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Finish neutral clear coat?
Posted by Ron Dog on Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:06 PM

Are there any universal clear coats out there?  I have large figure which is mostly matt but with some spots in gloss and I'd like to be lazy and just coat it without needing to hand coat or mask.

I know, just how lazy am I?

 

Thanks

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:56 PM

I don't know, there are acrylic,enamel,and Lacquer clearcoats.So what you use will depend on what your base coat is.

  • Member since
    March 2022
  • From: Twin cities, MN
Posted by missileman2000 on Monday, April 18, 2022 6:11 AM

There are also polyurethane clearcoats in small cans.

 

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Monday, April 18, 2022 8:10 AM

Ron Dog

Are there any universal clear coats out there?  I have large figure which is mostly matt but with some spots in gloss and I'd like to be lazy and just coat it without needing to hand coat or mask.

I know, just how lazy am I?

The OP admits to being lazy and wants a single step final coat which will retain the matte finish on the matte areas and a gloss finish on the glossy areas.   Like the finish will know the difference.

You have put in the work to paint your figure with appropriate matte and glossy paints.  You will just have to bite the bullet and take the time and effort to protect the separate areas and apply separate finishes. 

Depending on the amounts of area involved and assuming that the gloss area is minimal I think my approach would be to something like lightly spray the gloss areas.  Then when dry, coat them with Humbrol Maskol and overcoat the entire figure with  your clear matte sealer of choice.  There is really no way around it,  you will need to put off the laziness and just do it

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