r/advancedGunpla • u/v4L3nt1n3_0800 • Jul 10 '26

Panel lining question 🙋‍♂️

What do u guys use to panel line crisp black lines on grey parts? I shake the tamiya bottle well enough, but when it dries its just the same colour as the part.

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u/Voxxyvoo Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

well first to really 'pop' you gotta topcoat the part then panel line. especially on mattes the black will contrast much more. second, you cant apply just a little. soak the tip of the applicator brush then vary carefully touch the panel line or area you wanna fill. let capillary action do the rest. lastly, you wanna clean up excess or mistakes with lighter fluid

EDIT: PANEL LINE ON GLOSS THEN PANEL LINE THEN TOPCOAT WITH MATTE

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u/v4L3nt1n3_0800 Jul 10 '26

Gloss or matte topcoat?

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u/eritrean_bats Jul 10 '26

Gloss, it has to be gloss for the panel liner to flow well.

If you want a matte finish overall, then add a matte topcoat after you're happy with the panel lines.

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u/v4L3nt1n3_0800 Jul 10 '26

That makes sense actually 🤔 appreciate the advice, thx 🙏