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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: Hover Tim on October 13, 2015, 08:42:43 pm

Title: Humbrol question
Post by: Hover Tim on October 13, 2015, 08:42:43 pm
I am currently repainting an SRN6 Hovercraft it was painted with Humbrol Gloss so I have used this for the repaint to get a good match but, my question is what do I use to protect the paint work.  I normally use halfords spray paints and there for laquer but I am not sure if it will craze.
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: jarvo on October 13, 2015, 09:48:14 pm
Hi Tim


Dont think Humbrol needs a laquer overspray, Enamel is not usualy a paint which fades, however if you decide to spray, use some paint on scrap material, allow to dry then spray it, see if it reacts or not.


Mark
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: Hover Tim on October 13, 2015, 10:02:32 pm
thanks Jarvo one less job to do
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: Stan on October 13, 2015, 10:20:23 pm
Hi Tim use humbrol clear varnish satin Matt or gloss are you coming to meeting tomorrow.

Stan


Stan
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: Hover Tim on October 14, 2015, 06:11:39 am
Yep stan i will be there with my £2  :-)
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: inertia on October 14, 2015, 08:55:18 am
Halfords spray paints are solvent-based and will almost certainly bubble and lift the enamel. Humbrol make some clear coatings (in gloss, matt and satin) but they are eye-wateringly expensive and only available in bottles.
DM
Title: Re: Humbrol question
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 14, 2015, 09:17:00 am
Use polyuretheane varnish, it will go on fine over Humbrol. I only use matt or satin but you can get gloss as well. Ronseal, Rustin's and Blackfriar sell it. See recent post here:

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52588.0.html

Makes sure it is the proper stuff NOT the quick dry variety.

Colin