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dupont 3800s clearcoat ftw!
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There is no right answer. Lacking any information about what your intended goal is, you will simply get opinions. If it is made by a major manufacturer, they are all good. That said, there may be a dozen of types from each company, each one designed to enhance specific qualities...none which are perfect for all situations. Here are some things to consider as you choose a clear coat:
Base coat--what are you using? Your CC must be compatible with your substrate. Overall or repair--repair clears excel at blending, and the product line may include blending additives or blending sprays to melt-in your edges. They usually cure quickly and may be ready for sanding/buffing in as little as an 90 minutes.
Hardness--harder is not always better. It chips easier, and won't flex.
Gloss level--are you matching an existing finish? Want a glamor finish?
Drying speed--you cannot paint an entire car with a clear made for panel touch ups. It would likely dry too fast and overspray would not melt in.
Buffing?--some clears excel at buffing, some are not so good. Each has a window in which to buff easily, and that time can vary from a few hours to a few days.
Convenience--what can you get easily? I have always used NAPA's paints because I can get them anywhere I live. Mail order seems great until you need another quart of something and can't wait.
You must decide what qualities you want most and purchase the system that suits your purpose. The first place to start is what base system are you using, and is it an overall or touch up job. Then narrow down the details.
NAPA's Tec line is great for in-panel blends--but it takes skill to do this so you may not benefit from it at all. At the other extreme, in their cheapest Finish-1 line FC730 is an easy to use clear that produces great results. It can be used for repairs or overall jobs. It dries to dust-free quickly (VERY important for clears if you don't have a clean booth) but leaves enough time to do an overall if you use a slower hardener.
You pick.
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What is the best base coat for painting walls?
The best base coat for painting walls is a simple primer, usually white that will cover the wall in a simple finish. A further coat may be needed afterwards.
What do you put over spray paint so it won't chip off?
A clear coat or more depending on what you have painted. This will chip the clear coat not your colour coat. For best protection a two pack clear that when cured ends up as hard as nails to protect the finished products colour from damage. It also will chip but gives a good protection for the colour coat. !
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How do you seal decals applied over a clear coat?
Spray more clear coat over the decals.
Mixed urethane clear with base coat?
sure, it is called bace coat/clear coat system and they have been doing it since 1986 ish. Spray your bace till covered let it dry tack cloth the finish then spray your clear, follow directions on can I think the question is whether or not to mix the base coat WITH the clear before applying. It will defeat the purpose of the clear coat as a UV protectant to the base coat. You can do it but I certainly would not recommend it.
