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DarkTari wrote:I use Testor's Model Master 2936. This stuff is like a sheet of glass. I just clear coated my latest Skyline just now and my Redone EVO 2 days ago. I've tried some others but this works too good to switch. Takes about 2-3 days to dry completely but the results are worth the wait!
So you use the Enamel not the Acrylic. Any reason for that choice?
I've been using Krylon Acrylic Clear Gloss myself.
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same as bilbo for me but it always comes out dull like my pick-up .
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warmaster259 wrote:same as bilbo for me but it always comes out dull like my pick-up .
Are you sure you bought the clear gloss not the clear satin?

I usually put two to three coats one also for the look I want.
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I do one good coat of Model Master and I get a sheen like you wouldn't believe.
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The trouble I have is instead of a smooth glass finish, I get a little bumpy look. I tired doing 2-3 very light coats. Is it that I am going too light? Do I need to give it one good spray over? BTW, I use Dupli-Color Claer Coat, same company as the paint.
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try the first one light, try the second coat just a little heavier, just enough to get that smoothness
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Ahh5hit wrote:The trouble I have is instead of a smooth glass finish, I get a little bumpy look. I tired doing 2-3 very light coats. Is it that I am going too light? Do I need to give it one good spray over? BTW, I use Dupli-Color Claer Coat, same company as the paint.
Ahh5hit, Give the Model Master a try! If you don't like, you can go back to duplicolor. I've never had a problem with it except just before the can is empty, then I get a bumpy finish on the sides. But one good coat and it's done!
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BilboBaggins wrote:
warmaster259 wrote:same as bilbo for me but it always comes out dull like my pick-up .
Are you sure you bought the clear gloss not the clear satin?

I usually put two to three coats one also for the look I want.
i am sure i have the gloss
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Thanks pimps, I'll give the Model Master a try on my next car.
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