copolymers of at least two acrylate monomers such as isobutyl methacrylate and 2 - ethylhexyl methacrylate , an organic acid or acid anhydride , and n - vinyl - 2 - pyrrolidone are incorporated into water reducible coating compositions typified by the following general formulation : ______________________________________ parts by weight______________________________________resin 20 - 30amine 1 - 3defoamer . 2 - . 5water soluble solvent 10 - 11water insoluble solvent 2 - 4water 45 - 60______________________________________ the coating compositions of the above recipe yield clear coatings with good adhesion and water resistance .