Enamel Product. This product will create an effect of streaking dirt on all the lighter interior colors of your vehicle. Be sure to shake well before using. Let the paint air dry about 10 minutes and then apply your streak using a fine-pointed brush. Then, using a brush dampened in White Spirit, lightly swipe the streak you have already applied to create an organic look.
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Applying AK Interactive Weathering Streaking Grease for Interiors
AK Interactive Weathering Streaking Grease for Interiors is a product designed to add realistic grime and oil streaks on the interior surfaces of your scale models, particularly vehicles. Here’s how to apply it:
Materials:
- AK Interactive Weathering Streaking Grease for Interiors
- Fine-pointed brush
- Flat brush (soft bristles)
- White spirit (mineral spirits)
- Cotton swabs (optional)
Preparation:
- Shake the bottle of AK Interactive Weathering Streaking Grease well before use.
- Ensure your model’s interior is completely dry and free of dust or grease. You can use a mild soap solution or a dedicated model cleaner for this purpose.
Applying the streaks:
- Dip your fine-pointed brush into the Streaking Grease. Avoid overloading the brush, as too much product can lead to excessive streaks and difficulty in blending.
- Apply the Streaking Grease in thin, irregular, vertical lines onto the desired areas. Start from the top and work your way down, mimicking the natural flow of dirt and grime. Focus on areas prone to accumulation like corners, edges, and around hatches or controls.
- Let the Streaking Grease dry for about 10 minutes. This allows the product to partially set and become workable for blending.
Blending and refining:
- Dip your flat brush into clean white spirit.
- Gently swipe the flat brush, moistened with white spirit, over the previously applied streaks. Use a light touch and avoid applying excessive pressure, as this can remove the Streaking Grease entirely.
- The white spirit will help blend the harsh lines and create a more natural, streaked appearance.
- **If the effect is too strong, use a clean cotton swab dipped in white spirit to further refine and remove any unwanted streaks.
Additional Tips:
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.
- Practice on a scrap piece of plastic or a spare model part before applying the Streaking Grease to your main model.
- Experiment with different brushstrokes and pressure variations to achieve the desired level of detail and grime accumulation.
- Less is often more when it comes to weathering effects. Build up the streaks gradually and stop when you achieve a realistic and visually pleasing outcome.
By following these steps and practicing your technique, you can effectively use AK Interactive Weathering Streaking Grease for Interiors to enhance the realism and detail of your scale model’s interior.
How to use AK interactive Streaking Grime