Future clear & Tamiya Arcrylics

Yes you could spray future over Tamiya acrylics once they are cured.No problems.

Exactly what Tojo said.

I've been doing this for quite a while now and I haven't had any major issues or problems.

But yes, the paint must be cured before doing so.

Have been doing it for a long time with no problems.  Like the others said just make sure your paint is cured before using anything over the top of it.

Mike

Not only compatible, in my opinion it is recommended. It will darken some colors a bit (OD for example), but also seals them well. I've found Tamiya is really susceptible to scratches, etc. if not sealed.

You can spray or brush Future over anything, even Alclad.

How do you tone down the glossy appearance of Future?

modelcrazy

How do you tone down the glossy appearance of Future?

Cool, thanks Panzer.

Im using  OD for the top on my p-47...would i be better off with flat clear acryl..instead of future..since i dont wanna it to darking

You have to gloss up the surface for the decals, otherwise you risk silvering and poor bonding.

Twinkey

would i be better off with flat clear acryl..instead of future..since i dont wanna it to darking

Actually, it's not a trait limited to Future. Any clear gloss coat will appear to darken some colours.

It doesn't actually darken a colour but it gives the appearance of doing so because it alters the reflectance of the surface. It's the same thing that happens when you dump a bucket of water on your driveway. In a short while the water evaporates and the original colour returns. Unlike water, a gloss coat doesn't evaporate and disappear - instead, it dries hard and glossy.

You will find that applying a clear flat coat afterwards will lighten the paint after it's been gloss-coated and decalled, but may not bring it all the way back. This is normal and expected.