Final Top Coat for Alclad

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sarjo1 - 29 Jan 2004 12:44 GMT

Apologies if this has been asked before.

I've just begun to use Alclad and so far have found it excellent, but
I've read that it can be a delicate finish. If so, can I ask what you
all use in order to "seal" it? Is it just the usual Future/Klear,
acrylic laquor, matt varnish etc, or is there something else which I
need to use.

Thanks in anticipation

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Jbm007 - 29 Jan 2004 13:22 GMT

<< I've read that it can be a delicate finish. >>

The Alclad finish is the toughest available...you're able to mask over it in
minutes, and I have never used a top coat or sealer when using this product.

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Milton Bell - 29 Jan 2004 19:18 GMT

> << I've read that it can be a delicate finish. >>
>
> The Alclad finish is the toughest available...you're able to mask over it in
> minutes, and I have never used a top coat or sealer when using this product.

I use a sealer but only because of the decals. Alclad is tough enough to
withstand masking with duct tape!

What sealer? Depends on the effect I want. My current favorite is Future,
sometimes with a bit of Tamiya flat base added.

MB

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Cliff Davis - 29 Jan 2004 22:39 GMT

I've used Alclad since it was introduced and have not noticed that
it was especially "delicate". I've never coated over it with anything
and it has stood up pretty well. Of course it's mostly been on resin or
plastic wheels on 24th and 20th scale car kits and they don't take much
abuse, so that
could factor into the situation also.
Cliff Davis IPMS / USA 3687
Highlands Ranch , Colorado

> Apologies if this has been asked before.
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sarjo1 - 30 Jan 2004 13:05 GMT

> I've used Alclad since it was introduced and have not noticed that
> it was especially "delicate". I've never coated over it with anything
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> > acrylic laquor, matt varnish etc, or is there something else which I
> > need to use.

Thanks for your help. Based on what I've heard, I'll leave it as it is.

> > Thanks in anticipation

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The Model Hobbit - 30 Jan 2004 21:52 GMT

I use Future!

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Final Top Coat for Alclad