(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Office of Steam Forum for Model &amp ;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Toy Steam Gas &amp ;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Hot Air Engines (HTM) https://officeofsteamforum.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Restorations ***************************************************** #Post#: 37482-------------------------------------------------- shine or not to shine?? By: slash1953 Date: March 2, 2021, 10:45 am --------------------------------------------------------- Hi,Im painting a 3/4" Michael Holden traction engine in maroon and Im not sure about the shiny finish? I think it looks a bit 'toy like' if you know what I mean? I dont know weather to go over the lot in satin enamel or just the black? Any suggestions please? Thanks Terry #Post#: 37486-------------------------------------------------- Re: shine or not to shine?? By: Stoker Date: March 2, 2021, 12:32 pm --------------------------------------------------------- A judicious overspray with a clear semi-gloss might make it look some better, but regular use will go a long way to knocking the gloss back as well. #Post#: 37497-------------------------------------------------- Re: shine or not to shine?? By: Jim Date: March 2, 2021, 3:20 pm --------------------------------------------------------- Given time and use, it won't stay shiny for very long. *****************************************************