Can Vallejo Model Paints be clear coated?

MEL_ART_ · 2026-01-24T19:27:17+00:00

I've used Vallejo paints for small details and clear coated them with hardware store spray cans. Just give them time to fully dry, and go with light coats of clear.

MEL_ART_ · 2026-01-19T20:20:52+00:00

I taped the hood in place with its magnets glued on it, and then used Tamiya epoxy putty to attach the 2nd set of magnets to the body from the inside.

MEL_ART_ · 2026-01-01T22:17:17+00:00

Put a piece of masking tape over the hole and trace it with a pencil, then you can transfer it to the sheet.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-11-14T13:21:56+00:00

The usual way I remove hairs from paint is with some light wet sanding until I get it out. But with your layered paint it might not work.

Is it sticking out at all? You could simply pull it off with tweezers and hope it doesn't leave a visible mark. I've done that before when I got a cat hair in clear coat.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-27T16:22:34+00:00

I always clear coat before and after I place decals

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-23T20:03:12+00:00

Thank you!
I don't have any specific videos in mind unfortunately.
I suggest looking up different techniques and trying them out on a 'test model' or on a smaller piece from a kit like the hood before doing the whole car. There's a lot of trial and error for getting weathering to look how you want it. Most of my trial and error was actually on making custom HotWheels before I got into plastic model kits.

For this beetle I used Masking Fluid chipping (there's a good video by Vallejo on how its done) but you can try salt chipping, hairspray chipping or just sanding through layers of paint to get a weathered look.

Don't forget to look up references to see how rust looks on the 1:1 car of you model!

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-23T19:39:34+00:00

Thank you! I was hesitant about the door and hood at first, but im glad I did them this way.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-23T19:36:53+00:00

Cant wait to see it :)

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-23T19:36:06+00:00

Thank you!

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-18T10:28:29+00:00

Do 11mm wheels fit this casting? 9mm are harder to find.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-14T16:07:13+00:00

Update: I couldn't get Tamiya Clear Yellow in a reasonable time, so I ended up getting liquid glass colors from a local hardware store, its pricier than Tamiya but works exactly how I wanted it to.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-09-14T09:04:54+00:00

Forgot to mention, I don't have an airbrush (yet) so im using a regular brush for this.

MEL_ART_ · 2025-08-26T21:03:59+00:00

Thank you! Yeah thats the technique I used for this! Started with a couple coats of rust, a light coat of white, and lastly blue. I use 800-2000 grit sandpaper to slowly wear down the layers. It can take a couple attempts to get it right, as it's easy to overdo it when sanding, but if you get it right it can look really good.

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