Clearcoat needed?

[addicted2modeling]

I just performed a multi-step polishing with fine sanding discs to repair the orange peel pain from my truck. So far, it looks very nice but there is some small "rough spots" which are hard to take care due to their size. They noticeable on molding lines like the fender. Anyway, since I have me such a nice finish, is clear coat needed or not? Since I will paint the lower half in a metallic color to give it that two tone finish, should I reconsider using a clearcoat? Here is my cab so far.

[kilrathy10]

Just use some Future floor polish.....You can even brush it on and it will smooth out nice and even with on heck of a shine.....Don't worry if it looks like it's turning white in spots....They WILL dry clear.....Scared me a couple of times, but the finish is Awesome.....

[frozono]

I use Future for all my models......... I'm using it since 1997.......

This is a sample of one of my models....... I painted this one 8 years a go and clear coated with Future....... I just re coated by hand 3 weeks a go........ this is the brush that i use......... and like Kilrathy10 said dry clear. The finish is awesome...... no need to polish..... this product is a hit.......

I hope this help........

[fantacmet]

While it's true you don't need to polish future or any other clear coat to make it shine, I do to ensure the thing is level. That way you get a finish that looks like it's wet rather than just a glossy finish.

Also don't polish until AFTER the final coat of whatever is on, or your subsequent coats will have trouble sticking.

[addicted2modeling]

and how do I apply future floor polish?

[fantacmet]

I run it straight through an airbrush, other people brush it on.

[addicted2modeling]

I don't have an airbrush.