Johnson Wax Klear Vs Pledge Multi-Surface Wax

[Guest]

The Tamiya Model Magazine International; Dec 2009; Issue 170; Page 66 has an article where they are comparing the above products. Their conclusions are that although the new product has a milky appearance with a hint of brown, when used on Canopies it dries clear.

They also airbrushed a coat of the new product over Lifecolor UA221 paint, they recommended that you work more slowly as it has more of a tendency to pool, but otherwise the results were fine, and Decalling was not a problem, they used Daco's setting solution. They overcoated the area with two coats of Humbrol Matt Cote, and everything looked good.

Hope this is of some use. Derek

[stona]

One of the guys on Britmodeller had less positive things to say about the new formula. I haven't tried it myself so I can't really make a judgement. He did find another acrylic floor polish that worked well but I don't have details. You could probably search the thread out over there.

Some stores still seem to be carrying stocks of the old formula Klear as well as several online retailers. I've got a few bottles in the loft. A friend,who shall remain nameless to protect the guilty, has sixteen bottles stashed. With the best will in the world I doubt he will live long enough to use it up! Apparently some people use it on their floors,what a waste.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

re klear

Ifound some johnson klear multi surface wax in wilkinsons if it is any help to anyone just under £4

colin

[stona]

Hi Colin ,the multi surface wax is the new formula,if you use it let us know how you get on.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

How is it applied? can you airbrush it or is it applied by brush?

scott

[Guest]

Scott, It’s a matter of personal preference. For myself every time I have tried to brush, I end up with air bubbles on the surface. I dunk the Cockpits in a small tube, and for the larger areas I airbrush neat. Derek

[Guest]

I've done it both ways Scott, and not had any trouble. Having said that, I always use the AB to apply it now, just coz it's easier. Patrick

[Guest]

Cheers for the info guys will get me some of that on friday.

thanks again

scott

[Guest]

Steve just been going through my post and realised I had'nt answered you, sorry new to forums, anyhow the new formula is great, done most of the dozen models that I've done in it and really pleased with results. It seams to be like what you have all said about the old product.

Colin

[Guest]

Steve

I need those 16 bottles that your friend has as I use it on my floor, I know you think it's a waste but it's the only stuff that works on the floor. You're right your friend wont get through 16 bottles, would he be willing to sell the Klear bottles to me as I can't buy it from the shops anymore and I'm not keen on the new alternative. I live in Birmingham as well. Thanks

[Guest]

There are numerous threads about this if you look around, the sole reason I prefer the old over the new is the (lack of) smell.

New stuff is perfumed and gives me a bit of a headache after a few hours cooped up in the cave, (i get it at dept store perfume floors too), the old stuff is not perfumed hence easier on me.

I have 3/4 bottle of the old and a half of the new.

Said this before and will yet again as theres still debate, They both behave in exactly the same manner, in every respect.

I brush paint it just because it's easier, self levels nicely, dries clear, dissolves in itself, everything the old stuff does.

Mr Fareen, call me cynical but given the 1 post status would your needing all 16 bottles have anything to do with the fact that they're selling on ebay for £10 - £20 a bottle? Would you still want them at that price i wonder.

Added to which if the seller in question decided to sell i'm sure he'd prefer they were fairly meted out in smaller quantities to modellers, i may be wrong but thats my take.

[Guest]

m1ks, I think you are spot on however I can't for a minute imagine anyone either divulging the whereabouts of 16 bottles, never mind letting them all go to one greedy individual.

16 bottles all on your floors eh? Do you live in a hospital or something?

[Gern]

What a cynical lot we are for sure. I thought exactly the same thing!

Gern

[stona]

they're selling on ebay for £10 - £20 a bottle?

That's ridiculous. There are alternatives as mentioned in this very thread. It's only a gloss varnish when all is said and done. I don't think my friend intends to sell any of his but if someone offered him £20 for a bottle I suspect he might change his mind.......I know I would.

I recently saw a reference book on ebay for over £300. I had bought the same book from a dealer in military and aviation books,who knew what it was, for £35 about a week earlier! Who makes these stupid bids?

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Upon reading your posts and with the help of deduction science learned by studying the works of Sir A. Conan Doyle I by now have discovered the identity of the mysterious 16 bottle owner. Yet I will remain silent. I have tried a few brands of floor polish that contain polymers in their formula and they work fine. Be ware that you have to skillfully use the power of deduction science before you pick you subject and try something funny on your priceless model. I now settled for a certain Cobra floor polish made by Reckitt & Benckiser. It does the job for me and I even glue my canopies with it with great results. Just to say that there are plenty of options out there.