@3rdstrikeryu102]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that Ryu intro!

[@-brady7032]

That’s a totally wrong way to spray paint😂

[@heeroyuy809]

This help much!

[@filipzietek5146]

I found that Mr Hobby atracts dust much more than Tamiya

[@imeldasalas7408]

Love your videos

[@DemonFromSun]

Glad I already bought a bunch of Tamiya paints.

[@5150Figures]

You're really making me want to get some top coat now Dstar, haha!

[@5150Figures]

Oh yeah one question, is it easy to paint over top coat?

[@dstar01]

Yes

[@Didum_Bumboo]

I ordered 2 Mr Hobby premium top coat flat from Japan. £20 😊

[@tnvasion7824]

🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@davidmarvericksleftnostril822]

Wow incredible results love how abomination goku looks and also what is your new job just curious

[@junglejim99]

Car paint sprayer down at the garage 😄

[@Bottron30000]

Day 4 of asking dstar01 to review figma call of duty figma ruin

[@struggler5875]

Gunpla builders pulling their hair out.

[@mjnmotion6767]

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[@christophergarcia7613]

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