Originally Posted by wonwinglo

The problem with Humbrol & Revell matt paints are they are really just too matt,study any full sized camouflaged aircraft either at an airshow or a museum and you will see what I mean,although the paint is matt it is just too flat to be totally authentic,however there is a very simple way to improve the finish and anyone can achieve it,firstly allow the paint to dry out properly otherwise you will do more damage to the finish than good,simply take a lint free cloth and wrap this around a finger,gently rub the paint finish and you will quickly achieve a nice flat sheen that looks realistic,it just takes that harsh effect away that real aircraft do not have.
A simple tip but one well worth remembering.