Wethered some cars, how do I prevent smudges and smears?

[Davidellias]

As you saw in another thread on here, I did my first weathering powders job today. My only issue is, I tried to pick up the cars and I smudged the powders I was using for weathering smeared some. How do I prevent this espcially when I don't have a layout and am moving soon, and thus have to take my cars in and out of packaging a lot?

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I use a very light over-spray of Valspar Clear Flat to seal the powders. You may have top apply another layer of powder afterward and lightly over-spray again. I posted a few photos of some of my stuff in your other thread.

 

[flyboy2610]

Testor's Dulcote works well:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1260.htm

 

[cv_acr]

Anything weathered with powders must be sprayed with a clear coat to "fix" the weathering.

 

[Davidellias]

Testor's Dulcote works well:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1260.htm

thanks, for this suggestion, I bought some today

 

[Mac Loco Works]

Here's what I use to keep my hands off my work until I spray the clear coat.

 

[RW&C]

I just mix my weathering powders with thinned white glue and alcohol. It's pretty easy to manipulate with the brush, and it needs no sealer.

 

[JohnRobertson]

I just mix my weathering powders with thinned white glue and alcohol. It's pretty easy to manipulate with the brush, and it needs no sealer.

Nice tip!

 

[Cjcrescent]

Is it safe to assume that you're only using the alcohol as a wetting agent, (just a few drops in the thinned glue), to prevent the thinned glue from beading up on the plastic?

 

[ChevelleSSguy]

Is it safe to assume that you're only using the alcohol as a wetting agent, (just a few drops in the thinned glue), to prevent the thinned glue from beading up on the plastic?

That would be my guess. Alcohol breaks the surface tension.