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# **clear acrylic paint**

**Skip it**

A small market ($49K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 12Growth 32Conversion 72Competition 57Returns 98Price range 59Avg price 42Brand share 58Review moat 18Quality gap 28

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.4%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Good****6.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Good****$4.80–$29.89**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Good****70%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Good****51%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Okay****$11.02**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Growth**

**Okay****+5.8%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****17,158.96**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$49K**

$49K/yr · 68K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**14 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**94**

**Top-5 brand share**

**70%**

**Open market**

**24%**

- MCTRHG21% - Rust-Oleum19% - GRANOTONE13% - Krylon11% - Liquitex7% - P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS5%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$2K10%$5K15%$7K20%$10K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 27 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y5ON6AS7L.jpg)**Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model**MCTRHG**$10.08**4.4★1,147 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZCRPBG) [2![GRANOTONE Clear Coat Acrylic High Gloss Varnish Finish 3.38 fl oz 100 ML Non Yellowing Non Toxic Anti Crazing Artist Varnish for Acrylic Painting Pro and Hobby Artists!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KzyoyI2CL.jpg)**GRANOTONE Clear Coat Acrylic High Gloss Varnish Finish 3.38 fl oz 100 ML Non Yellowing Non Toxic Anti Crazing Artist Varnish for Acrylic Painting Pro and Hobby Artists!**GRANOTONE**$9.71**4.5★4,240 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WWM2FXX) [3![Liquitex BASICS Gloss Varnish 250ml (8.4oz) Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eNOQqaOKL.jpg)**Liquitex BASICS Gloss Varnish 250ml (8.4oz) Bottle**Liquitex**$8.21**4.7★10,346 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y477JTC) [4![Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear  11 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318a4tUpudL.jpg)**Krylon K05515007 COLORmaxx Acrylic Clear Finish for Indoor/Outdoor Use Gloss Crystal Clear 11 Ounce (Pack of 1)**Krylon**$5.42**4.6★37,822 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFPD9YX) [5![Rust-Oleum 242057 Painters Touch Latex Paint Quart Gloss Clear 1 Quarts (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419gGkbt-sL.jpg)**Rust-Oleum 242057 Painters Touch Latex Paint Quart Gloss Clear 1 Quarts (Pack of 1)**Rust-Oleum**$17.23**4.5★31,264 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZTHBJ8)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vUuXmNzQL.jpg)**Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml**Nozerix**$9.99**30 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G574MGS7) [![Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Acrylic Varnish Non-Yellowing Anti-Crazing Non-Toxic Clear Acrylic Sealer Superior Protection and High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint (Clear)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5156gaY8VWL.jpg)**Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Acrylic Varnish Non-Yellowing Anti-Crazing Non-Toxic Clear Acrylic Sealer Superior Protection and High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint (Clear)**Bondtech**$9.58**23 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DCCWY4) [![Paint Gloss Showroom Spray N Shine Quick Detail Sprayer for Car Paint Water-Based Spray to Remove Dust Fingerprints & Smudges Enhances Shine Without Full Detail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZNG34OtjL.jpg)**Paint Gloss Showroom Spray N Shine Quick Detail Sprayer for Car Paint Water-Based Spray to Remove Dust Fingerprints & Smudges Enhances Shine Without Full Detail**P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS**$15.88**3 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083M9D323) [![Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ziRrr7apL.jpg)**Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter**SENVEN**$9.98**81 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMHRDJ9) [![Bluebird Signature Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Gloss Varnish for Pro Artists Hobby Painters & Kids (Gloss 3.4 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QgjjtB6TL.jpg)**Bluebird Signature Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Gloss Varnish for Pro Artists Hobby Painters & Kids (Gloss 3.4 Fl Oz)**BLUEBIRD**$7.04**192 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC2VWZYX)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer Gloss & Matte Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Crafts Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect & Boost Gloss on Canvas Rock Painting & Model](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gW6SR1qzL.jpg)**Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer Gloss & Matte Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Crafts Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect & Boost Gloss on Canvas Rock Painting & Model**MCTRHG**$15.63**4.4★**▲ 264%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZDWVM7) [![Paint Gloss Showroom Spray N Shine Quick Detail Sprayer for Car Paint Water-Based Spray to Remove Dust Fingerprints & Smudges Enhances Shine Without Full Detail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZNG34OtjL.jpg)**Paint Gloss Showroom Spray N Shine Quick Detail Sprayer for Car Paint Water-Based Spray to Remove Dust Fingerprints & Smudges Enhances Shine Without Full Detail**P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS**$15.88**4.6★**▲ 242%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083M9D323) [![Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Acrylic Varnish Non-Yellowing Anti-Crazing Non-Toxic Clear Acrylic Sealer Superior Protection and High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint (Clear)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5156gaY8VWL.jpg)**Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Acrylic Varnish Non-Yellowing Anti-Crazing Non-Toxic Clear Acrylic Sealer Superior Protection and High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint (Clear)**Bondtech**$9.58**4.6★**▲ 227%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DCCWY4) [![Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vUuXmNzQL.jpg)**Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml**Nozerix**$9.99**4.8★**▲ 176%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G574MGS7) [![Nicpro Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting 4oz Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Clear Acrylic Varnish for Pro Artist Hobby Painter on Canvas Artwork Acrylics Paint Wood High Gloss Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313N5SycaYL.jpg)**Nicpro Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting 4oz Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Clear Acrylic Varnish for Pro Artist Hobby Painter on Canvas Artwork Acrylics Paint Wood High Gloss Finish**Nicpro**$8.51**4.3★**▲ 99%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3C9HD68)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 30 weeks — +5.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K2KSpike '26Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“consistent in quality”*

**Paint Quality**10%

*“it works great with my paints”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to use”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**7%

*“I am so happy with this Glow”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Does the job”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good price”*

**Moist/Dry**6%

*“IT GOES ON EVENLY AND SMOOTH AND DRIES QUICKLY”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**3%

*“Great finish”*

**Color**3%

*“true to color”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Paint Quality**18%

*“caused the paint to chip”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**12%

*“Sticky”*

**Smell**8%

*“Has a varnish smell”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“expensive for the quality/quantity”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“It wasn't glossy, shiny”*

**Color**5%

*“does not yellow at all”*

**Thickness**3%

*“Was a thinner consistency than expecting”*

**Spray/Flow**3%

*“did not spray evenly, had to stop and start”*

**Hard Feel**3%

*“has a strange almost tacky feel to it”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Was expecting it a little bigger”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**24%

**Paint Quality**21%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

**Value For Money**9%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Leak-Proof**5%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

**Color**3%

**Material Quality**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%