You were wise to dilute the paint but you don't need to dilute it so much. The key to spreading any enamel is to lay it on and leave it alone. If you go over it again with the brush after the initial lay-on you will leave brush strokes. Working fast also helps. -Wes Ewell
________________________________ From: Tyler <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 2, 2011 10:27 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Eliminating brush strokes in enamel paint I'm trying to paint some `S'-scale machinery using Model Masters `Interior Green' 2062 and keep getting fine brush stroke lines on the large flat surfaces of this equipment. These brush stroke lines don't appear to have any dept, but consists of higher gloss and lower gloss strokes of paint. While I primed each piece well, the paint would begin to set very quickly, causing it to "tug" when I attempted to brush over an area to ensure an even coat. To correct this, I deluded to paint 50/50 with Testors Enamel Thinner and Brush Cleaner, mixed it very thoroughly, yet the problem persists. Usually, I use Model Masters spray cans to cover larger flat areas like this, but this color is not available in the cans. Any suggestions? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
