WhiteRook

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which of these is better for clear coating? polly has a rep for yellowing
how is clear laquer?

much thanks, RCU

da Rock

Same deal as with poly. Some clears yellow, some don't. Lacquer isn't fuelproof unless it's got the additives. Bananna oil (not kidding) used to be what we'd use for the additive.

What lacquer were you planning to use?

LesUyeda

And what are you putting it over? Behr water based polyeurathane IS water clear (and stays that way), and fuelproof to at least 15% nitro.

Les

Deadeye

Do you know this as fact? I had a wreck with minwax polycrykic once.

WhiteRook

My Feedback: (38)

its going over rustoleum

frugalflyer

I've had great sucess with Varathane water based polyurethane, over Rustoleum, Latex, Solartex, plastic etc. Some models are 6+ yrs old without a sign of disolorization. I also use it to cover with glass cloth.
Now I once had all sorts of problems with Minwax Polycrylic, .. .. .. but that's another story.

LesUyeda

Deadeye. Yes, I do know that for a fact. I got some for a furniture project, and it looked so good, I tried it ona white 2 x 5 card. After 4 coats, the only change, was that the card was glossy. I soaked it in Power Master 15% 4 stroke fuel for a day, and it came out like new. After that, I painted my Sterling PT-17 with it, and never had a problem.

Polycrylic is some strange formulation; definitely not useable for nitro.

Les