Spray can gloss

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Hi!

I have recently started modeling, and finding it very enjoyable, but I have yet to gather all the needed materials for a full finished painted model.

I am using acrylic paints (random art brand) atm, and I want to clear gloss coat in preparation for decals and some wash weathering.

As I am currently using brushes and not planning on buying an airbrush soon, I am looking for a good spray can clear finishes, both gloss and matt, that can be safly applied to my acrylic painted models.

My local paint shop had a spray can of gloss but the results on the model were undesireable, the paint crinkled and ‘crazed’.

Its hard to get the branded spray cans where I live, so I was wondering how can I find out what sprays are aafe and what to stay away from, maybe ingredients wise.

To my understanding hand brushing gloss is not favorable-would love to hear your comments on the subject.

Thanks!

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This is the stuff you can use,just make sure your acrylics are fully cured (a couple of days)

they also make a dullcoat

https://www.amazon.com/Testor-Corp-1261-Glosscote-Testors/dp/B0035LHAEK/ref=asc_df_B0035LHAEK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312039856506&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3342846552380920144&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010268&hvtargid=pla-569223700689&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68991967824&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312039856506&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3342846552380920144&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010268&hvtargid=pla-569223700689

you should be able to find it cheaper then Amazon I think

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What is the subject here would be what you use for “wash weathering”. As Tojo explained well on another thread, the gloss coat has to be something that the weathering wash won’'t dissolve.

For example, I like to weather with spirit based washes.

So I use acrylic as a gloss barrier coat.

A good choice is acrylic floor finish. It is really thin and can be airbrushed or hand brushed.

One tip- use a piece of absorbant paper to soak out the runs and drips that form.

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I’ve been using tamiya gloss coat recently. TS 13

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The wrinkled or crazed can be anything from spraying outside, brand and or solvent type, etc…

IF by chance you used Krylon brand, ditch it! Krylon are garbage. I’ve had a couple kits ruined because of that brand.

As others said, Testors or Tamiya brand works. I use Rustoleum brand clear in a rattle can.

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I actualy AM spraying outside, due to nasty odors. How would that affect the paint?

My main problem is getting those brands, as they aren’t readily available here. I saw some Rustoleum sprays in my local hardware store, do they work well with acrylic?

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How long did you wait to let the acrylic paint cure?

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at first about a day, then paint cracked and I thought maybe it wasn’t dried yet.
So I tried the spray on a piece that was standing for over a week and the effect was the same… it definetly cured by that time- its very hot and dry here.

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I just noticed “Not for use over decals and stickers” warning on the small label on the top of spray cans of Tamiya clear gloss and semi-clear gloss. What in the world were they thinking of? That’s what people mostly use the stuff for! I tested, and it had no ill effects on very thin, good quality decals. Maybe another California regulation, ya think?

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Yup… leave it the Nanny State of California.

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What on earth could California possibly have to do with that warning?

Oh, I forgot. Everything wrong in the world is California’s fault…

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Well, at least you don’t live in California. If you did, that paint would give you cancer there!! [*-)]

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Try an airbrush at a low PSI.Spray light misty coats at about 4 inches.Enamel clear coats stay ( non- dry)for life.I use “Gauzy Shine enchanter”gloss which is an acrylic gloss that dries fast.Good over enamel finishes.Enamel ssealers tend To sink into any type of weathering .Again the key is to spray lightly.Rattle can sealers are already thick Also, you can spray testers flat over the Gauzy “Shine Enchancer Sealer.Remember spray light misty coats.Practice w/a sample piece to get the results you want.Good Luck.Now I have to get back to my tractor trailer and finish loading my modeling contest awards.