discussion Pledge Klear then Acrylic varnish

[Guest]

Is it possible to spray a model with Pledge Klear, (then apply decals), then spray with Vallejo or Tamiya semi-gloss varnish?

(I know the arguments for and against Klear.)

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

In a word, yes

By the way, the new Humbrol "Clear" is the closest thing to Klear I've yet seen. The same stuff I reckon

 

[stona]

......is the correct answer. That's one for Andy

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Meanwhile, I seem to be having some success with brushing on neat Tamiya clear, quite liberally, about three coats, suitable (I hope) for decalling. Some slight brush marks, but the final semi-mat or matt varnish might get rid of that.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I use Humbrol gloss varnish from a rattle can, then when the decals are on I use Tamiya flat cleat simples

Adrian

 

[Guest]

For what it's worth and at least it worked for me,I use to apply first a coat of Klear then apply the decals then put on another coat of Klear to seal the decals,then I applied a final finishing coat of whatever varnish ie gloss matt or satin. I now actually use Alclad Aqua Gloss instead of Klear and for a finishing coat the Xtracolor varnish of choice.In the past I've used both Klear and Xtracolor gloss varnish for the gloss coats without problems.

One final point if you spray Klear due to it's nature it's quite easy to lay down too heavy a coat which can cause runs and pooling.

Malcolm