CL104 Pink Purple Base Color Gloss

A gloss pink toward purple

The shade under the manufacturer's part number CL104 lies between pink and purple, that is in a position that can only be mixed from ordinary paints with difficulty and a little differently every time. Its name states a gloss finish, so once dry a smooth surface remains that reflects light. The word Base in the designation places the paint among the base shades, on which further layers are built, whether translucent or covering ones.

What a gloss surface means in practice

Gloss is merciless toward the base: every remnant of a filled gap, every scratch from sanding and every speck of dust shows through it. Smooth the area before painting, therefore, then wash and degrease it. On the other hand a smooth gloss surface is the best ground for decals, because no haze forms under the film, and a washable paint for emphasizing panel lines slides over it just as well. If the model is to be matte in the end, the matte varnish is applied last.

Application

• Stir the paint thoroughly before use; the pigment settles at the bottom
• Apply it in thin coats, as a thick application runs and floods the detail
• Use the thinner the manufacturer gives for this range of paints
• A thinner for a different type of paint can curdle the coat
• Clean the tools at once, while the paint is still fresh

Who it is for

For modelers looking for a ready saturated shade in the position between pink and purple, in a gloss finish. The paint alone is supplied; the thinner, the brushes, the varnish and a kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.