Can you acheive a glossy paint by painting a clear coat over a flat black paint, or what would that look like?

Yes clear coat not only protects your painted project , but can also give you a glossy look , or a satin look and also a matt finish look. But it depends on what kind of substrate (paint surface ie canvas, table, car etc..) you are painting on and the type of paint being used. The satin, matt and gloss look can be achieved with varnish if you are painting on like wood, but if it is done on metal or aluminum


etc.. I would not use a varnish clear coat. I use an automotive clear or you can even use krylon out of a rattle can. Best advice is check with the instructions on the container your paint came in, cant go wrong there.JCan you acheive a glossy paint by painting a clear coat over a flat black paint, or what would that look like?
Use clear varnish or something like varathane. The surface will be high gloss.Can you acheive a glossy paint by painting a clear coat over a flat black paint, or what would that look like?
shiny and lustrous
it will look fine...use a gloss varnish