"Clear Enamel Spray Paint?" Topic
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| Black Cavalier | 21 Feb 2014 9:28 a.m. PST |
I ran out of the clear gloss spray sealer I usually use & found a can in the depths of my garage that says Clear Enamel. Does anyone know if spray paint is usually enamel? If not, would there be a problem putting a "normal" clear sealer on top of an enamel one? Thanks |
| Garand | 21 Feb 2014 9:38 a.m. PST |
I think that depends on the spraypaint. IIRC Testors Glosscote is a lacquer. Damon. |
| Happy Little Trees | 21 Feb 2014 9:57 a.m. PST |
The upside of it working correctly is Yay! My figures are done.
The downside of it not working is Boo! I have to strip and repaint all these figures. (???) I think you should wait until you get something you're confident of working properly, instead of taking a chance on messing up some figs. |
| daubere | 21 Feb 2014 10:10 a.m. PST |
Who is the manufacturer? Humbrol aerosol clear varnish, both matt and gloss, used to be sold as 'enamel'. They still are link link It never hurt my figures. Enamel paint – typically petro-chemical based.
Acrylic – typically water based. |
| Todosi | 21 Feb 2014 11:57 a.m. PST |
Try it on a test piece first. If it is a spray can, it is most likely an enamel. |
| Todosi | 21 Feb 2014 11:58 a.m. PST |
Try it on a test piece first. If it is a spray can, it is most likely an enamel, just like most sprays. If you aren't 100% sure, just go buy another can. |
| Heisler | 22 Feb 2014 4:02 p.m. PST |
You will not hurt a miniature painted with acrylic paints by spraying it with clear enamel or lacquer for that matter. You would actually be hard pressed to find a can of spray paint that is not enamel or lacquer. They do make aerosol acrylics but they are not common by any means. |
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