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                        Tamiya Accent and Alclad

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                        iSteve
                        • Member since
                          January 2016
                        • From: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
                        Tamiya Accent and Alclad
                        Posted by iSteve on Sunday, September 11, 2016 9:41 PM

                        Can I use Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color directly over Alclad metallics or do I need to clear coat?

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                        jelliott523
                        • Member since
                          January 2014
                        • From: Nampa, Idaho
                        Posted by jelliott523 on Monday, September 12, 2016 9:06 AM

                        I would probably clear coat just to be safe. I've found that Alclads Aqua Gloss does a nice job of protecting the metallics without altering their color much.

                        On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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                        plasticjunkie
                        • Member since
                          November 2008
                        • From: Central Florida
                        Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:04 PM

                        I'm not familiar with that product but if it's solvent based, then seal the Alclad with Aqua gloss, otherwise you may run the risk of the Alclad bubbling or cracking.

                         GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

                         

                         

                        Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Thursday, September 15, 2016 1:07 AM

                        I think i am right in saying that tamiya accent is an enamel wash, so yes, i would protect the Alclad.

                        I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

                         

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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                        iSteve
                        • Member since
                          January 2016
                        • From: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
                        Posted by iSteve on Thursday, September 15, 2016 1:52 PM

                        Tried it in a few small spots with no apparent damage to the Alclad. You're right gentlemen, it is an enamel but I'm only doing a couple of small areas and with the results so far, it should be fine.

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                        plasticjunkie
                        • Member since
                          November 2008
                        • From: Central Florida
                        Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, September 15, 2016 4:16 PM

                        I guess the Alclad is purty tolerant. Good to know.

                         GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

                         

                         

                        Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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                        Don Stauffer
                        • Member since
                          November 2009
                        • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
                        Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, September 16, 2016 9:25 AM

                        The only thing I have had trouble with using over Alclad is CA accelerator.  That does make a mess of it.  If you have to glue on a piece in an area with Alclad finish, just glue it and let it set- do not use accelerator.

                        Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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