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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Future Question
KentVH
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: December 20, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 02:56 AM UTC
I was thinking of trying Future as a clear coat for my decals but I first am wondering,
If I applied an enamel clear coat over the future would it cause problems.
ie. Eat away my coat of future and make a mess.

P.S. I only use enamels because thats what I have access to.

Thanks,
scoccia
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Milano, Italy
Joined: September 02, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 03:22 AM UTC
I never had problems using Future as a base for decals either on enamels and acryls. Once applied, seal your decals with another coat of Future and then overcoat with a flat enamel or acryl.
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ModlrMike
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 07:45 AM UTC
My usual process for decals is future, decal, future, clearcoat. I have had no problems applying Testors dulcote or any other solvent (enamel) based finish over future.
Grifter
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: November 17, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 09:50 AM UTC
I would suggest you let the future cure thoroughly before overspraying with enamel...I'd give it at a couple days. Once it cures it should be OK.
Mojo
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 10:18 AM UTC
Kent

cant agree more with grifter more... Let your paint cure for a few days to avoid any mishaps.. If you are still in doubt give it a try on a piece of styrene or an old kit that you have kicking around...

Dave
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