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Rosco Clear Acrylic Gloss – Scenic Clear Coat & Gloss Sealer (5580)
Rosco Clear Acrylic Gloss – Scenic Clear Coat & Gloss Sealer (5580)
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Rosco Clear Acrylic Gloss is a professional water-based scenic clear coat designed to protect painted surfaces while creating a high-gloss finish.
It is widely used in theatre, film production and scenic painting to create glossy scenic effects, protect painted props and scenery, and produce wet-look finishes where shine and reflection are desired.
- Creates glossy scenic finishes and reflective surfaces
- Protects scenic paint and painted props
- Enhances colour depth in scenic paint layers
- Works as a base for custom scenic glazes
Typical Applications
- Gloss clear coating for scenic props
- Protecting painted theatre scenery
- Wet-look scenic effects
- Sealing murals and painted installations
- Gloss finishes for exhibition displays
- Highlight coats for scenic finishes
Part of the Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze System
Rosco Clear Acrylic Gloss is part of Rosco’s Clear Acrylic glaze system used by scenic artists to create layered paint finishes and special scenic effects.
- Create scenic glazes and washes
- Extend scenic paint for translucent effects
- Adjust the sheen of scenic finishes
- Seal and protect painted surfaces
Used with Rosco Supersaturated Scenic Paint
Many scenic painters combine Rosco Clear Acrylic Gloss with Rosco Supersaturated Scenic Paint to create vibrant translucent glazes and high-depth scenic colour layers.
- Add a small amount of Supersaturated pigment to Clear Acrylic Gloss
- Thin with water to create translucent colour washes
- Apply multiple layers to build depth and gloss effects
Because Supersaturated paints are extremely concentrated pigments, only a small amount is required to tint the glaze while maintaining transparency.
Explore the full range here:
Rosco Supersaturated Scenic Paints
Common Scenic Uses
- Gloss protective coatings for scenic paint
- Creating reflective scenic surfaces
- Sealing scenic murals and props
- Producing wet-look finishes
- Highlight coats in scenic painting techniques
Technical Information
| Product Type | Water-based acrylic clear coat |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Application | Brush, roller or spray |
| Typical Use | Protective gloss clear coat and scenic glaze medium |
| Industries | Theatre, film production, scenic painting and exhibitions |
| Coverage | 1:1 dilution = approximately 600 sq ft per gallon (≈ 56 m² per 3.79L), depending on substrate, application tool and film thickness. |
| Dry Time | At 75°F (24°C) dries to the touch in approximately 30–45 minutes. Can be recoated in 1–2 hours. |
Clear Acrylic Glaze has a milky appearance when wet but will dry clear.
Do not use heat or forced air to accelerate dry time as clouding may occur.
Application Guide
- Ensure the painted surface is clean and dry.
- Apply Clear Acrylic Gloss using brush, roller or spray.
- Allow the coating to dry before applying additional coats if required.
Multiple coats may be applied depending on the level of gloss and protection required.
Cautions & Disclaimer
- Always test on a small sample before full application.
- Allow sufficient drying time between coats.
All technical data, recommendations and service are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Rosco assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damage incurred from use since method of application and use are beyond our control.
