diff --git a/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp b/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
index a725fc2eb..880df57d0 100644
--- a/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
+++ b/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
@@ -108,6 +108,9 @@ bool RenderMeshExample::onAdd()
    // Add this object to the scene
    addToScene();
 
+   // Refresh this object's material (if any)
+   updateMaterial();
+
    return true;
 }