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Offline Ant68

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Clear coat Gold Legs ??
« on: March 29, 2010, 09:22:30 AM »
Is it worth while to clear coat gold legs ,bolts Side Armour etc etc to preserve them from potential tarnishing ?
Not sure what to do ?
I noticed at Bunnings there's a White Knight Clear coat Product used for Brass,Gold platting to stop tarnishing .
Has anyone done this and what's the results ? !@#

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Re: Clear coat Gold Legs ??
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2010, 03:21:06 PM »
Hi Tony,

I wouldnt use can paint (single pack) is not strong enough.
Use 2 pack clear much harder and seals better.
More expensive but worth doing.

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Re: Clear coat Gold Legs ??
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2010, 06:50:40 PM »
The largest plating company in queensland, located on the gold coast, uses the product you mentioned ANT for the legs. I have seen the fellow use it when i picked up gold plated stuff before. do not get dribble marks from excessive spray or you run the risk of stuffing it up.

2 pack for the lockdown bar is a neccessity as ACE has suggested. much more durable.
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Re: Clear coat Gold Legs ??
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2010, 07:01:26 PM »
I'll speak with my spray painter and see what he recommends.

I have also seen some plating people use the can product, however I think this may only be for convenience.

For long term durability, I'd be only looking at 2K clear.

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Re: Clear coat Gold Legs ??
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2010, 09:19:23 PM »
Thanks for the info Guys ,I really appreciate it .
So the 2 pack would have to be done by a professional ie spray painter correct ?