Clear coat ideas

[Poke_N_Hope]

So...I am on the hunt for ideas of clear coat for a cue...something durable, easy to apply, and shiny. Does everyone use some sort of automotive finish?

I have heard and tried miraclecoat, various other clear epoxy base items...even tried cyano once....

I am looking for something that can be sprayed, and not sure if auto is the way to go over an epoxy base sealer.

Any thoughts or guidance is appreciated.

 

[It's George]

Chroma clear

 

[pescadoman]

I think alot of guys use chroma. I have 2400s and it is good. I have heard the premier is even better.

It isn't cheap......

 

[KJ Cues]

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The return is about 100 times greater as well. It's already been written.
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KJ

 

[aphelps1]

If your not set up for it, stay away from automotive clear coats. They are probably the best for a hard, shiny and durable finish. They will also kill you without the proper protection.

Just my thoughts,
Alan

 

[Zims Rack]

Depenfing on shop location (connected to home, other businesses or seperate building), you have a few options.
1. Spray
2. Brush/rub
3. Dipping

I started out spraying. Turns out great, fast, but lots of prep and cleaning time. I went to the dipping method and am happy with results and hardly no prep and cleanup time and much safer but takes longer.

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[JoeyInCali]

Depenfing on shop location (connected to home, other businesses or seperate building), you have a few options.
1. Spray
2. Brush/rub
3. Dipping

I started out spraying. Turns out great, fast, but lots of prep and cleaning time. I went to the dipping method and am happy with results and hardly no prep and cleanup time and much safer but takes longer.

Zim's Samsung Tablet

You dip auto 2-part clear ?
That's a lot of clear to throw away.

 

[Zims Rack]

Haha, no! I use a water based poly, a little safer.

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[JoeyInCali]

Haha, no! I use a water based poly, a little safer.

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Tried those.

Takes forever to get hard and you can't really get the shine.
If you have success with them, a lot of people would want your recipe.

As far car clear coat, there are so many that are good.
A pro finisher would do a great job on $50 a gallon clear ( plus $20 in activator ) if given the right tools, sandpaper/scuff pad/steel wool and compounds.