Pro Fin and Testors

[Brian P.]

I have used Pro fin for quite a while and really like it. I have never used it over top of Testors model paint though. Has anyone out there done it this way, and if so, are they compatible?

Thanks,
BP

[Roadkill]

I just put some Profin over some Testors 10 minutes ago-so far so good

[aromakr]

Brian:
Pro-fin will work over water based testors, the oil base will pull fine lines, even some of the medium lines. Use water base to be safe.
Bob

[AkDan]

I've also had to go with the wb over my cresting as it dissolved my fine silver lines.

[Roadkill]

aromaker is the source for info on Profin as far as I'm concerned.  I beleive what he says as he sells the Profin and makes some really fine arrows

[Brian P.]

Thanks guys. Has anyone tried putting a water based topcoat over the Testors, then top that off with ProFin?

I have a pretty good supply of the oil based Testors, so I am trying to come up with a way to "make it work" with Profin.

I was thinking of possibly spraying a topcoat of WB Poly (Polycrylic) over the Testors, then Profin.

BP

[Jeff Sample]

I've used MinWax polyacrylic (water based) over my Testors crests to prevent MinWax polyurethane from running the crests, particularly the silver and gold pinstripes. I would think this same approach would work for Pro-Fin.

[AkDan]

I have also over coated and even ran gasket lacquer and epoxy sealers by doing it...it does work.

[Jeff Sample]

Forgot to say that I just dip the crested end in straight MW polyacrylic to get an even and protective coat - it's quicker, and the stuff is very thin and dries very clear and hard (even though it looks like skim milk in the can).