I am painting a scene on the sides of a '52 Harley split tank. I am using an acrylic paint from CelVinyl...we use it mostly on murals...so I know the qualities of the paint and how it dries and how it applies. What I don't know is can I clearcoat with an automotive clear? I have used One Shot before this...but this one is very intricate...it needs to be done in acrylic.
I think I should do a sample piece...takes more time, but...then I would know.
Any thing I should know before hand would be appreciated...Thanks
Jackson
....."Hola Cisco!" Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Jackson, if its really intricate, I suggest you use HoK lettering and striping enamels or Atomic paint by LazerLines.
Posted by Painter John (Member # 1592) on :
Be smart Jackson.. (heh heh) and take your own advice.. do a spray out or a test panel. I've never heard of CelVinyl but just about all automotive paint these days is acrylic which just means a plastic base. A simple spray out on a test panel will answer your question for you.
Or take JM's advice and use HOK lettering enamels or automaotive base colors. These are paints that are made to be cleared over by design. I do most all of my art-work in HOK black and white base coat paints and use HOK candy toners to color as I go.
pj
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Thanks Guy's....
I am starting to rethink this whole thing...so many options.
It is gonna be real hard to let go of acrylics...but...what the hell...never too old to learn new tricks, hey?
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