Halfords Textured Paint

[David Marks 2Participant @davidmarks2]

A couple of my models are at the painting stage and whilst on visit to Halfords for paint, I noted that they sell a `textured paint`. I decided this would be just right for simulating a deck finish and purchased an aerosol can of both green and grey. I am very pleased with the results, the green has been `over-coated' with two coats on Blackfriars matt poly varnish and I will do the same with the grey. I would recommend that if possible adding the textured paint should be the final operation as the rough texture may allow paint to creep under the masking tape. On one of my models this was not possible but the `creepage' was minimal.

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[David Marks 2Participant @davidmarks2]

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

David. Very interesting. I usually paint and dust with fine sand and then repaint if I want a textured finish.

How fine is the texture?? The tin says "bobbled"?

​Ashley

[David Marks 2Participant @davidmarks2]

Ashley – I have just undertaken a comparison check using my stock of abrasive sheets. I would say that the texture of the paint is comparable with a 120 grit abrasive.

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Well that's not bad, quite fine really. Ashley

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