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Clear coat options? - lazylathe - 02-20-2012
Hi,
I am in the process of restoring an old Clausing milling machine.
For paint i am using a Alkyd Gloss Enamel that is pretty hard and resistant to oils etc...
I do not really like the amount of gloss the paint has and am looking for ideas or options for a protective top coat.
looking for something that will of course bond to the paint and have a rock solid clear finish.
Also it has to be brush-able since i do not have the facilities for spraying.
Any ideas or options?
Andrew
RE: Clear coat options? - DaveH - 02-20-2012
Andrew,
I just better say from the start, I'm no paint expert (by a long way).
That Alklyd paint is specifically formulated to stop anything "sticking" to it. So to get a clear coat to stick may be a bit tricky.
I would be tempted to have a chat with a manufacturer.
:)
DaveH
RE: Clear coat options? - krv3000 - 02-25-2012
hi all i have ever used is car lacer i get beter results with celelos than moden acrilc