Sealing Paint?

[MMorelock66]

Being a photographer, and the subject of a lot of my photos are Gijoes. I enjoy repainting a lot of my figures to make them quite realistic. But, painting certain figures has a problem due to paint flaking. So I need to find a way to keep my paint from coming off.

I've recently been looking into a basic clear coat sealant that comes in just a regular spray can. I think it's krylon?

What would you guys prefer?

 

[Midget]

I use a number of different types. Tamiya, Krylon, Testors. I've not used one that was really any better than the others.

 

[K-Tiger]

I bought an expensive ass little can of Testors DullCoat, but I saw matte acrylic sealer at Wally World and I'm thinking of trying it.

I think surface prep is more important than a top coat sealant, though.

 

[Midget]

I'd have to agree, surface prep will do more for paint adhesion than the sealer.

 

[Dropshipbob]

I've used the Krylon acrylic sealer before, but it seems to leave tiny "dots" on the surface, but you can only see them if you angle the piece just right.
I much prefer Testors dull cote, it isn't cheap but the finish is MUCH better.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

I've used the cheap stuff and the finish doesn't hold up forever...the pricey stuff though, so far, is holding up VERY well