1hobby1 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) So I just finished spraying this body. I used testors metallic copper thinned 1:1 with lacquer thinner. It didn't come out as glossy as the last testors metallic I used but I kind of like the look. I'm on the fence with clearing it or not so, if anyone has used it before and has photos with it clear coated that they can share that would be great! Also what clears do you use over the 1:1 ratio? Edited July 6, 2016 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JollySipper Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Wow, That's a nice color! and I like the "suede" look it has not cleared.... If you're building it as a pro-touring car, it would look good with black wheels and some black trim.Just an idea, but it's your build, friend...... do as you'd like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Wow, That's a nice color! and I like the "suede" look it has not cleared.... If you're building it as a pro-touring car, it would look good with black wheels and some black trim.Just an idea, but it's your build, friend...... do as you'd like!that's a really good idea! I'm actually building this as a Gasser, and was thinking of doing a gunmetal color wheel. I do like the way it came out also, almost feels period correct without a high-gloss. But I wonder how much this color pops with some clear coat. Might have to try it on a spoon first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 What about a matte clear? If you have any of the paint left, go to the dollar store and get a bag of cheap plastic spoons. Spray a couple of the same way you painted the car then use a normal clear on one and a matte on another, could try a semi gloss clear as well and see which you like best.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Not to open another bag of snakes, but this might be a good use for Future. You can brush (or airbrush) on a couple coats and see how it looks, and if you don't like it, you can wash it right back off with household ammonia without hurting the underlying copper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you have any paint left i would try lacquer clear on some spare hoods or scrap bodies. Enamel clears yellow after time. Snake has a good idea also with Future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I think that I would give it some sort of clear coat.If this is the paint that I think it is, it's extremely fragile & is prone to all sorts of problems.The Testors Metallic silver, copper & gold can have some real adhesion problems.Since you thinned it with lacquer thinner, it may not have quite the same issues, but I wouldn't be too sure. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 thanks! im going to try some clear coats today on a spoon and see how I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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