Charlie Cheetah Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hey All. Im wondering what I could use as a clear coat over my Alclad II natural metal finish. Id like to preserve the metallic sheen as much as possible, its a 1/48 CF-104D in the polished aluminium look. Im afraid a gloss coat will detract from the finish. Would a satin finish work ok? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZOOMER Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 That's stunning!!!!!! I wouldn't touch it dude. Put it under glass and be happy. Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72linerlover Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi, Charlie. Future is useful for many purposes and I like a lot, but why cover with anything that wonderful finish? Alclad 2 is strong enough to last for years. Regards Euge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 That's a great looking Starfighter, CC. I once put Future over Alclad and didn't notice any difference in sheen or colour distortion. Others are right though. You don't need to cover the Alclad. It will hold up nicely. Again, excellent work. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Charlie. Anything other than a pure gloss coat of future will dull down the polished aluminum. Personally, I don't put any sort of clear coat over Alclad painted parts even if they have decals on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Charlie Your CF-104 is gorgeous! Lately, I did a Voodoo in natural metal with Alclad. I used a Canadian Tire rattle can of semi-gloss clear Krylon. It may have dulled down the finish slightly, though. I am a bit concerned about decals coming off with no clear coat. Two suggestions: -Alclad clear (major $$$, though) -Krylon gloss clear I've used Future also - it hasn't been too bad. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok, thanks guys. I'll stick with the general concensus and not clear coat it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mplkd Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) My GODDDD!!! you've just knocked me off my feet !!!This plane is absolutely beautiful (I have the same kit in my stash).. For my part even tough I cleared my T-33 with future, I'll try not touching this one because its so well done and find a display box as suggested above Edited January 7, 2013 by mplkd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Another Idea would be to tape off the panels that have decals and only clear coat those panels. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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