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Post by johnnetzlof on Apr 17, 2009 11:10:21 GMT -5
What's everyone like to use for a nice glossy clear/gloss coat? I've used Dullcoat in Rattle Can and mix version, and I use testors gloss to seal my decals when I print them, but what about on models?
I've got some project on the bench right now, which I've decided I want to represent straight from the paint shop locomotives and give them a nice, but not overly glossy sheen.
I see a lot of people talking about Future Floor Wax, and, yes I know its esentially a one-part clear, but being a certified automotive painter I kinda cringe at spraying something called "floor wax" on a model...but maybe I'm wrong here.
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Post by Randy Earle on Apr 17, 2009 17:02:07 GMT -5
Testors makes Glosscoat also.
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Post by CIOR on Apr 26, 2009 13:38:13 GMT -5
I've heard that heat will cause some issues with Futures.
I've just used gloss and dull cotes.
The only time I've ever used a gloss cote with nothing over it after it was all finished was to represent a new engine for a fellow back about 10 years ago!
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Post by wvsecondary on Apr 26, 2009 15:09:10 GMT -5
I usually use the rattle can Gloss & Dull cote but I sometimes will airbrush the Pollyscale versions for a more satin finish that looks good for just out of the shop look.
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Post by nhjj4 on Apr 27, 2009 11:59:38 GMT -5
I have a couple friends who have a few aircraft models. ( Prize winning) IPMS type. Way back in the late 60s the floor wax was a craze. He tried it AND for a while it looked good but it does Yellow, & mess the thing up. You cant remove it!!!
I Painted a Brass ALCO Models NH EP-5 way back in early 70s. It has spent most it's life in a box on a shelf. Guess what
It is YELLOW !!
Do your self a faver. Dont use it.
I could weather it up like the prototype But.
I will strip it when I get the nerve. At least with Brass I can remove it.
Jim Evans
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Post by johnnetzlof on Apr 27, 2009 13:25:04 GMT -5
Precisely my fear, Jim, Floor Wax to me has always eventually gotten a "nice" blech color to it after a few years.
Even automotive clears will fade, not always yellow, but usually white. Althought I have seen some take a yellowy or even pea-green color or time.
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Post by nhjj4 on Apr 27, 2009 15:11:55 GMT -5
Yes,
It is funny that What goes around comes around ( Again) And ( Again)??
Jim
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