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Can you paint over a clear gloss finish?

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  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Can you paint over a clear gloss finish?
Posted by rookie 104 on Monday, January 14, 2013 11:34 AM

I have some models that I have sprayed with clear gloss before decaling. Now I have decided to paint some areas of the wings before decaling. Right now I am using spray can enamels. Are you able to just spray over the gloss finish? Do you need to prime the gloss surface first? Thank you

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, January 14, 2013 11:53 AM

Yes, you can spray over a clear gloss. Make sure its fully cured. Also, to help with the new paint adhesion, it wouldnt' hurt to scuff up the gloss surface with fine sandpaper where you are planing to re-paint.

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Posted by rookie 104 on Monday, January 14, 2013 9:33 PM

Thanks Nathan and I also read somewhere that some gloss coats yellow where as Future finishes do not. Can you comment on this?

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, January 14, 2013 10:27 PM

I've read that too. But I haven't been building long enough to find out myself. IIRC, most of the yellowing occurs with Enamel based clears(many years later..). I'd think you'd be safe with any acrylic gloss, Future included.

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:05 AM

I have often sprayed color over Testors glosscoat with no problems.  And, while some clearcoats used to fade and yellow over time, I believe they fixed this long ago.  I have several models many years old with glosscoat or dullcoat and none have yellowed.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Posted by rookie 104 on Thursday, January 17, 2013 7:12 PM

Thanks Don. Appreciate the info!

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