Clear coat

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Techniques
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Does Testors/Model Master make a product that acts as a “clear coat” or final coat – to give the model a shine to it?? I’ve used a metallic paint and it just doesn’t have the brillance I thought it would. Is this a job for Future?

Thanks!

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They make clear but I don’t know what that’d do to metalics. they usually tell you clear and metalic don’t mix. You could try rubbing(buffing) if even if it’s not the buffable. Might help.

3

It is a job for Future! Check out Swanny’s website for good Future tips.

4

Testors Clear enamel should work fine, I have used it over many metallic paint jobs with good luck.
Lee

5

Try Tamiya’s TS-13 clear spray, very good stuff.[2c]

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I did a model of tamia’s Ford Sierra, I sprayed it with a 2 pac clear & it came out really glossy. this was done last year & it hasnt harmed the decals or paint in any way.

  • One thing though is you cant paint over clear parts or they will go frosted