Clear coat

[Kaleb]

Ok, I've done started with painting...now my next step to work on is clear coating.

I know I have to let the paint gas out before doing so or you will get all kinds of bubbles(bad experience)

What paint works best with what clear coat?

I know enamel over lacquer is not good or is it different with clear?

My two top choices are Testors and Krylon. I don't and will eventually buy Tamiya.

[moparfarmer]

Joshua, I use exclusivly Duplicolor from an auto parts store, straight from the can. Two dustings then a little heavier. It comes out smooth but not

like glass. Clear coat from Duplicolor and then wet sand and polish. Spray clear same as paint. I use 2000 wet but some(many go to higher grit)then I I polish out with Meguiars cleaner(maroon bottle) followed with their Gold class paste or Scrtch X. Lacquer over enamel is a NO NO every time.

I've always stayed away from Krylon as its super hot. With my paint I warm them up with warm water then spray. Don't use boiling water. Could

make for bad accident(explosion, with paint everywhere) Hope this helps in some way with your questions.

[Scale-Master]

What paint works best with what clear coat?

Answer: The same brand as the clear is a safe bet.

I know enamel over lacquer is not good or is it different with clear?

Answer: It is Lacquer over Enamel that is dangerous to the outcome. Usually enamel over lacquer is a non-issue.

My two top choices are Testors and Krylon. I don't and will eventually buy Tamiya.

Opinion: Of those three choices for gloss body painting, Tamiya is my first, Testors is second, and Krylon is not something I would use. (I do use Krylon for some non-body related parts.)