Saturday, February 27, 2010

Spray Paint Enamel Help?

Hello, I just bought a some primer, top coat in gloss, and a clear coat enamel, all of which are in a spray paint can.





If the top coat is gloss, is the clear coat enamel still usable or is it not needed?Spray Paint Enamel Help?
Your question seems to imply that the reason you bought the clear coat is to ADD finishing gloss - [?]. First tho, clear coat usually comes in sheen choices [satin, semi-gloss, gloss]. Is yours gloss? If you want eXtra shine, pLus protection, then go ahead and use the clear coat [as long as it's not rated satin or semi-g].





Is yours an indoor or outdoor project? If your item will be out in the direct sunlight, keep in mind that spray enamel will fade. Look at the can of clear coat and see if it offers UV protection. If yes, then the clear coat will be worth using.





If your project will remain indoors then the clear coat is really not needed. The clear coat may add some shine and some protection; but it's not ';needed'; as your Q asked. [Do follow label instructions for dry times, et al.]Spray Paint Enamel Help?
It may not be needed. Visit http://www.how-much-to-paint.com

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