manofthehour Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Can I use this as a clear coat? If not, what do you recommend I use? Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven6977 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Can I use this as a clear coat? If not, what do you recommend I use? What are you looking to paint? Quote Rowan University Electrical Engineering LINK TO MY BUILDDDDD Current Setup in my 00' Hyundai Accent: Pioneer DEH-P6900UB RE.6.5C AUDIO 500w 6.5" COMPONENT CAR SPEAKERS Eclipse SE 6500 (6.5 coax in rear deck) two Kicker C124's in a t-line tuned to 28.6Hz Kenwood KAC-7204 US amps 1600.4 V2 Upcoming Build this summer: T-Line enclosure for two C124's tuned to 28ish hz O_O amp my speakers with a US amps 1600.4. Second Skin Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 What are you looking to paint? a grille, symbol, strip and my tinted brake lights Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilesH3 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) a grille, symbol, strip and my tinted brake lights I wouldnt use it. Get duplicolor clearcoat. Its in a spray can and u can get it at auto zone, napa etc...I have used it for similar sized parts and worked really well. Edited May 8, 2010 by wilesH3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven6977 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) Im not an expert or anything, and I'm sure someone will step in if i'm wrong. But, that appears to be a glaze of sorts (used when firing in a kiln and then it becomes hardened and glossy). You want something more like an automotive clear coat. look into maybe "Killer Cans"(pricey but the best you can prolly get in spray paint) or just step into the spray paint section at walmart and ask for an automotive clear coat. At least get something designed for plastics. You might also wanna give This STICKY a read through. edit: reading > me that can is non-firing, but still the same concept. For a car you want automotive grade or something weather resistant. Edited May 8, 2010 by sven6977 Quote Rowan University Electrical Engineering LINK TO MY BUILDDDDD Current Setup in my 00' Hyundai Accent: Pioneer DEH-P6900UB RE.6.5C AUDIO 500w 6.5" COMPONENT CAR SPEAKERS Eclipse SE 6500 (6.5 coax in rear deck) two Kicker C124's in a t-line tuned to 28.6Hz Kenwood KAC-7204 US amps 1600.4 V2 Upcoming Build this summer: T-Line enclosure for two C124's tuned to 28ish hz O_O amp my speakers with a US amps 1600.4. Second Skin Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilesH3 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 The duplicolor clear has a flex agent in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 WOW thanks guys! I'll be picking up some duplicolor clear. And yea I was a little eh to whether it was weather resistant or not... o well thanks again! Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 WOW thanks guys! I'll be picking up some duplicolor clear. And yea I was a little eh to whether it was weather resistant or not... o well thanks again! personally I wouldnt trust duplicolor for anything now...it tends to fade after a while from first hand experience. and that was not even in direct sunlight...I can only imagine what itll do then, but Id go with SEM. best spray cans you can get IMO. Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) personally I wouldnt trust duplicolor for anything now...it tends to fade after a while from first hand experience. and that was not even in direct sunlight...I can only imagine what itll do then, but Id go with SEM. best spray cans you can get IMO. Well how much is this SEM and can I get it at a retail store? Because I need to clear coat TODAY and I have to be able to get it TODAY lol if not duplicolor is the way I'll have to go. EDIT: O and I kinda need this clear coat to dry in 24-30 hours if that's possible... Edited May 8, 2010 by manofthehour Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) actually can I use this?: Clear Coat Link edit: Nvm it doesn't say you can use it on plastic. Edited May 8, 2010 by manofthehour Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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