discussion Johnsons Kleer

[downscale model art]

had a problem with kleer on my hms defender. caused yellowing and made localised crazing. now, this morning i had a chat with our flooring rep. this is what he told me..... kleer is non profitable to its manufacturer and has been downscaled with a view to discontinuation. kleer was formulated years ago to deal with quarry tiles, linoleum and asbestos thermoplastic tiles. historically darker colours. now with the current trend of pure vinyl and laminate, kleer will yellow. hence nowadays , floor gloss is completely opaque and formulated not to discolour. lighter aesthetic tones in flooring dictate that a floor treatment should maintain clear with no residue. when i asked him about kleer he told me that the formula has changed from what it was and its a cheaper and inferior product to what it used to be years ago. no floorcovering manufacturers reccomend it. do we really trust this stuff?

 

[eddiesolo]

Depends how you use it, some folk swear it the dogs-do-da's on clear canopies etc...I don't use it myself. I don't need stuff like that to get a superior finish...I am just that good Yes, I tell porkie-pies too...not about using the Kleer though...I be a waffling so will go now.

Si

 

[Guest]

Has any one used the Humbrol clear yet. ?

Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

Has any one used the Humbrol clear yet. ?Laurie

I have heard that if you're not careful it can pool and cause an uneven finish, it actually goes on and dries in a low gloss form, folk have been tempted to spray more thicker coats then it goes a bit poo. Just even, thin coats Laurie.

Si

 

[Guest]

So far I would give Humbrol clear the thumbs up. To me it seems a touch thicker in consistency than johnsons klear and therefore needs less coats to get a gloss finish. It is of course much more expensive, but no point skimping at the last hurdle.

 

[Ian M]

I only ever use it for canopies as there are much better purpose made products. It does put a good finish on bathroom tiles though.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

We never did see your finished bath/shower room Ian .... Did it all go to plan?

 

[eddiesolo]

So far I would give Humbrol clear the thumbs up. To me it seems a touch thicker in consistency than johnsons klear and therefore needs less coats to get a gloss finish. It is of course much more expensive, but no point skimping at the last hurdle.

Bit contradictory to what I put, however, mine is from a review of the product, not actually from using it as Mrsprue has and that is what really counts.

Si

 

[Ian M]

We never did see your finished bath/shower room Ian .... Did it all go to plan?

LOL not finished yet!! Well the tile is finished, Was going to buy the pipe work last pay day but new discs and pads for the Swift sort of dented the budget... The good news is we have to bathrooms bad new: the working own is down stairs...

I'll update the under construction thread tomorrow

Ian M..

 

[Guest]

Know how you feel, just done new discs and pads on the Saab project ...cheaper than I thought but not that cheap..

Sorry to drift off topic Rob

 

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I only ever use it for canopies as there are much better purpose made products. It does put a good finish on bathroom tiles though.Ian M

as long as they aint white, mind you... on ceramic,it would be easy to rub off

 

[Guest]

I use Humbrol clear, but have always painted it on, not airbrushed.......

 

[eddiesolo]

I tend to seal it all with a matt or satin varnish spray. Just found that easier.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

This is a good vid.

Si