Clear Varnish over Primer

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28 April 2015 at 19:14 #57509
Colin Bishop
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Like many people I find that the Halfords primers are good colours in their own right.

The red primer effectively simulates underwater antifouling while the grey is excellent for many warships. However being primers they do need sealing. My usual practice in the past has been to brush coat with Ronseal Polyurethane Interior Varnish but this is becoming less easy to get hold of and does leave large areas vulnerable to brush strokes. Editor Paul Freshney sprays thinned coats of Ronseal with an airbrush but he has more patience than I do!

I came across this clear coat from Rustoleum **LINK**

and ordered it to try it out. Initially I used a test piece with Halford's red primer and the result was excellent with just a slight darkening and a very slight sheen finish so I have recoated the bottom of my Fishery Cruiser and am pleased with the result.

I do have some Humbrol matt varnish spray but it can be a bit hit and mist!

If you are using white primer then the best top coat is probably Halford's Appliance White which gives a very pure white.

Colin

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28 April 2015 at 19:14 #4208
Colin Bishop
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Another alternative?
28 April 2015 at 21:26 #57512
Bob Wilson
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Halfords do a clear lacquer spray, and that goes on very well over the red, white or grey Halfords matt primers. And it dries very quickly.

Bob
28 April 2015 at 21:45 #57513
Colin Bishop
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I have tried that Bob but it seems to be a bit on the glossy side.

Colin
28 April 2015 at 22:53 #57514
Mark Jarvis 2
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HI Colin

Halfords do both Satin and matt with a full gloss as well, if you are getting a slight gloss from the matt lacquer its possible you have not shaken for long enough or continued to shake as you are applying the paint, the matting agent is heavy and soon settles out, and clumps in the bottom of the can when left standing.

Mark
28 April 2015 at 23:06 #57515
Colin Bishop
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Thanks for that Mark, I wasn't aware that Halfords did the matt and satin finishes. I will try them next time.

Colin
30 April 2015 at 22:51 #57540
Mark Jarvis 2
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Colin, sorry slightly bum info. Halfords only do the satin and matt in the 300ml size, not the big 500ml, but, they will make up a large can to order!!!

Mark
1 May 2015 at 16:30 #57544
Colin Bishop
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That's OK, as long as they do it. I will use that next time. In the meantime the other stuff seems to have worked well enough although it is very volatile & smelly!

Colin
1 May 2015 at 19:29 #57547
Dave Milbourn
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Mark

Went into our big Halfords today. Couldn't find the satin or matt sprays with the regular car paints (or anywhere else). Where should I be looking?

Dave M
4 May 2015 at 21:07 #57599
Mark Jarvis 2
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Hi Dave, sorry for the delay in responding, been away for the weekend. I saw the satin and matt on a separate shelf to the side of the spacialist paints, not in the racks of normal paints.

The Halfords in Stockport is not that big, so i would imagine that yours will stock it, just thought, they were in crome coloured cans not the grey of 'car paint' cans.

Hope this helps mate

Mark
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