Dupli Color Engine Enamel

[RodBurNeR]

I was hoping someone here has used this paint on a model. If so...did you clear coat it?

I used it years ago and cleared it with Dupli Color Acrylic Lacquer, but it wrinkled up on me...yea I know it's because of the enamel vs. lacquer.....but back then I didn't.

Now I want to know if there is a clear that I can put over it without ruining it.

TIA

[MR BIGGS]

I have used them all. the only one I stay away from is the satin blk or blk primer. they seem like they never dry. the only top coat I use is Urethain. Never tried it with anything else. But Urethain I the only stuff that can go over anything, unless you go enamel over lacquer.

[RodBurNeR]

  MR BIGGS said:

I have used them all. the only one I stay away from is the satin blk or blk primer. they seem like they never dry. the only top coat I use is Urethain. Never tried it with anything else. But Urethain I the only stuff that can go over anything, unless you go enamel over lacquer.

hmm , never tried Urethane before. I don't use those soft paints either, I agree with you. I wonder if some Krylon clear I have would work on it? I am not looking to go to any great lengths here, I just might clear the paint and polish it out a little. The paint it'self "etched" on me so I am wanting to smooth it out a bit. I can polish the paint....but I don't want to rub through.

[LVZ2881]

Dupli-color does make a can of Engine Enamel Clear that goes with the engine enamel colors.

I have used it and found that it gives a nice gloss, but definitely needs polishing due to orange peel, but that could also be my spray technique.

[roadhawg]

First, I wouldn't recommend an enamel based clear, as it will yellow over time. I've become a believer in Future acrylic floor finish....that stuff rocks! Any acrylic clear should be ok.

Automotive urethane IS the best to use, but #1, its pricey, and #2, use a respirator.

Edited March 18, 2009 by roadhawg

[RodBurNeR]

thanks for your replies, I will check into the engine clear....didn't see any but I was not looking either

[Tom Kren]

I have tried it too works great but not the clear but i dont use clear anyways!

[RodBurNeR]

  Tom Kren said:

I have tried it too works great but not the clear but i dont use clear anyways!

you don't use clear on anything? you rattle can or air brush?

[Tom Kren]

RIGHT OUT OF THE CAN AND JUST USE RUBBING COMPOUND.

[RodBurNeR]

  Tom Kren said:

RIGHT OUT OF THE CAN AND JUST USE RUBBING COMPOUND.

you are good Tom! I would rub through the paint, I have to use clear to protect myself haha!