Good Spray Can Clear

[Darren B]

I read it somewhere on this thread but can not find it now, some one was saying they use a spray can of clear that you get from a professional paint supply store. Im thinking it is Dupont clear but I am not sure. I wanted to get some insight in to what brand to get before venturing out to the professional 1:1 paint stores, any help would be appreciated. I would be using over enamels and laquers. I have always used the clear gloss from testors for years but that seems to lose some of its gloss and shine over the years, so i want to try something new.

Edited June 13, 2012 by Darren B

[cobraman]

In addition to the Testors "Wet Look Clear" that I like I also have had good results with Model Master " Ultra High Gloss clear. I would also be interested to hearing about something better without having to drag out the airbrush.

[Junkman]

Dupli-Color. If you heat the can hot enough.

[Mike Kucaba]

I think that was Cranky who mentioned it. It's a large can for somewhere between 15-20 dollars.

[martinfan5]

In addition to the Testors "Wet Look Clear" that I like I also have had good results with Model Master " Ultra High Gloss clear. I would also be interested to hearing about something better without having to drag out the airbrush.

I use both of those, and both give excellent results .

Mike, it was Dr Cranky

[PARTSMARTY]

it was dfeinitely cranky-write to him and he'll tell you-i wish i knew where you can order it from?

[Guest]

Testors High Gloss Clear enamel will yellow over time, especially over lighter colors. I've never had issues with the shine fading however.

[CadillacPat]

Darren you are talking about 2 part Urethane Clear in a can.

It's the same type Automotive clear we use for real cars but in an Aerosol Can.

When you use it you break a seal inside the can allowing the Clear and Catalyst to mix.

Once the seral is broken you must use the entire can as the Clear within will set up.

This Automotive type Urethane Clear is far superior to any cheap aerosol Enamels.

The cost of these cans is around $20 so you can see that using an AirBrush becomes a money saving procedure.

CadillacPat

[crazyjim]

Dr. Cranky mentioned some DuPont door jamb that costs ~$20 a can. Whoa! I've been using Plastikote clear with some success. It's an acrylic enamel that I left dry for a day before sanding & polishing. It goes for ~ $8.00 can at Car Quest. Sometimes I decant and other times just straight from the can. The HOK supreme master, Fatkidd, has convinced me to switch to a 2 part urethane clear that I haven't tried out yet.

[58 Impala]

I think the product you're talking about is U-POL Clear #1. It's sold in automotive paint stores. It's in a tall orange aerosol can. It does cost around $20 a can. I've used it a couple of times, It goes on nice in light coats. It dries to a pretty hard gloss finish. One word of caution, let each coat dry for a half hour. If you load up too much paint the previous coat can gas off and cause bubbles in the finish,and it's hard to strip. I agree using a 2 part automotive clear with an airbrush is the way to go,you have better control.

[gtx6970]

I think the product you're talking about is U-POL Clear #1. It's sold in automotive paint stores. It's in a tall orange aerosol can. It does cost around $20 a can. I've used it a couple of times, It goes on nice in light coats. It dries to a pretty hard gloss finish. One word of caution, let each coat dry for a half hour. If you load up too much paint the previous coat can gas off and cause bubbles in the finish,and it's hard to strip. I agree using a 2 part automotive clear with an airbrush is the way to go,you have better control.

I use this when ever I can.

Lays down nice ( I try my best not to have to dig out an airbrush )

[cruz]

Stick with the Testor's wet look.clear, it works just as good or better and it rubs out really nice!

[Tonioseven]

I use Upol automotive clear, Model masters Ultra-Gloss Clear, and Testors Wet-Look Clear in that order based on availability. I will also use Spraymax 2K clear when I have a fair amount of bodies to clear at one time.

Edited June 15, 2012 by Tonioseven

[Hawk312]

Here is the two part urethane mentioned above on my 1:1. It sprays on beautifully, but the pattern is *very* large...so large in fact, that it is similar to my 1:1 spray gun! The pics are after sanding and buffing of course. And as someone else mentioned,it is very durable.

Also, I`ve used duplicolor clear for years on my models with great results! The Big Scale Beauty was sprayed with it, color and clear.

[Jdurg]

I just started using a brand called "Automotive Touch-Up". They are based out of the New Orleans area here in the states, and at their website (http://www.automotivetouchup.com), you can pick any year and make/model of car you can think of and they will show you the colors they have available for that year. If they don't have a color, they will make it for you.

Now their color cans (12 oz. aerosol) cost $19.95 each, but their clear coat is the same size and costs $7.99. It's an acrylic lacquer that goes on nice and easy, and drys pretty quickly. When drying, it will flatten itself out and leave a beautiful, rich, clean clear coat. It does need time to cure afterwards, so after applying the clear i let it sit for about a week before doing any heavy handling, but you can pick up the parts and it won't leave marks after a few hours. I just give it the extra time to cure so that it will be rock hard. The stuff does not negatively interact with any plastic, decal, or other automotive brand paints I've used yet. I love this stuff. I'll grab a photo of the hood I just painted with this stuff once i get my photo area setup.