Paint types - Question

[Mizozuman2]

Okay, so I'm not sure on the whole which paints can go under/over other's. But I have Dupli-Color Spray paint on a body, and wasn't sure if Tamiya Clear would be okay to spray over it. I know some kinds of paints don't mix well with others when sprayed.

[charlie8575]

Tamiya clear MIGHT be okay. It can be rather hot, and can even bother lacquers. I'd try a little on some sprue first to see what happens.

If that's TS-13 clear in the spray can, treat it like gold. That stuff is next to impossible to get in the U.S. anymore due to some bureaucrat.

Charlie Larkin

[Mizozuman2]

Tamiya clear MIGHT be okay. It can be rather hot, and can even bother lacquers. I'd try a little on some sprue first to see what happens.

If that's TS-13 clear in the spray can, treat it like gold. That stuff is next to impossible to get in the U.S. anymore due to some bureaucrat.

Charlie Larkin

I get mine in the 3/4 oz. jars. I use AB a lot. I'm not against Spray Paint though. This body I've got painted right now is looking good. Just needs more shine.

But thanks for the info. I think I'll just wait till I head to Wally World again and pick up a can of clear there. I hear Testor's clear is good. Has anyone used it? My Wal-Mart has their Model car aisle back.

[Modelmartin]

I should think your Tamiya clear would be fine over the duplicolor especially if it is the acrylic in the jar. Their lacquer should be ok if you build up a few dust coats and then a final wet coat.

[ZTony8]

I didn't have great luck putting TS-13 over Duplicolor.It didn't seem to have great gloss.Maybe it was just me or maybe there's some chemical incompatatbility(?).

Testor One Coat(non one coat) clear is milder than TS-13 and doesn't seem to harm decals like TS-13 did.I never tried Testor clear over Duplicolor.