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Ideas

Posted by 6TDen User icon on July 12, 2026, 12:24 pm

I am currently knocking up a model from bits and bobs to amuse myself. This involves a length of tubing which I originally painted with black gloss. It didn’t quite look right to me so I repainted it with Matt black. It looks better but niggles me as I would prefer a slight sheen on the finished look. Any ideas as to what I might use to achieve it would be welcomed. Some that have crossed my mind included slight polish, or extremely light oil. Before I experiment I thought there just might be a better alternative, any ideas, as I said, would be welcomed.
Den

Re: Ideas

Posted by Andy C User icon on July 12, 2026, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Ideas"

Sounds like light oil over the matt finish, is a good idea, but will it work?

Never tried it but sounds like it might be a good idea.

Why not paint a piece of scrap metal and try?

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Ideas

Posted by 6TDen User icon on July 12, 2026, 1:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

I may have to go that route Andy, thanks. Will wait a while to see if any other ideas are forthcoming.
Den

Re: Ideas

Posted by nek User icon on July 12, 2026, 3:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

look for satin black, semi gloss.

Re: Ideas

Posted by 6TDen User icon on July 12, 2026, 7:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

Thanks, I’ve got all sorts of colours, but not that one. But I may have to open the purse once more.
Den

Re: Ideas

Posted by Triton Thrasher User icon on July 12, 2026, 8:44 pm, in reply to "Ideas"

I’ve seen sign writers mix gloss and matt..

Re: Ideas

Posted by 6TDen User icon on July 12, 2026, 8:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

Didn’t think of that one TT. Thanks.
Den

Re: Ideas

Posted by geoff the bonnie User icon on July 12, 2026, 9:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

The satin black is a good finish. I have painted car bonnets with it when the teenagers request it for the race car look.

Re: Ideas

Posted by 6TDen User icon on July 14, 2026, 9:09 am, in reply to "Re: Ideas"

Thanks again TT, worked for me.
Den

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