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Enamal straight over acrylic?
joegrafton
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 - 03:47 AM UTC
Hi,
I've painted in a lot of detail (infantry packs & extra stowage, etc) on a model I'm currently building & want to add some dust effects to the extra kit with some AK enamal products.
Can I spray the AK enamal products straight over the Vallejo Model Colour acrylic paints I've used or do I need to add a protective varnish coat over the acrylics first?
Thanks for your help.

Joe.
Tojo72
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 - 04:10 AM UTC
The AK stuff should not harm your acrylics,I have never had a problem
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 - 04:43 AM UTC
I usually start with a base coat of acrylic, with acrylics and enamels over it. The only problem I have ever had is spraying lacquer over Future, before the Future had cured.
joegrafton
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 - 07:31 AM UTC
Okay, thanks for that fellas!

Joe.
Blackstoat
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Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 - 08:12 AM UTC

As others have said enamel over acrylic = no problem. Have you thought about spraying oils... works a treat, leave plenty of drying time though
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