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                        No more Tamiya top coat. Alternative?

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                        Phil_H
                        • Member since
                          August 2005
                        • From: Sydney, Australia
                        Posted by Phil_H on Saturday, December 29, 2012 6:21 AM

                        If you are talking about Tamiya's spray can clear coats, be aware that they are lacquers and are actually very "hot".

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                        Cadet Chuck
                        • Member since
                          April 2009
                        • From: Longmont, Colorado
                        Posted by Cadet Chuck on Friday, December 28, 2012 1:03 PM

                        I've always had good luck with Testor's Model Master clear coats, it comes in dull, semi-gloss, and glossy.  I use them right out of the rattle can with a very light touch.

                        Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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                        Chrisk-k
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                          December 2011
                        No more Tamiya top coat. Alternative?
                        Posted by Chrisk-k on Friday, December 28, 2012 12:59 PM

                        It appears that they are either discontinued ot held up for relabelling.  I can't seem to find Vallejo clear sprays, either.

                        I use only Tamiya & Vallejo acrylic paints (mostly WWII AFV's).  I haven't used Testor Dullcotes because they are known to be strong.  How about Krylon?  Michaels and HL have them and they are cheap.        

                        Iwata HP-CS | Iwata HP-CR | Iwata HP-M2 | H&S Evolution | Iwata Smart Jet + Sparmax Tank

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