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Best Gloss Clear Acrylic
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 12:45 AM UTC
I know this has been asked, before but the response was limited. Currently, I am mixing Tamiya Gloss Clear, with Future. My question is, what are the opinions on acrylic gloss clear coats? My knowledge is limited, in this area. btw I prefer using an airbrush.
Armorsmith
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 01:22 AM UTC
I use Tamiya clear gloss exclusively. I thin it with about 25% Tamiya lacquer thinner (yellow cap) and it goes on very nicely with an AB. Never had a problem with it.
bigjsd
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 01:55 AM UTC
I like Alclad Aqua Gloss. I still use Future to dip my aircraft canopies in after I polish them.
Tojo72
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 02:50 AM UTC
I will second the opinion for Alclad Aqua Gloss,great stuff,easy to use.
Vicious
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 03:40 AM UTC
i like Humbrol Clear Gloss Acrylic AC731

https://www.humbrol.com/us-en/humbrol-gloss-clear-125ml-bottle.html

TopSmith
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 06:03 PM UTC
I am not sure what the advantage of mixing Tamiya clear with future is. Did you mean adding Tamiyas flat to the Future? I like Tamiya clear out of the can and I like future for a different reason. I have had Tamiya damage decals before by being too hot. I use future when decals are involved.
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 10:51 PM UTC

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I am not sure what the advantage of mixing Tamiya clear with future is. Did you mean adding Tamiyas flat to the Future? I like Tamiya clear out of the can and I like future for a different reason. I have had Tamiya damage decals before by being too hot. I use future when decals are involved.


I find it takes fewer coats and there is less chance of pebbling.
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