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Is there a gloss clear coat that can be recommended that does not become tacky? I've used krylon primer plus paint and krylon crystal clear acrylic coat (same brand = compatible?) but surprise that after a few days it still a little tacky if you hold it for a few seconds and being white color you can see dust sticking on it.
Krylon Crystal Clear take about a week to cure. Before use, be sure that you shake the aerosol can thoroughly as the can instructions recommend
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I use Testors Lacquer Clearcoat, if you prefer acrylic I like Vallejo Resin Gloss coat
I also use the Testors lacquer Glosscoat. Long time ago, Glosscoat was lacquer, then they made an enamel version I did not like. They offered both for awhile. I think now all the Glosscoat is lacquer and I really still like it.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Does it work with any type of paint? Is there a way to tell what kind of spray paint you are using if it doesn't indicate on the spray can?
If it smells like hair spray it is lacquer. Smell is about the only way I know if it doesn't say on can.
Complicating things these days are cans of acrylic lacquer, that do not have the word "acrylic" on them- they just say lacquer.
teejay Does it work with any type of paint? Is there a way to tell what kind of spray paint you are using if it doesn't indicate on the spray can?
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
If you let your basecoat cure completely,there should be no issue.
Another vote for Testors.
It does costs more than the Krylon.
One reason I like Testors Glosscoat in the spray cans is that the nozzle is very high quality. I can put down a really thin coat, compared to what I put down with the Krylon.
As Don said, Testors rattle cans spray a finer and better quality pattern than Krylon or Rustolium which tends to lay a heavy coat. Tamiya rattle cans also spray very well. I use the Tamiya primer right out of the can and I have been very happy with the results.
Could the Testor's nozzle be used on the other cans?
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It depends Gary. I was spraying Krylon high heat primer on a small metal fire pit for the backyard and it just stopped praying. I thought I could interchange with other nozzles but they didn't fit, even from Krylon. They sometimes make changes to the design and some will fit.
My favorite is Tamiya followed by Future. Both spray extremely well and I've never had any issue with them.
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