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Old 09-19-2008, 07:34 PM   #1
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Is there a clear coat that will go over chrome spray paint without dulling it out?

My question is just as the title asks. I hate not being able to handle something I've spray painted chrome without leaving fingerprints from the oil on my fingers.

Anyone know a trick or do I have to get my props chrome plated?
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Old 09-19-2008, 11:43 PM   #2
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If you're using Alclad paints, the paint is it's own sealer.

If you want a shiny finish use Future Floor Finish ... but in my experiments with it, I've found it does tend to dull Alclad Chrome paint a bit.
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Old 09-20-2008, 12:06 AM   #3
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I'm using Duplicolor from pep boys--It has the best chrome finish that I've seen from a spray can. I'll try what you mentioned above--Thanks!
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:01 AM   #4
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Jesse's right Future floor polish, I have never had a dulling problem with mine, Jesse have you tried a different bottle? You don't need to thin future, just pour it in your airbrush and go, I spray at around 15psi.
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:25 AM   #5
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Anyone know if there are alternatives to Future Floor polish in the U.K?
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:33 PM   #6
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Jesse's right Future floor polish, I have never had a dulling problem with mine, Jesse have you tried a different bottle? You don't need to thin future, just pour it in your airbrush and go, I spray at around 15psi.
Straight from the bottle and I've used 3 different bottles, it just dulls out the color of the chrome.
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:41 PM   #7
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Anyone know if there are alternatives to Future Floor polish in the U.K?
Pledge Floor Finish .. it's the same formula.
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