Painting Problem - Bleed Through

[Valmont]

So I basecoated a ton of models using Midnight Blue (GW). I applied the paint in a slightly thinned manner (using water) on top of two different types of primer (some models are primed with GW White Primer, Old Can; Other models are primed with Krylon Sandable White).

I then did some highlighting on the midnight blue with a mix of Midnight Blue and Wolf Grey (Vallejo).

Now for some reason whenever I paint over the blue with white, the white pulls part of the blue through turning into a light lavender. I\'ve even covered it with a coat of Codex Grey, then painted white, and had the lavender leach in. I\'ve used Vallejo White, GW Skull White, Golden Titanium White, Golden Zinc white. They all do it.

Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[DaN]

Argh! Why write in orange on a light background??

I\'ve recopied your text to make it easier to read!!

So I basecoated a ton of models using Midnight Blue (GW). I applied the paint in a slightly thinned manner (using water) on top of two different types of primer (some models are primed with GW White Primer, Old Can; Other models are primed with Krylon Sandable White).

I then did some highlighting on the midnight blue with a mix of Midnight Blue and Wolf Grey (Vallejo).

Now for some reason whenever I paint over the blue with white, the white pulls part of the blue through turning into a light lavender. I\'ve even covered it with a coat of Codex Grey, then painted white, and had the lavender leach in. I\'ve used Vallejo White, GW Skull White, Golden Titanium White, Golden Zinc white. They all do it.

Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Valmont]

Sorry, I don\'t use the white background...it makes my eyes bleed

 

[generulpoleaxe]

you need to let the paint cure, if it\'s put on too thick (or too thin) it may be touch dry but a wet brush will give the effect you describe.

use a hair dryer to quickly cure it after each layer and that will sort the problem out.

 

[DrEvilmonki]

You could also try varnishing the model before you go further.

 

[Thunderhawker]

Originally posted by DrEvilmonki
You could also try varnishing the model before you go further.

Aye! And here, here!
This also works when you have a mini whose edges keep mysteriously chipping the paint away (Curse you Radagast) no matter how well primed it is or how great a care you take not to touch the mini directly.

 

[EArkham]

I knew when I saw the title that you were talking about GW Midnight Blue.

It helps to minimize this problem if you don\'t thin the Midnight Blue, and don\'t thin any colours going over the Midnight Blue. Definitely don\'t use Liquitex Slo-Dri Fluid Retarder -- for some reason, this makes it worse than anything (but it works fine on every other colour).

Or you could switch to Foundation Necron Abyss, which doesn\'t seem to have this problem.

You can also let the Midnight Blue dry completely, then give it several solid glazes of blue or black ink. Anything that puts a layer of colour between the Midnight Blue and lighter shades will help.

Scary thing with this colour is that I\'ve had a model dry for three days before dullcoting. The lavender effect showed up immediately after dullcoting.

I hate this colour. I avoid using it unless I actually want a purple shade rather than a blue or blue-black.

Kep

 

[SteadyEdd]

try mixing a touch of regal blue into it. Might make it too light but it does seem to take a fairly big bit of regal blue to change the shade noticably. Could be just enough to hold the blue.

Its just an idea though, im not an experienced painter (yet). I just been using midnight blue for the past few days myself.

 

[nosirrahkcaz]

I also had this problem when I went to dullcoat it bleed through and turned to the lavender color talked about. I think I let it dry for at least a day also. weird