diff --git a/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp b/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
index a725fc2eb..5f0e49558 100644
--- a/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
+++ b/Engine/source/T3D/examples/renderMeshExample.cpp
@@ -107,6 +107,8 @@ bool RenderMeshExample::onAdd()
 
    // Add this object to the scene
    addToScene();
+   // Refresh this object's material (if any)
+   updateMaterial();
 
    return true;
 }