XCR instead of clearcoat


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Hi everyone,

Has anyone experience using XCR Epoxy instead of clearcoat? Is the result comparable?

I have bought „special“ clear coat and filler for epoxy and now I am wondering which is best practice.

Thanks for your opinions!
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XCR, being a resin, is a much thicker layer.  Properly sanded smooth XCR with a high quality polish will look very good but generally does not look as "wet" as a clear coat lacquer. 

Also Modern automotive lacquers will generally offer much better UV protection as most are 100% UV stable. Depending on your climate, this may or may not be a consideration.

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Warren (Staff) - 4/14/2020 4:33:29 PM
XCR, being a resin, is a much thicker layer.  Properly sanded smooth XCR with a high quality polish will look very good but generally does not look as "wet" as a clear coat lacquer. 

Also Modern automotive lacquers will generally offer much better UV protection as most are 100% UV stable. Depending on your climate, this may or may not be a consideration.

Ok thanks I will try both options and compare the result

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