Hair Spray??

[Cato]

I did a search before asking and found 200 posts with the word 'spray' and one with the word 'hair.' Not what I'm looking for.

Is anyone using it as a finish coat, base, primer or any such combination? Is it a weathering technique?

I hope you guys know what I don't or I may be forced to experiment on my own...

[coopdad]

Cato, Yes, hairspray is used to simulate weathering/rusting. First put down a layer of rust colored paint, spatter on hairspray, spray another layer of acrylic on, then after dried, wash it off. The hairspray comes off (with some scrubbing) leaving a really pitted look in the paint.

There used to be a GREAT how to on other site but it has been removed because the story became a how-to in the magazine. But here is another pretty good one:

http://www.rbadesign.net/TERRAPIN/Painted_Corrugated_Metal.htm

Here are two more links that use salt and detergent to accomplish the same effect using the same wash-away technique:

http://public.fotki.com/vsuarez666/voodoo-customs-chop-shop/models-1/crankys-salt-licker/

http://ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/02/stuff_eng_tech_detergent_wash.htm

Post pix soon.

John

[Cato]

Well thanks John for a very thorough explanation and the great links. Glad I didn't just squirt my 935 to try!

I like weathering but confine mine to race car stuff like brake dust, rain streaks and general rubber and bug build-up. The aircraft and ship guys are very good at making their stuff look battle-damaged, faded and war-weary. I just do 'race-weary'.

Yes, please post your work with hair spray.

[Agent G]

Here's my tute on this site.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32489

G

[Cato]

Here's my tute on this site.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32489

G

Thank you too Agent. Excellent idea and results. It helps that I love Deuce 5-Windows!

Are '34 5-Windows suicide doors or just 3-Window? Am I jacking my own thread??