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Originally Posted by Kjenjak
The most durable would be 2K clear I guess. When applied right, it needs no sanding and polishing in the first place. When you say you have to sand and polish, that's a lot of work though, and 2K is also much more work to mix, apply and clean your tools.
I use Tamiya TS13 gloss clear (or semi gloss or flatt). It's easy to apply, quite hard after it has completely dried, and sands and polishes well. It can attack the base paints though, if too much is used at once.
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hi thanks, but i'm not comfortable with mixing the paints, i also heard ready made 2k paints needs to be used within 24 hrs after purchase, and they can be quite hazardous even though i have a gas mask. also i'm working on car headlight i don't have access to wall plug so sprayed can is the only method.
as you know spray can usually end up with uneven surface so it will require polishing (not sanding) with polishing compound (like those used for polishing car paint gloss).
so i'm wondering which type of clear coat is durable and won't react easily with other car care products like finishing compound & wax.
I read people saying Denatured Alcohol won't react with most Clear Coats but from my experience with few clear coats most waxes will also dull the finishing. but it's less noticeable on body paint, but very noticeable on transparent objects like headlights.
I've tried Kylon Acrylic Clear Gloss, Mr.Gunze Super Clear Gloss (suppose to be lacquer?), both react with Tamiya Finishing compound & normal polisher/wax and will make the coat slightly dull (on colored surface).
There are some really cheap Lacquer clear coats out there but i don't know how's the result & durability.
I believe Lacquer can withstand chemical compounds more than acrylic?
Not sure about Enamel & Polyurethane, they are also available in the stores. I hear Enamel is weaker than Lacquer. But even Lacquer, there's so many types which they never state.
i watched a video even with proper gloss coat, you still need to use paper towel for a fine finishing, then apply a wax coat for more shine. I can't do these currently as the coat will become dull if i do it.