Help with Johnsons Klear (Future)

[Guest]

I am currentley building a B-25J Mitchell in a NMF. When i finished painting, the paint was rubbing off on everything (my hands were silver!). So, i applied a coat of Johnsons Klear (Future) by hand, due to my lack of an airbrush, as a gloss coat. Despite my most careful application, it managed to run and in some areas pool. When it dried it left these areas as raised, darker areas. Does anyone know how i can remove the Future off these areas without having to sand and repaint? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Brian

[Guest]

Brian, I hope someone can help with removing the pools of Klear. I know there are ways of doing it so I wouldn't panic just yet.....

What I do know is, many modellers (including myself) with airbrushes still prefer to apply Klear by brush. It goes on well by brush and self-levels so there are no brush marks, or at least shouldn't be.

For future use, here's what I do - it's always best to apply a very thin layer with a dampened brush (use a flat brush and dab excess on tissue - the brush need only be slightly damp with the Klear) and let it dry for an hour or so, then add another thin coat of Klear and dry for another hour.

I sometimes add up to five very thin layers with an hour between drying times.

Oh, and always cover the model while it dries - I used a large kitchen container storage box. The model is then ready for decals and weathering without damaging your silver, or whatever colour base coat.

[Guest]

Recoating with Klear will do the job, it dissolves in itself so coast over the pooled areas, dry off your brush on paper towel and wick away the dissolved excess then recoat as above.

[Guest]

AJay: Thanks for the reply and the advice, i will definetley be using this in the Future (pun intended). I was unaware that you were supposed to cover it when the Klear is drying, i thought that was only for when dipping canopies! I guess you learn somethning new every day .

m1ks: Thank you! This did the trick perfectley!

And as a note to anyone visiting the thread with the same problem, the longer you let it sit the harder it is to remove, and in my case (about 20 hours dry time) required a stiff-bristled brush and some scrubbing!

[stona]

When it has really "gone off" Klear can easily be removed using any product containing ammonia.

Across the pond I understand that there are some popular brand window/glass cleaners (like Windex) that do the job.

Here in the UK you can buy ammonia solution from hardware stores but I would suggest diluting them about 10 times before sploshing them on your model.

Cheers

Steve