Tamiya Flat Base?

[Gary Brantley]

In my search for a sure enough flat clear, I bought some Tamiya flat base product. Can that stuff be added to the regular Tamiya clear flat finish to achieve an even more matte clear?

[jeaton01]

I'd be skeered to do that, Gary. Better to work out how much flat base to add to Future or Tamiya Gloss Clear. Don't add much if you do. I have been surprised in the past how quick the tipping point is between the amount that gives a good flat finish and one that leaves the dread white flecks. I have more controllable results with Alclad Flat or Matt, what I get seems to depend mostly on how thick the layer is and I have never had a result that I did get with too much flat base. Also, I wonder if when flat base gets older there is some precipitate the causes the flecks.

[BlackSheep214]

I use Testors flat and flat clearcoat. If I’m not mistaken, Carlos mentioned Humbrol flat clear gives a dead flat look.

[Stikpusher]

Humbrol is my go to for a guaranteed dead flat finish clear coat.
That being said, I’ve tried Tamiya Flat Base added to their Flat Clear and it is such a fine line between not enough and too much. But I have tried a good combo that works well that I learned from our own Duke Maddog, Future with Tamiya Flat Base, start at around a ratio of roughly 2 parts Tamiya to 8 parts Future and adjust from there to your preference.

[Gary Brantley]

Carlos, is this the right stuff?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355412270150?c ... ab1e4508c4

[Stikpusher]

Yes it is! I love the stuff!

[Proud Marine Dad]

I want to give Alclad a try.

[Gary Brantley]

On its way!

[Gary Brantley]

Carlos, please indulge me for one more question; what thinner (if needed?) do you use with this Humbrol clear?

[BlackSheep214]

I want to give Alclad a try.

Just don't get their gloss black base coat. There's been horror stories about them.