two tone paint question

[majel]

I am doing a two tone paint job on a Craftsman Nascar truck (red and black)using model master acrylics for both colors. My question is how long do I need to let the first layer (red) gas out before I mask it off and paint the black layer. Also, I am using model master acrylic clear coat over it all. Is this a good combination or should I use a different clear coat?

[MikeMc]

I would put acrylics in the dehydrator for 2 hours, w/o I would wait 4 hours...acrylics properly thinned will dry very quick for tapeouts

As far as clear goes, I never use the stuff in acrylics, Tamiya TS13 or Future will both work

Edited June 5, 2011 by Stasch

[crazyjim]

What if you're using HOK paints? Would the Future still work?

[roadhawg]

What if you're using HOK paints? Would the Future still work?

Future will work over anything.

[MikeMc]

One caution about future....no wetsanding.....dry sand and polish.....

[Scale-Master]

Point of clarification... Future is clear acrylic.

[crazyjim]

Okay. Future is acrylic. I've used it over enamel and clear. Is it okay to use under HOK? I'm not sure what kind of paint HOK is.

[roadhawg]

Okay. Future is acrylic. I've used it over enamel and clear. Is it okay to use under HOK? I'm not sure what kind of paint HOK is.

Yes. You can use Future over ANYTHING. Acrylics, Lacquers, Enamels, HOK, Artists Oil Paints, Shoe Polish......you name it.

[Scale-Master]

I believe HOK is a lacquer, (I don't use it), but I would not recommend using Future under any lacquer.

That's not to say it won't work, but long term it may develop issues. I have seen fissures appear months later in the Future under a solvent based clear.