slusher Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Can you clear acrylic paint with Testors lacquer semigloss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 The short answer, yes. The longer version test lol ! But I've shot the Model Master clears over several acrylic paints. And harsher clear lacquers too like Minwax,Rustoleum and Deft, Watco etc over various acrylics, from craft paints to artist acrylic and Vallejo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I've sprayed Tamiya TS 13 over acrylic with no problems. Haven't done it with Testors though. As David said, do a test to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 When I get to painting I will do a test but wanted an idea.. thanks for your input.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Yes, test, but most hobby laquers are pretty mild compared to automotive or professional cabinetry lacquers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I've also shot the lacquer Metalizer clear over( from an airbrush ) bare plastic with oil stains on it. I would think if something would hiccup it would be that. That's some strong smelling stuff. I did dust it on not knowing how it might go. Came out beautiful. It was wood grain floor boards on a 1911 classic car and I didn't want to lose that grain pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Good answers. I've done it as well but a lot of folks on FB are stuck on the "never use lacquer over enamel" claim without ever really checking it out for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 8:50 AM, MeatMan said: Good answers. I've done it as well but a lot of folks on FB are stuck on the "never use lacquer over enamel" claim without ever really checking it out for themselves. I always believed it was enamel over lacquer….? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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