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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2015 18:07:01 GMT -7
I just put a lot of time in a gasser car and I would like to spray it with a coat of clearcoat. I have the decals on it and I have a can of model masters custom lacquer ultra gloss clearcoat please tell me the steps I need to take to put a nice coat of clear on . thanks Quinton the paint I used is testors spray enamel gloss green or is there another clearcoat I should use.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jun 8, 2015 18:51:07 GMT -7
I personally like Tamiya clear coat - using a rattle can.
I am soon going to start experimenting using an airbrush and Future (Pledge multi-use)
BUT, what I have found I like the best, again using rattle can, is the Tamiya clear
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Post by sharp on Jun 8, 2015 20:22:11 GMT -7
I use rustoleum crystal clear enamel ( got it at walmart). spray your enamel color then let dry for one day then spray 3 coats of clear, hope this helps you..good luck with your build  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2015 0:05:25 GMT -7
I just put a lot of time in a gasser car and I would like to spray it with a coat of clearcoat. I have the decals on it and I have a can of model masters custom lacquer ultra gloss clearcoat please tell me the steps I need to take to put a nice coat of clear on . thanks Quinton the paint I used is testors spray enamel gloss green or is there another clearcoat I should use. You CAN NOT put a lacquer clearcoat over ENAMEL paint cause it will wrinkle the enamel paint, you Can use enamel clear or an acrylic clear. Tamiya is an acrylic paint so you should be OK with that.
Just make sure it is clean and oil free. I'd give it a little bath with warm water and a little dish soap, rinse with warm water, use a soft cloth to gently wipe it down then let air dry and wipe it down with a clean soft cloth or a tack cloth (I use the tack cloth from either Home Depot or Lowes ) just before you spray the clear on.
With the decals on I'd use a real light first coat of clear then the next coat a little heavier.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2015 12:50:48 GMT -7
thanks for the info this will help me a lot. John2308 how long do I have to wait to put the second coat on. Coyotecrunch do you mean like pledge furniture polish in a spray can is that like wax. Sharp I like rustoleum paint and primer but did not know they made clear coat . thanks Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jun 9, 2015 13:06:56 GMT -7
The stuff I was referring to, I pictured below. I used it, with a brush no less, on some windows of the 69 Camaro build I did. Had to clear coat the windows from the decals applied to them. It honestly made the windows clearer and look more like glass. Stuff is self leveling, so an even brushed on coat worked great! I am next gonna try this stuff on chrome parts. Big D mentioned if you coat your chrome, while still on the trees, before handling the parts, it will help to keep away the nasty finger smudging. Plus, tons of guys have said they use this in their airbrush and clear coat their builds. That's coming for me, once I get all the connectors for the airbrushes I have. Kind of hard stuff to find, I found mine in a store called Homeland, but you would think Wal-Mart, Dollar General, etc would carry this as well
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2015 0:16:27 GMT -7
Usually wait 10 to 15 minutes between coats at least, the heavier the coat the longer you should wait and that might me up to an hour.  |
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Post by jkflash on Jun 12, 2015 12:02:34 GMT -7
I usually let my primers and paints dry overnight before applying the next coat. I also try to give the parts being painted a bath in between primer and paint or paint and clear. I usually wait somewhere in the 10-15 minute range for the current wet coat to flash and then I will put the next coat on. I normally do one primer to cover the bare plastic, 2 color coats, and then 2 clearcoats. I would like to get a thicker, shinier clearcoat when done so I may have to dip into my autobody class books to figure that out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2015 20:06:30 GMT -7
I usually let my primers and paints dry overnight before applying the next coat. I also try to give the parts being painted a bath in between primer and paint or paint and clear. I usually wait somewhere in the 10-15 minute range for the current wet coat to flash and then I will put the next coat on. I normally do one primer to cover the bare plastic, 2 color coats, and then 2 clearcoats. I would like to get a thicker, shinier clearcoat when done so I may have to dip into my autobody class books to figure that out. If you want a deeper shine use 4 clearcoats and then polish after about a week of drying |
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