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John23

Posted 2/19/2006 9:52 PM (#178256)
Subject: clearcoat

What is a good lightweight clearcoat for use on cplastic

John23

Posted 2/19/2006 9:56 PM (#178258 - in reply to #178256)
Subject: RE: clearcoat

Sorry. A good lightweight clearcoat for use on plastic baits like jakes and DDD's over createx water based paint. I've been advised to use automotive sealer and some apparently hard-to-find brands, and I'm wondering what people here use. I do not want to use a heavy product like envirotex. I would most like to use something in a spray can if possible so I can keep my airbrush work limited to water-based products. Createx makes a water-based gloss clearcoat to which you can add a catalyst. Has anyone tried that? I'd be concerned about durability. Thanks for the help.

John

RiverMan

Posted 2/20/2006 1:40 AM (#178270 - in reply to #178256)
Subject: RE: clearcoat

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Location: Oregon

Rustoleum clear lacquer in a rattle can, 3 coats, let dry about 15 minutes between coats.

jed v.

Beaver

Posted 2/20/2006 12:01 PM (#178349 - in reply to #178256)
Subject: RE: clearcoat

Envirotex comes in a spray can.
I use it for walleye and bass baits.
If you have E-Tex, you can thin it with alcohol....not rubbing alcohol......and spray it or brush it on.
Whatever you choose, test it on a seperate object to make sure that the paint and clearcoat are compatable.
Compatability is the most important feature when choosing a top coat.
Ask me how I know

Beav

John23

Posted 2/20/2006 12:54 PM (#178356 - in reply to #178270)
Subject: RE: clearcoat

I have to say I like Jed's idea best.

Nice and easy. I'll give that a shot and if it isn't tough enough I'll try your suggestion, Beaver. Thanks for the help, guys.

John23

Posted 2/20/2006 1:06 PM (#178357 - in reply to #178349)
Subject: RE: clearcoat

Beaver,

How thick does the spray-on etex go on? And what kind of alcohol should I be using to thin regular etex? Everclear?

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