Clear coat... over Decals... over MCW Paint?

[crowe-t]

On a future build I may give MCW(Model Car World) lacquer paint a try. I'd be applying decals on the MCW paint too.

I'd like to apply a final clear coat over the whole body to seal the decals after they are applied on the model.

What's a good (lacquer)clear coat to use over both decals and MCW lacquer paint?

Does the MCW paint have to be polished before I apply the decals or is it smooth enough?

Edited July 30, 2013 by crowe-t

[sportandmiah]

Lacquer over decals will work but with many light mist coats to start off...otherwise the decals will peel off. Testors, tamiya, duplicolor will all work.

Edited July 30, 2013 by sportandmiah

[crowe-t]

A friend had an experience with Testors lacquer clear turning yellow on a model. BTW, it wasn't over decals but the clear did yellow a bit.

Is this common with Testors? Maybe he had a bad can.

Edited July 30, 2013 by crowe-t

[sportandmiah]

I believe almost all clears will eventually unless there's UV protectant in it. Mr.Clear has a UV version that I've yet to try.

[DON-T2]

Note that Mr. Colors UV clear states on the can not to use over decals. One of the few things in English on the can.

[crowe-t]

Thanks for the heads up on the Mr. Color clear.

[Mike_G]

If you use Micro-set when you apply your decals, be sure to wait at least a couple of days for any residue to fully evaporate before clearcoating over them- the acid in Micro-set can react with your clearcoat causing the decals to bubble up or get pinholes.

[rustbucket82]

Note that Mr. Colors UV clear states on the can not to use over decals. One of the few things in English on the can.

See below. I mist it over decals and never have had a problem yet.

Lacquer over decals will work but with many light mist coats to start off...otherwise the decals will peel off. Testors, tamiya, duplicolor will all work.

[hooknladderno1]

Dave at MCW offers his own clear IIRC. Always good to deal with.

David