discussion Pledge Polish

[Mickc1440]

I’m sure many on here will have used Pledge polish as a clear coat in its various incarnations. Some time ago it changed from its clear form to the milky coloured fragrant smelling version. The other night I was watching a video from Flory models where he was showing its latest version back as a clear liquid. The only problem currently is that it’s only available in the US, I did a quick check on line to see how cheap I could have some shipped and the postal costs were eye watering.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Plenty on the net about the various incarnations Mick, but basically it is a cheap hard wearing acrylic gloss varnish. I bought a bottle many years ago and am no more than a quarter of the way through it. I wouldn’t buy it again, I’d just use a decent quality gloss instead. It’s not as if we go through bottles of it.

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

Might be this new packaging @
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-expert-care-tile-stone/dp/B073VPRMZH/

 

[rickoshea52]

Good timing. I’m off to the US later this month and was going to bring some more back, my last bottle has lasted three years but needs replenishing.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Mick,
Where abouts was the Flory models video..... in the Tutorials,Vlogs or Tips sections of His site? I fancy taking a look,but can't seem to find it :thinking:.

 

[Mickc1440]

Hi Mick,
Where abouts was the Flory models video..... in the Tutorials,Vlogs or Tips sections of His site? I fancy taking a look,but can't seem to find it :thinking:.

I came across it by accident pal, I was bored at work and scrolling

 

[Mickc1440]

Might be this new packaging @
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-expert-care-tile-stone/dp/B073VPRMZH/

No Gary it’s back to being in a clear bottle with like a washing up liquid top

 

[Mickc1440]

Plenty on the net about the various incarnations Mick, but basically it is a cheap hard wearing acrylic gloss varnish. I bought a bottle many years ago and am no more than a quarter of the way through it. I wouldn’t buy it again, I’d just use a decent quality gloss instead. It’s not as if we go through bottles of it.

Very true and apparently the scented cloudy version eventually yellows? I need to find something else

 

[yak face]

Very true and apparently the scented cloudy version eventually yellows? I need to find something else

Mick , this stuff ( Holloway house quick shine ) is supposed to be identical to the original Klear . Once my Klear runs out ( still got 2 bottles left so probably about 25 years!) I would be getting some of this .

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick , this stuff ( Holloway house quick shine ) is supposed to be identical to the original Klear . Once my Klear runs out ( still got 2 bottles left so probably about 25 years!) I would be getting some of this .

Thank you, another and definitely cheaper option :smiling:

 

[stillp]

I've got a very old bottle of that Quick Shine - I found it takes ages to dry hard. Might be something I did wrong.
Pete

 

[stillp]

I should have added that I now use W & N Galeria. I have gloss, satin and matt for different purposes.
Pete

 

[Tim Marlow]

The Galeria Matt is the most reliable brush matt varnish I own. All my little blokes are finished with it. It‘s very like Humbrol Matt Cote, but far cheaper per unit volume. Not sure what it needs thinning with to spray though, so I only use it with a brush.

 

[stillp]

It sprays straight from the bottle Tim. It can be thinned with water though.
Pete

 

[Tim Marlow]

It sprays straight from the bottle Tim. It can be thinned with water though.
Pete

Starting to wonder if I’m thinking of something else now Pete. Mine has to be washed out of the brushes with white spirit? It definitely has a mineral solvent smell to it.

 

[Andy T]

These are the ones I have. Definitely water based, so maybe you are thinking of something else Tim.

 

[Tim Marlow]

My bad, I use this one….

 

[adt70hk]

These are the ones I have. Definitely water based, so maybe you are thinking of something else Tim.

Andy

How do you find it? Is is reasonably matt? Have you tried it through an AB? The Vallejo Resin varnish I use is nearly three times the price per ml?

Thanks.

Andrew

 

[Andy T]

I have to admit I haven't used it for a long while Andrew. The bottle is nearly empty and I discovered AK matt varnish which I really like for both brush & airbrush.

I seem to remember it was quite matt though, and went through the airbrush okay with a little water to thin it. If you bumped up the pressure with a larger needle I'm sure it would spray neat.

 

[adt70hk]

I have to admit I haven't used it for a long while Andrew. The bottle is nearly empty and I discovered AK matt varnish which I really like for both brush & airbrush.

I seem to remember it was quite matt though, and went through the airbrush okay with a little water to thin it. If you bumped up the pressure with a larger needle I'm sure it would spray neat.

Thanks Andy!