Clear Coat

[Remy52]

Can someone shed some light on what everyone is using for a satin or semi gloss clear coat on their custom painted crank baits. I've been doing baits for about a year now and have been asked by numerous people for a satin clear coat. I want to make sure I offer something that I know will hold up for them. I currently use either Devcon 2 ton or automotive Imron all depends on how many I have to clear up.

Any incite will be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks 

[BobP]

Since you're already familiar with auto clears, I recommend a consult with an auto paint store to get a satin clearcoat or an additive you can use with the product you're already using. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

[mark poulson]

Just remember that the molecules that make a finish glossy also make it stronger, so ask the paint store person about that, too.

[Remy52]

Thanks for the response's about automotive clear. I have check into that and yes it is available however there are draw backs, it works pretty good for volume production not so good for smaller counts. The other thing I've been warned about is the consistency from mix to mix as you ad the flattening agent. I was hoping to find something a little more friendly with smaller quantities and easier to control. 

I'll try another automotive paint supplier maybe someone there could shed more light. 

 

Thanks again for the input.

[mark poulson]

I don't know if this will work for you paint scheme, but it's worth a look:

 

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/painters-touch-ultra-cover-2x/clear/

 

You can always add a coat of mat/semi-gloss over your gloss top coat to dull it down.  That way, you have the protection of your original top coat, and a mat finish, too.

Edited August 25, 2016 by mark poulson