Looking for alternative for Model Master Lacquer Gloss Coat #2017

[RhythmDawg]

Hi

Any suggestions for an alternative for the discontinued MM Gloss Clear Lacquer Finish #2017? Testors Glosscote Enamel, Alclad II Klear Kate, Tamiya X22? I’m looking for a clear coat to airbrush over Testor’s Enamel Gloss Metallic Lime (cut with lacquer thinner), before I do the decals/detailing.

Thanks and take care

[John Pol]

I use automotive 2K clear and you can spray that over anything

[Snake45]

My go-to now is Rustoleum "High Lustre Coating" lacquer, available at Walmart. Applied lightly at first, it works just fine over Testor enamels. I don't even bother to decant it, just shoot it right from the can. 

[Zippi]

I'm with Snake.  I think what I use is about the same.    

[10543Modeler]

I use the Rustoleum also & am very pleased with it.

[DannyDodge]

ive had great results with testors extreme lacquer wet look clear

[RhythmDawg]

Well I tried the Rust-oleum and the results weren't too bad (I still prefer air-brushing), but I made a mess of the car hood when I dropped it while it was still wet ? Is there any way to remove/smooth the clear coat without taking off the enamel paint?

[TarheelRick]

  On 9/21/2021 at 5:31 PM, RhythmDawg said:

Well I tried the Rust-oleum and the results weren't too bad (I still prefer air-brushing), but I made a mess of the car hood when I dropped it while it was still wet ? Is there any way to remove/smooth the clear coat without taking off the enamel paint?

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My only suggestion would be to let it dry sufficiently, week or so, than very carefully with 1000 or better grit paper, wet sand down to the enamel.

[davysmodels]

Have been using UPOL-1 clear. 

Great from the spray can, but i decant and airbrush. 

There are online videos of the Upol.

Always perform a test first when using a new product. 

UPOL-1 0796 Clear gloss  

[RhythmDawg]

If I wanted to decant and airbrush the Rust-oleum or UPOL-1, would I need a lacquer thinner and what ratio for thinner is recommended: 2(clear):1(thinner).

I just checked and it doesn't look like the UPOL is available in Canada. Bummer.

Edited September 25, 2021 by RhythmDawg