scottshoemaker Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I read about it on a modeler forum and was hoping someone had some insight. I'm going to test it anyways... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Do you have a link to the article? Toothpaste is a super mild abrasive, which is why you can use it to "polish" scratches in CDs out and stuff right? I think I don't really understand the core concept of this technique though, I'm not sure if the idea is to weather by rubbing off paint with the toothpaste or if there's supposed to be some sort of chemical reaction with the toothpaste that causes a weathering effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 They were using it as a mask. 1. Base coat the model, seal 2. apply toothpaste were chipping is to occur 3. paint topcoat, let paint dry 4. wipe off toothpaste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 gotcha, so it's like the salt in the hairspray/salt method? Personally, I find those mediums an unnecessary step vs just softening the paint and then rubbing or "chipping" away to get to your rust layer. I'm sure it works though, seems like the toothpaste is just an easy material to dissolve away. I still prefer the KISS method of: 1) basecoat rust color 2) seal with hairspray or gloss coat 3) paint desired color/highlights 4) rub and chip away to get to the rust layer where desired Please let us know how it works out though, it sounds intriguing. I will concede that you can get different wear patterns if you apply the salt to the above list of steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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