Testors Ultra Gloss Clearcoat over decals?

[crowe-t]

Has anyone sprayed Testors Ultra Gloss Clearcoat Auto Lacquer over decals after the decals were applied to a kit?

A friend suggested that the Testors clearcoat lacquer may be too hot and might eat the decals. He also said the Testors clear lacquer would cause the decals to yellow over time. He thought that Gunze clear gloss might be better to spray over decals to seal them on a model.

Any thoughts on this?

[curt raitz]

I've been using the Ultra Gloss Clearcoat over decals for years...have never had a problem with decals lifting as long as the 1st couple of coats of clearcoat are lightly misted over the decals.

Have never had decals "yellow" using this product...prefer it over Tamiya's Clear TS-13, which is a good choice as well

spray away!

[crowe-t]

Thanks Curt for the information. I don't know what my friend was talking about however I figured I'd ask to see if anyone used this specific clear coat over decals.

After you apply the clear coat can it be polished?

Thanks,

Mike.

Edited October 6, 2012 by crowe-t

[curt raitz]

Thanks Curt for the information. I don't know what my friend was talking about however I figured I'd ask to see if anyone used this specific clear coat over decals.

After you apply the clear coat can it be polished?

Thanks,

Mike.

Yes, it can be polished with great results

[lanesteele240]

Just sprayed testors wet look lacer over a model covered with carbon decals. Be careful. Light coats especially on old decals. Test with any decal not used like kit name/manufacture.

Hard to tell in the pics but the black is carbon fiber sheet decal.