Estes Starship Nova #1371 Build, Part 26, Matte Finish TIPS

On Jim Z's website the old instructions say to paint the model with a flat black paint. TIP: Water slide decals won't stick well to a flat finish paint. Paint with gloss, apply the decals then follow up with a flat clear coat. TIP: One great thing about flat paint - it covers a lot of small imperfections, especially over gloss black.

Before spraying on a dull coat, wipe off any water spots with a damp paper towel.






After that, dust off the model. Any spec of dust will be locked in under a clear coat.





The only Krylon paint I use is their clear acrylic coats. Krylon hasn't changed their acrylic clear coat formulas.

TIP: I only have a few spray cans of flat paint. If I need a flat finish I'll spray a gloss coat then hit it with a matte finish clear.

Using a clear flat overcoat you don't need a heavy coat. You can do a light dusting spray. Just that will dull the finish.