Humbrol Clear...

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I am now using Humbrol clear. I am now convinced to use it on the rest of my models now. It is great stuff. A nice big bottle as well. Probably the only good product Humbrol has ever made. Lol

John

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Good to hear, how long do you wait before applying another coat?

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Daniel the time to wait is dependant on a number of things. The strata you are applying it to ie if it is absorbent in any way. The temperature and also the humidity. How well cured the paint it is applied to.

Where it is left to dry ie ventitlated this will enhance the drying time. Also which paint it is applied on. I suspect, but have no data to back it, that Clear will dry quicker on cured Acrylic than on Enamel.

I would experiment. Usually if an acrylic is dry to the touch but not cured I apply another coat. But wait until cured if applying a varnish or clear. Another point which is a nuisance. If you get bits or hairs on the first coat curing is the only way before wet and drying the surface. With a hair if quick you can remove it and the Clear will close in to smooth.

Laurie

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just bought some. will use todya. also got some mig matt varnish. dunno what that is like.

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Tried it on a test piece today and I am happy about the glossy look after 3-4 coats. I waited approx. 30 mins between each coat but I guess it would not hurt to wait a little more. I used ~20 psi as recommended.

One thing I noticed when I was standing under my lamp is that there are tiny spots on the surface, I guess I should have sanded the flat paint properly before applying the clear in order to make sure the surface was perfectly smooth. Do you think it is possible to rub them out after the clear has dried completely?

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Yes if you use wet and dry with a 1500 gauge paper. But you will have to recoat. Best as it is a test piece to try it out.

Best I find before any new coat is to wet and dry preferably using an old paper rather than a new piece. I then use a tack cloth which gets rid of the majority of bits little hairs etc. Then immediately before airbrushing a use a soft brush to remove anything left over, I hope.

Laurie

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Daniel. ops: Forgot make sure the Clear is cured. i would say 24 hours at least before wet and drying. Try a bit to see if it takes the wet and dry with out peeling.

Laurie

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Thanks the the tips.

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I have to say I use this instead of Johnsons Klear now, and i like it a lot I can also say the same about Humbrols other recent products, especially their matte cote and their weathering powders.

scott

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I ordered some Humbrol Gloss Cote, will do a comparison on plastic spoons and go with the one I think gives the best result.

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I have to say I use this instead of Johnsons Klear now, and i like it a lot I can also say the same about Humbrols other recent products, especially their matte cote and their weathering powders.scott

Agree with you Scot. Both Humbrol and Airfix have taken a leap and producing some good stuff. Just wonder if they have a new MD.

Just an observation Scott. Looking at your avatar are you now residing in Australia ? o_O

Laurie

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I have no idea what happened there, not sure if I can rotate the avatar pic.

scott