What am I doing wrong?

[@bradensengineeringshow]

when I've painted the normal Thomas wooden railway faces it will crack like that some times because I didn't primer it but I dont think thats it since the paint your using is basically primer. So I would maybe try mod podge spray to see if that works. you've been doing a really good job with the faces!

[@sudriansignalman9387]

The problem is Rust-Oleum doesn't react well with clear of any type. Also, try adding a layer of automotive primer before painting, helps the paint bond better. That's what I use on my models

[@GeohToy]

I have the same issue, I’ve found that it’s easier just to not clear coat the faces. Or I just use brush modpodge (brush not spray). Next time we call on discord I’ll explain more

[@BonkzOG]

Try, sanding, priming, light spray (a few coats once it first few dry) and let it all dry before adding stuff on it

[@mrslowly2238]

In my experience I've found that rust-oleum paint is just really bad and tends to crack when sprayed onto other types of spray-paint/clear coats, just don't use rust-oleum, i would recommend Dulux, that's what I've used on countless customs and i rarely get issues with cracking

[@theamazingadventureofeduardo]

I just use apple barrel paint, then give face details, then spray them with a glossy coat and, well that’s how I do my faces. Of course it does not require as the pain does not get off of Millaput, which is also what I use for the faces.

[@lucastrains2197]

from what it looks like you didn't sand enough and it didn't dry all the way and also could be to much clear coat!!!! this happens to me sometimes, but I seem to have figured it out! if you still have more problems, you can reach out to me for help though! Edit: could also be lack of a proper base coat!

[@ThatBlueTailsRecolor]

Try using brush gloss because you never know if you're adding too much gloss if you use spray causing it to crack or wrinkle

[@ww08]

that's a pickle, and understandably frustrating. I wish I could help, but I've got nothing. The faces look great though maybe try brushing on some gloss, not sure tho.

[@ChaoticCaroline24]

Maybe try a brush clear coat instead? That’s all I can think of

[@StationFilms12345]

Watching several @geohtoy videos I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the spray paint itself

[@TheTrustyTruck]

Ok so, you sand it down, you put thin layers, maybe switch the clear coat

[@mayohoskotwrandttte]

I have no experience with this so I can’t answer