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Old 10-13-2004 | 08:20 AM
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hi guys ,
just wondering, as ive heard people using automotive paint(acrylic).
but when i used it, it started to lift the tissue in areas like bubbling .
it didnt hurt the paint finish, but the bubbles are irritating!
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I have been using this chart for many years. Was given to me in the mid 80's. Should help.
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ORIGINAL: cantflyet

hi guys ,
just wondering, as ive heard people using automotive paint(acrylic).
but when i used it, it started to lift the tissue in areas like bubbling .
it didnt hurt the paint finish, but the bubbles are irritating!
I assume you're talking about what to use for color after the tissue is applied and sealed with dope, correct?

I've used Tamiya acrylics and then sprayed over that with clear epoxy (mist coats to build it up). That has worked well, but if you spray too much epoxy it will eat the acrylic.

Keep that in mind for everything. You can apply almost anything over anything if you put it on lightly until you have a good sealing coat.

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