Clear Coat

[Build Up Boy]

Any recommandations for clear coating over a lacquer paint job and sealing decals other than clear lacquer? I'm concerned about too much build up / coats with the clear lacquer to acheive a high gloss look. I don't want to loose alot of detail on my 1/25 Pro Stock car.

I do not own a air brush.

Marty

[Guest Gramps-xrds]

Hate to say this but, you'll have less build up using lacquer than you will with just about anything else. Enamels have a tendency build up around edges, emblems and trim. Lacquer doesn't and it usually goes on a lot less thick and polishes out better. If you want less build up, spray it in thin coats till you get what you want.

[MikeMc]

You want lacquer TS13

If you won't do lacquer , Then future is your choice

[Fuel Coupe]

I just started using Urethane over lacquer and so far I like the results. It shoots over most all finishes and decals with little drama. Do your homework and protect yourself if you decide to go this route.

[Build Up Boy]

SHANE-

Great cars! Gotta love Glidden's Pinto Pro-stock. I'm working on diecast version of Warren Johnson's 2000 Black & silver Grand Am. I like your paint stand, what'd ya make it out of or did you buy it?

marty

[Fuel Coupe]

SHANE-

Great cars! Gotta love Glidden's Pinto Pro-stock. I'm working on diecast version of Warren Johnson's 2000 Black & silver Grand Am. I like your paint stand, what'd ya make it out of or did you buy it?

marty

Thank you Marty.

Its a Tamiya Paint stand. I always used bent up coat hangers and finally stepped up to this and love it...

[MikeMc]

Not without a airbrush. No airbrush, you will have to use rattlecans. Laquer is your best bet, or buy a airbrush and use Future.

You really don't need an airbrush for Future...Get a 3" or 4" SOFT bristled brush (not a cheapie) and paint the body in a couple of passes...then walk away.....do not touch but look in the corners..for a buildup or puddle...if it did then gently wick it away with a corner of a paper towel. you may need 2 coats...but this stuff works!! If you do not like it or made a boo-boo...Windex or ammonia will remove it even when dry. I have had more problems using my airbrushes with future...So I went to the brush route and am very happy...I've always used future on window glass and love it!

Future is self leveling......