Weathering Washes Off

[Hakizi]

I have tried weathering a hardbody using watered down acrylic paint, which is pretty much what I have seen everywhere. However, when the body gets wet (even weeks after painting, so it's definitely dry) the weathering paint washes off. I'm a little lost as to how to make it not disappear when my truck gets wet. Is this possibly because I am mixing too much water into the paint?

[Shinchu]

Hit the whole thing with matte clear spray. Do light mist coats so it stays dull.

[TooOldForThis]

Originally Posted by Hakizi

I have tried weathering a hardbody using watered down acrylic paint, which is pretty much what I have seen everywhere. However, when the body gets wet (even weeks after painting, so it's definitely dry) the weathering paint washes off. I'm a little lost as to how to make it not disappear when my truck gets wet. Is this possibly because I am mixing too much water into the paint?

Krylon Matte Finish has worked for me. When you're done weathering, spray it on top of everything. It gets a little hazy-looking if you put it on too thick so don't get carried away.

[Mike Flea]

You can also use Testor's Dullcoat

[Voodoobrew]

It puts da clear coat on its skin, or it gets teh hose again...