Hand Job

[phaserburn]

Got tired of my nasty old side emblems so I repainted them by hand:





Does anybody have a good suggestion for top clear coat? I use acrylic paints for this. Is a spray lacquer the best or will it work? Whats the best rattle can way to protect this?

[tkent02]

I would go with clear from the same manufacturer, it should be compatible.

[phaserburn]

its a mixed botch of hobby paints that are acrylic. Do I hurt anything by using a lacquer?

[tkent02]

I think probably lacquer solvents will eat any acrylic.
Probably not a good idea.

[salty_monk]

You might be able to use something like a marine varnish.... why not ask the guy in the hobby shop??

[Pharkmeh]

Geebuzz - I nearly dint even open this thread.....

[Jethro]

Geebuzz - I nearly dint even open this thread.....

Yeah... right...:?

[Billy Ricks]

I wouldn't use lacquer, it will probably lift your paint. Dupli-color makes a clear engine coat with ceramic. It's available at most auto parts stores that sell rattle can paint.

[DanTheMan]

Geebuzz - I nearly dint even open this thread.....

Y'know, Phark, any thread with a title like this you're on it quicker that flies on squat!!!!!!!!!:-D\\/

[t3rmin]

I'd go with acrylic enamel clear. It's probably similar in composition to the hobby paint you used. Surprisingly enough I really like the cheap-o WalMart brand.

[the_journeyman]

I've used the Duplicolor rattle cans with good success. I've re-done all my plastics with Duplicolor rattle cans, and they look good ~

JM

[phaserburn]

I picked up some triple thick enamel glaze from wally world. This should give it a thick shell. I am going to do the last coat a "dull coat" to get the reflectivity I want.

Thanks all!

[phaserburn]

Ok,

Finished them both!

Thanks for your input here!

[t3rmin]

Looks great! Nice job.

[salty_monk]

Very nice!