Do you Panel line before top coat?

Do you panel line before clear coat? Depends how you're doing it, and what markers you're using. Personally, I do a gloss coat, then an enamel wash for panel lines, then a matt coat to seal it in. But if you're just using the fine markers, I'd do the lines first, then top coat it.

Should you top coat before panel line?

Because it's paint though, it can very easily be rubbed off over time, so applying top coat to protect the panel lines is important! Top coat is great for not only protecting your painted and panel lined parts, but it also gives your gunpla a nice sheen and finish.

Do you panel line before or after painting?

Yes. It's always a good idea to panel line. Hit the kit with clear coat after painting, then go to town. I prefer using an enamel wash to panel line, as it's easy to clean up and lighter fluid doesn't damage an acrylic clear coat.

How long does it take for panel line to dry?

Black is the best option for colder colors such as dark blue. Once the panel line wash has been applied to each individual panel line, you can wait about 30 minutes for it to dry. Then use the enamel thinner to clean up the excess paint.

Should I clear coat before panel lining?

You need to do a gloss clear coat over your paint. This does two things. First it protects your Paint frome the panel line. Second the gloss coat helps the panel line flow more evenly in the panel and it makes cleaning up the panel easier.

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What panel line color should I use?

The color of the pen you use for detailing is dependent on the color of your model. The idea is to make it look like light is casting a shadow on the Gunpla, so the color you use for panel lining should be a darker version of the color of the piece.

What is the use of top coat Gundam?

Why use top coat spray? – It can help seal in the underlying paint job and detailing that you did on your Gunpla model. Also, applying top coat following a paint job helps to prevent accidental smudging or erasure of panel lining.

How much top coat do I need?

You should always apply one coat of base coat, two coats of polish, and two coats of top coat for an optimal manicure. The key to a salon-like mani is covering your nail in three strokes - any more tends to result in streaky, clumpy nails.

How long does Tamiya Panel Line Accent take to dry?

I usually wait 48 hours and use a 1:1 thinning ratio along with a couple of drops of Future.

Does Tamiya panel line damage plastic?

Yes, that's normal, Tamiya panel line accent dissolves bare plastic, which is why you're supposed to gloss topcoat first iirc.