Vampira Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well I clear coated the 40 ford today after work. after I was done and it started drying it has a dull sheen.can anyone tell me why. This is my first lacquer paint job always used enamel in the past. I used the duplicolor clear over Tamiya. The can says a glossy shine. does it need buffed or what..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well, what brand of clear coat did you use?, was it Testor's clear coat lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampira Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 dupli color clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Has the humidity been high in your area? I've noticed that Dupli Color pray lacquers are very sensitive to high humidity, and tend to blush, leaving a dull finish. You might be able to buff it out using rubbing compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampira Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 The humidity is around 60% here in Indiana today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 That might have been just enough to cause the problem. You might try letting it cure for a few days, then try buffing it out. I'm partial to Turtle Wax, but any good brand polishing compound will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampira Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yea I will try that. I will let it dry for a few. You know we probably have the same weather you and I. Danville is about 2.5 hours or so. Thanks for the help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sounds like a classic issue of The dreaded lacquer blush You do not need to panic. I would first suggest a dehydrator for your paint jobs, and other building help. If you don't have one, set your model out on a window sill, in the sun (inside) this will warm it up a bit, then reclear with the same lacquer you used before. Then let it flash, and set in a warm place to cure. Blush is caused by trapping humidity in the clear, by prewarming the body, the humidity will gas out quicker with warmth. I use my dehydrator for all body work, prime, molding, decals, clear, future....Everything but cocktails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampira Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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