clear coating 'Scale Finishes', which?

[fiatboy]

I am having success with Scale Finishes.  Each bottle is good for 2 models, if you are a little conservative.  But what clear-coat?  Can I use Tamiya clear coat?  I had to run a higher pressure on the 'Scale Finishes', maybe 25-30 PSI.  , but it came out beautifully!  

[hedotwo]

I use Tamiya's TS-13 for most all my builds including the many I've done with Scalefinishes colors.  Zero problems.  

[StevenGuthmiller]

You can use pretty much whatever you want over Scale Finishes "base coat", as it's a lacquer and will accept virtually anything.

My approach is to use Duplicolor "Perfect Match", "Protective Clear Coat", and then cut and polish.

 

I know that there are all kinds of new advancements in clear coats with all of the "K" products, but I'm a little old school, and I figure if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

 

[eldo60]

On 12/14/2024 at 2:30 PM, StevenGuthmiller said:

You can use pretty much whatever you want over Scale Finishes "base coat", as it's a lacquer and will accept virtually anything.

My approach is to use Duplicolor "Perfect Match", "Protective Clear Coat", and then cut and polish.

 

I know that there are all kinds of new advancements in clear coats with all of the "K" products, but I'm a little old school, and I figure if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

 

my thoughts exactly, i use scalefinishes paints as well as mcw.

duplicolor clear is just fine for my purposes.

like you said if it ain't broke don't fix it

 

btw, where did you purchase the models pictured 

[StevenGuthmiller]

5 hours ago, eldo60 said:

my thoughts exactly, i use scalefinishes paints as well as mcw.

duplicolor clear is just fine for my purposes.

like you said if it ain't broke don't fix it

 

btw, where did you purchase the models pictured 

They were both acquired some years ago.

The Grand Prix on eBay, and the 442 through a trade on the forum.

 

 

Steve