Tim R-T-C Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi all, I picked up some Pheonix LT red for use on a Peco bus kit. I normally use acrylic with an acrylic gloss varnish before adding transfers, but I have heard that the varnish can clash with enamel paints. What do people recommend to use with Phoenix enamels? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Isherwood Posted April 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, Tim R-T-C said: Hi all, I picked up some Pheonix LT red for use on a Peco bus kit. I normally use acrylic with an acrylic gloss varnish before adding transfers, but I have heard that the varnish can clash with enamel paints. What do people recommend to use with Phoenix enamels? Thanks. I use Klear lacquer - which is acrylic - over Phoenix enamels, with no ill effects. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardman Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Pheonix to varnish too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted April 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2019 As long as the previous coat is thoroughly dry, and the next coat is sprayed in thin layers, I've never had any issues covering acrylics with enamels, or vice versa. Maybe more luck than judgement on my part, but it's true !! Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted April 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2019 Klear no problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Thanks all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Klear-ly no problem there then (sorry - couldn't resist). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted April 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 28, 2019 I've only ever used Klear once, and didn't get along with it ! Was unusual circumstances though, I repainted a 150 unit into the new GWR livery, and used Klear to seal in the transfers, then masked off to use Matt varnish to make the dull diagonal stripes. When I removed the masking it brought some of the Klear (& the transfers !!) off with it !! Much swearing later and I'd corrected the problem, luckily there were enough spare bits of transfer on the sheet to make up the bits I needed. The finish of the Klear looked lovely after it was applied, though once bitten twice shy...... Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Red Fox Posted April 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2019 I've been using Plastikote Hobby and Craft Sealer on all my resprays which have used Phoenix paints will no adverse effects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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