Clear coat for a laminated stock

[wywindsor]

Without breaking the bank what's the newest clear coat I can buy and not need a 1k gun to spray with?

Thanks Ray

 

[urbanrifleman]

My wife's beloved "Pink Gun" with Spraymax 2k clear from Amazon.

 

[LVLAaron]

Definitely Spraymaxx 2k clear. Extra points if you wet sand and buff with a DA

 

[JohnW...ski]

Did a few stocks with the spraymax, it works but, it goes on like a fire hose, once you start the can you can't save any.

Ended up getting a Badger Crescendo air brush with a 1 mm nozzle. A quart of 2 part clear coat will do 15 to 20 or more stocks.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Definitely Spraymaxx 2k clear. Extra points if you wet sand and buff with a DA

Ok!

But how am I going to get a District Attorney to help me buff?

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Or is it a Dental Assistant? I might have access to one of those.

 

[jghoghunter]

Ok!

But how am I going to get a District Attorney to help me buff?

Slide him money under the table

 

[Killroy]

@urbanrifleman what grit did you sand down to before clear coat. That turned out really nice

 

[LVLAaron]

My two cents... Cheap windex and 2k grit paper. Light sand. Wipe it clean. DA buffer and some polishing compound

 

[cp255]

I did this one a couple of weeks ago with Spraymax 2k. Sprayed a few coats, waited a day, sanded. Then I maybe got a little too aggressive and unloaded a whole can on it. Got a bunch of runs which I just sanded off. Then I polished it shiny again with some flitz. Stock is far from perfect if you look up close but from a few feet away it looks real nice. The sanding did leave some scratches which did not polish out. I might lay down another coat this summer to clean it up.

Also I have considered using something I can airbrush rather than spray can. I have done a lot of duracoat and can avoid getting runs with an airbrush. Anyone ever use duracoat clear on a stock? I would also prefer that since it is far less toxic than 2k.

 

[Walt Krafft]

EZ button. Call Brett. Bc'z

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

There is great satisfaction to be found in doing it on your own.
There can also be frustration, but a guy's got to find his limitations.

 

[B Nettesheim]

Simtech makes great products
You don’t need a 1k paint gun either

 

[NorCalMikie]

Or is it a Dental Assistant? I might have access to one of those.

Could also be referring to a DUM AZZ??

 

[NorCalMikie]

Poly Spray can works good. Covers and protects if that's what you're looking for.
Automotive Clear Coat is another option, but it has issues, like making your babies be born neked and with no cloths on if you breath it. Pick your poison!!
Or, call Bc'z.
Another option, local body shops shoot "Auto Clear" quite often. Most car finishes now are two stage, Clear over base color. Prep your stock, drop it off and have them shot it when they shoot the next car.

 

[Seagull]

Yep local smash body shop will do it . Always have a but of extra clear left over from when doing repairs . Sling them a carton of piss or what ever they drink

 

[urbanrifleman]

@urbanrifleman what grit did you sand down to before clear coat. That turned out really nice

I coated the stock with about three coats starting from a very dry coat. About 20 minutes between. I let that sit overnight and knocked it flat with 600 grit. Then shot a wet flow coat with the rest of the can. The clear will flow out into the sand scratches. Same can, btw. Next day still shot smooth. I've not had a problem with shooting straight from the can.

Didn't need buffed.

The secret is to flow coat.

 

[ArtinNC]

I don't have a closeup picture, but Spraymaxx 2k clear really works great. And of course, the coffee helps ...lol.

 

[NorCalMikie]

It's been said that Poly will turn yellow over time? Never left any of any stocks out in the sun long enough to see any issues.
If you don't have the equipment or a place to shoot a clear coat, IMHO a body shop is the best way to go. It's hanging right there and they've still got the spray gun loaded so DO IT!!

 

[Aaron23]

Another option, local body shops shoot "Auto Clear" quite often. Most car finishes now are two stage, Clear over base color. Prep your stock, drop it off and have them shot it when they shoot the next car.

Most local custom cabinet shops could do so as well...

The finishes we use regularly now are a metric crap ton better than anything you will ever find in a rattle can.

Think Heat resistance, moisture resistant, I’ve resistant, etc.

Not even remotely like the old nitro lacquer stuff that was popular not so long ago. Much better indeed.