Clearing acrylic paint

[slusher]

Can you clear acrylic paint with Testors lacquer semigloss?

[Dave G.]

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..

[Plowboy]

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.

[slusher]

When I get to painting I will do a test but wanted an idea.. thanks for your input..

[Classicgas]

Yes, test, but most hobby laquers are pretty mild compared to automotive or professional cabinetry lacquers.

[Dave G.]

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.

[MeatMan]

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.

[slusher]

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….?