What is it exactly ?
02-26-2010, 07:06 AM
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What is it exactly ?
Does anybody know what Top Flite LustreKote Spray Flat Clear is exactly ?
Is it a Lacquer ? Can it be top coated on all other paints and finishes with out damage ?
Thanks for help !
Is it a Lacquer ? Can it be top coated on all other paints and finishes with out damage ?
Thanks for help !
02-26-2010, 11:24 PM
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RE: What is it exactly ?
I do not know EXACTLY what it is, but I can tell you it is lacquer based. Unless you are using Lustercrap under the clear, do a test panel FIRST (better to find out on a test panel than the plane).
FWIW - Most auto parts stores sell a clear ACRYLIC ENGINE ENAMEL. I have found this stuff to be compatible with MOST paints and is fuel proof for 10% nitro.
FWIW - Most auto parts stores sell a clear ACRYLIC ENGINE ENAMEL. I have found this stuff to be compatible with MOST paints and is fuel proof for 10% nitro.
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RE: What is it exactly ?
I have used it over cured Behr exterior latex with no problems. I have used it over Krylon with no problems.
I use it to fuel proof and seal computer generated decals - both ink jet and dry (ribbon) inks with no problems.
Trick is to spray light coats (2 or 3) rather than one heavy coat.
However, for my last painted project I used Varathane Diamond Floor Finish water based poly-u over cured Behr latex
and it is working out just fine.
Works for me.
Dan
I use it to fuel proof and seal computer generated decals - both ink jet and dry (ribbon) inks with no problems.
Trick is to spray light coats (2 or 3) rather than one heavy coat.
However, for my last painted project I used Varathane Diamond Floor Finish water based poly-u over cured Behr latex
and it is working out just fine.
Works for me.
Dan
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RE: What is it exactly ?
Dan, you mention using Krylon paint with the Top Flite Flat clear over it.
Which type ? I think there are many to pick from (Krylon)
- Jim
Which type ? I think there are many to pick from (Krylon)
- Jim
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RE: What is it exactly ?
Hi guys. I have painted 1 model and I am about ready to paint my second one. On both models I covered with koverall and then Minwax Polycrilic. I then painted with paint the local auto parts store mixed for me. It is an acrylic enamel. I find it to be fuel proof to 15%. I have not used a top/clearcoat because my finish is a high gloss already, and is very hard. I am interested in seeing if a clearcoat will give me more of a high gloss. Auto clearcoat is very expensive. At least, I have not found any that I can get in a small quantity.
I also read one of your postings where you applied a poly over the paint? Did you do that in place of a clearcoat?
And I have never seen a blue minwax poly. Is that like a colored dope?
I also read one of your postings where you applied a poly over the paint? Did you do that in place of a clearcoat?
And I have never seen a blue minwax poly. Is that like a colored dope?
