Hairspray or heavy chipping fluid votes close 11am

[David Lovell]

To be used on the current build ,I have in the past used them both with mixed thoughts on the results at this point I was going to show some pics but not to influence the outcome I'll show when the votes in.
Short window of time I know but gives me rest of day to do the deed.Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

Never used chipping fluid Dave just the hairspray method....so that gets my vote

[Jim R]

I've never had much success with hairspray. I find it totally unpredictable and difficult to control although some get superb results. I have however been quite happy with bought chipping fluids.

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry I can't be much help Dave. I've never tried hairspray, but I did try chipping fluid once. Painted the base coat, applied the chipping fluid, painted over it and promptly forgot about chipping it. That was over 4 years ago, so I don't think it would chip today...

I would try the chipping fluid though, as it probably would be easier to control on the areas you want to chip. Hairspray would get everywhere when sprayed on the model, including where you don't want/need it...

Prost
Allen

[Andy T]

I've used both and would tend towards chipping fluid, simply because I find airbrush application more controllable and it cuts out the decanting step.

If it's just a single small item I'll use hairspray straight from the can to save cleaning the airbrush.

[Si Benson]

Have used both hairspray and chipping fluid in the past and found both achieved the same results but one left the model smelling all hair salon-ish.

From memory, I found the chipping worked better with water based acrylic paints and not so well with lacquer based stuff.

[David Lovell]

Damm seems a draw was hoping to have someone to blame when it all went wrong.
From my experience using them ive only used hair spray on 35th (only once)probably my fault for not using enough but found it hard work to break down ,no way could you have abused a 72nd scale kit to that amount of physical grief ,though I will say the results were very impressive looking like worn paint not like something that had a argument with a can of nitromorse (paint stripper). Sorry I thought I had some more visual photos but must have cleared the album out

You can see where the paint has worn down exposing the oxide rather than chipping

Even on the rear deck and fuel tanks it looks like natural wear and tear not modler made chipping.(you can do that finger and thumb thing I think to enlarge)
The chipping fluid I've used a couple of times on 72nder's this worked in the opposite direction it did look in my eyes like a paint stripper attack might of been me should I have used less but my thinking was probably not using enough of the hairspray ,did I leap on it too soon with the brush and water causing to much to come away


Still I'm going to set about the current build so I'll choose when I climbe up to the table I have ordered from the sms shop some scratching fluid so the next 72nd build will be given a run out with that. So stay tuned sounds like there's more episodes to come. Dave

[David Lovell]

Never used chipping fluid Dave just the hairspray method....so that gets my vote

I've never had much success with hairspray. I find it totally unpredictable and difficult to control although some get superb results. I have however been quite happy with bought chipping fluids.

Sorry I can't be much help Dave. I've never tried hairspray, but I did try chipping fluid once. Painted the base coat, applied the chipping fluid, painted over it and promptly forgot about chipping it. That was over 4 years ago, so I don't think it would chip today...

I would try the chipping fluid though, as it probably would be easier to control on the areas you want to chip. Hairspray would get everywhere when sprayed on the model, including where you don't want/need it...

Prost
Allen

I've used both and would tend towards chipping fluid, simply because I find airbrush application more controllable and it cuts out the decanting step.

If it's just a single small item I'll use hairspray straight from the can to save cleaning the airbrush.

Have used both hairspray and chipping fluid in the past and found both achieved the same results but one left the model smelling all hair salon-ish.

From memory, I found the chipping worked better with water based acrylic paints and not so well with lacquer based stuff.

Thanks for your input guys lunch then I'm diving in. Dave

[scottie3158]

Its hairspray all the way for me mate. I can't compare against chipping fluids as I'm to tight to buy them lol.

[rtfoe]

Hi Dave, I have both hair spray and chipping fluid but not used any on my completed models. I hate surprises or waiting for something to happen so I still use the man made paint on system for my chipping where I can add or remove anytime. I would though used either of the products on larger scales 1/16 onwards to save time and the chipping can be worked on in small portions. Just my take on it.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Guest]

Chipping Fluid , as recommended by MR T