is it ok to use a clear laquer on metallic silver ???

BERT aka MODEL MAKER · Sun May 22, 2005 11:36 am

well my polar lights jupiter 2 is just about done, will be done by tonight i want to protect the metallic silver paint from marks caused from touching and handling it.I read the cans of model master clear laquers that say don't use on high luster silver,copper, gold etc. but what happens to the silver finish exactly? i don't want it completely flat but i don't want it extra shiny either, so i was thinkinf of somewhere in the middle with a semi-gloss clear. Has anyone had experience with doing this on metallic silver and what were the end results ? I don't have an airbrush and i really don't want to try and brush future on because of uneven brushed areas, what will be the BEST clear coat to use semi-gloss or gloss ? thanks for the help

Mr. Badwrench · Post by **Mr. Badwrench** » Mon May 23, 2005 1:53 am

I've airbrushed Testors clear gloss lacquer over buffed metalizer, and all it did was cut down some of the shine. But it was still pretty shiny. I know this isn't exactly the answer you were looking for, since you won't be using an airbrush, but it might help a little.

BERT aka MODEL MAKER · Mon May 23, 2005 7:39 am

i was thinking maybe semi-gloss to reduce any chrome shiny look. will the clear laquer make the metallic silver run and cause all the metallic particles run and puddle ? just wonder why the can says not to use on hi luster silver, copper, and gold paints ?

Bomech1 · Post by **Bomech1** » Fri May 27, 2005 9:03 pm

wish i had better advice but - paint some scrap silver and try it. :wink: