Clearing Alclad II Lacquer

[Modlbldr]

So, I have a couple bottles of Alclad II Chrome and want to chrome some bumpers. It says it may be sealed with Alclad Aqua Gloss but I don't have any. What have you used to clear Alclad Chrome?

Later-

[StevenGuthmiller]

Nothing.

Generally clears don’t work well over any of the chrome paints.

As a rule, it will dull the finish.

 

 

 

Steve

[mr moto]

What he said.

I have their Aqua Gloss and even that dulls it somewhat. I've just accepted that Alclad doesn't stand up to being handled and treated it as such.

[Straightliner59]

I concur with the above. If you're "duplicating" virtually any natural metal surface, clear coats are generally detrimental to the finish, and best avoided. Although flat coats work well in the case of cast metal finishes.

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

I concur. Most chrome don't react well with clear. I have used Revell's spray chrome for a year now, and I must say it is very satisfactory, and if you leave it to dry (harden?) for about 10 days, it will resist to reasonnable handling needs.

See wheels, grille and runningboards on the following pics. 

CT

[StevenGuthmiller]

Alclad is relatively durable once it has had time to cure fully.

Much more so than something like Molotow, which only makes sense as Alclad is a lacquer and not an ink.

That said, “durable” is a relative term when discussing all of these chrome paints.

None of them are really durable in the true sense.

Some are just a little better than others.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[yh70]

Tom Kendall test this on the Alclad. but make sure the Alclad is well cured.  it works on the Revell Chrome. this is a enamel clear and you should be able to  spray it over the Lacquer. will it keep the gloss or dull the Alclad ? let us know. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JCN91I?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Edited July 9, 2024 by yh70