Looking for clear coat options

[emerica]

I made a mini cab based off the minimame plans. My wife painted some sesame street characters on it with tempera paint. Tempera paint chips pretty easily and is also water based.

Do you guys recommend any particular type clear coat or top coat to protect the tempera paint?

I was thinking of using minwax but wasn't sure if that was the way to go or not.

[zelony]

I would recommend several coats of satin latex clear coat.  Very durable, gives a nice sheen without being too shiny and can be washed.  Use a foam roller.

[emerica]

can I put that in a sprayer? Or is there an alternative spray can type?

When tempera paint gets wet it smears since its water based. Just like painting with watercolor paint. Not sure if I want to put a roller to the artwork.

[jcrouse]

can I put that in a sprayer? Or is there an alternative spray can type?

When tempera paint gets wet it smears since its water based. Just like painting with watercolor paint. Not sure if I want to put a roller to the artwork.

Whatever method you choose, try it on a test sample first.

John

[Druxar]

when I bought polyurethane months ago I thought I Saw something in that general product category in a spray can at home depot.

[zelony]

Yes you can spray any latex paint.  I had an artist paint about 150 feet of wall with a custom mural for my business.  We used basic clearcoat latex paint from Home Depot to protect it.  We used three coats with a foam brush, came out great.  Plus, it gave all of the artwork the same sheen.

[emerica]

I'll give it a go this weekend and post some before and after pics.

thanks