Nitrate clear dope is primarily intended to prepare model surfaces for a painted finish.
Nitrate acts as a sealer for bare wood and uncoated covering materials, and its application establishes a well bonded base for most commonly used model paints.
Fast drying.
High gloss.
Often preferred over butyrate dope in many modeling applications because of its unique chemical characteristics.

Advantages:
Better adhesion to most structures and coverings than butyrate dope
Controlled shrinkage - Nitrate dope shrinks only a moderate amount compared to butyrate
Helps eliminate warps and dope "blisters" at sharp 90 degree corners
Higher solid content than butyrate dope for faster filling
Compatible with most model paints - Nitrate dope is often used to seal the bare model surfaces and provides a good base for finishing with butyrate dope, enamel, or epoxy paints
Ideal for use alone on light free-flight rubber models where fuel proofing is not necessary.