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Which Gloss Coat?

STLDALE

Missouri, United States
Joined: January 16, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 02:38 AM UTC

So which rattle can should I use over Vallejo Model Air acrylic?
Thanks.

Grauwolf

#084

Quebec, Canada
Joined: September 14, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 04:03 AM UTC

Since you are already using Model Air, why not use Model Air Gloss varnish
in your airbrush?...better control, in my opinion.
Cheers,

STLDALE

Missouri, United States
Joined: January 16, 2011
KitMaker: 96 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 04:22 AM UTC

WEll I have a cheap beginners air brush and am a little leary of spraying anything more than paint thru it.
Thanks.

Grauwolf

#084

Quebec, Canada
Joined: September 14, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 04:38 AM UTC

Well Model Air varnish is acrylic like their paints, so just
clean out the airbrush with their thinner or airbrush cleaner
with no problems.

Cheers,

STLDALE

Missouri, United States
Joined: January 16, 2011
KitMaker: 96 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 04:42 AM UTC

Is it safe to use oils and laquers over the acrylic gloss coat?
Thanks.

Grauwolf

#084

Quebec, Canada
Joined: September 14, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 05:06 AM UTC

The general rule is oils over acrylics or acrylics over oils.

Lacquers will chew into both oils and acrylics.

This is from my experience.

Cheers,

STLDALE

Missouri, United States
Joined: January 16, 2011
KitMaker: 96 posts
Armorama: 52 posts

Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 07:02 PM UTC

Anyone use a rattle can?