Can you paint over a clear coat?

I clear coated prior to decal application. As I was nearing the end of the decals I realized I forgot to hand paint some small details. Despite the fact the model has been sprayed with Tamiya clear coat, can’t I go back and paint those small details I left out? Then spray a top coat of clear before starting my weathering.

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It shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve done the same in the past.

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Shouldn’t be an issue. Clear coat is actually just another coat of paint.

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Only problem I can see, as long as you’re using compatible products (acrylic vs. enamel vs. lacquer etc), is if your clearcoat is very glossy, you might have a hard time with paint coverage.

But that should be easy enough to overcome with a satin or matte coat as needed, even if brush-applied just over the details to be painted.

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Do it all the time over lacquer clear coat and paint using acrylics and enamels with no issue.

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Yes,some actually use it a primer

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