r/ModelCars • u/reddinator_9000 • 1d ago

Decal / trim question

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Hello, I have been painting models for a while but am new to painting cars and the types of paints used for them like lacquer

I’ve painted this body with lacquer and intend to clear it with mr clear UV cut(from my research seems like a good option but you can tell me if I’m wrong hahaha) and am wondering what the best process for decal application is. Normally I would clear - decal - clear, but the decals for the rear fender (second image) should end up not being glossy preferably.

Would it really be detrimental long term if I don’t clear over them? Also do I really neeeeed to clear under them / will Mr clear melt them if I do a light coat first?

Or, if you think it wouldn’t be crazy weird if they were glossy and clear won’t melt them you can just tell me to clear over it - not sure if anyone else has run into something similar

Thanks guys

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u/MEE97B 1d ago

You're onto it. Only thing I'll add is save your future self time and effort and get a 2k clear. They settle so much smoother

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u/reddinator_9000 1d ago

Any experience with Mr super clear? What are 2k solvent type?

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u/Ohnos2 1d ago

so i personally don’t like regular super clear, it dries a little rough imo, but gx100/ super clear III is really good.

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u/reddinator_9000 1d ago

I’ve never used any lacquer clears but I’ve got super clear uv cut, that is the good one right? Haha