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Old 01-13-2007, 07:23 AM   #5
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Re: clear lacquer or clear acrylic?

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Originally Posted by islero666
Thank you very much for the tip, Joel. I did use lacquer for the color so it really makes sense to use the same kind of paint for the clear, itīs just that it sounds much easier to use acrylic than having to take out the paint out of the can, but I guess that if you want things to be done properly you have to put some work into it.

I will soon be posting some of my works, I only started recently and after seeing some of the things you guys do, I want to acquire some practice before posting anything. But I have really learned a lot here and I'm very pleased about how much you share your "secrets" with anyone, expertise that I am sure have taken quite a few years to reach.

Thank again,

islero666
Just so you know, if you used Tamiya TS lacquer you might not even need to clear it. Compund, polish and wax might be just as effective and less trouble

Of course it depends on paint used, is it a motor sports build with decals etc, but it's worth bearing in mind.

Why don't you show us?

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