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  • Member since
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  • From: NC
Boyd's high gloss
Posted by out04 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 11:14 AM
Nobody in the paint section seems to know this one. Can I spray Boyd's high gloss clear directly over clear parts?
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 11:42 AM
Only one way to find out for sure. Take a scrap piece/part and try it.

My suspicion is that anything in a spray can will likely cause damage to 'clear' parts. The better bet would be to use Future instead. It won't harm clear parts and does an awesome job of making them look bright and clear...

Murray
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    September 2003
  • From: NC
Posted by out04 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 11:49 AM
I'm starting to dislike future as it tends to get runny. If I build it up slow it's grainy and never really shines. I know that Metallizer sealer can be airbrushed over clear parts. I don't really have any spare parts to practice on.
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  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, July 1, 2004 4:56 PM
If you are talking about the Testors Colors by Boyd enamels, it should work fine.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 2, 2004 1:42 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by out04
I don't really have any spare parts to practice on.


Try the mold tree
/Joel
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 2, 2004 2:50 AM
The best way I've found to use Future on clear parts is to simply dip them while you still have them on the sprue.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 9:14 PM
dip it in future
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Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 6:23 PM
yep, just make sure there is no bubbles in the future, then dip and place them on something to dry. works good for me!!!
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