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  • Mickc1440
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 4775

    #1

    Pledge Polish

    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
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 18891
    • Tim
    • Somerset UK

    #2
    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.

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    • Gary MacKenzie
      SMF Supporter
      • Apr 2018
      • 1057
      • Gary
      • Forres , Moray , Scotland

      #3
      Might be this new packaging @

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      • rickoshea52
        SMF Supporters
        • Dec 2011
        • 4076
        • Rick

        #4
        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.
        On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
        Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
        Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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        • The Smythe Meister
          • Jan 2019
          • 6248

          #5
          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:.

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          • Mickc1440
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 4775

            #6
            Originally posted by 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:.
            I came across it by accident pal, I was bored at work and scrolling

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            • Mickc1440
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 4775

              #7
              Originally posted by Gary MacKenzie
              No Gary it’s back to being in a clear bottle with like a washing up liquid top

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              • Mickc1440
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 4775

                #8
                Originally posted by 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.
                Very true and apparently the scented cloudy version eventually yellows? I need to find something else

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                • yak face
                  Moderator
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 13829
                  • Tony
                  • Sheffield

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Mickc1440
                  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 .Click image for larger version

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                  • Mickc1440
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 4775

                    #10
                    Originally posted by yak face
                    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 .[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1221758[/ATTACH]
                    Thank you, another and definitely cheaper option :smiling:

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                    • stillp
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Nov 2016
                      • 8090
                      • Pete
                      • Rugby

                      #11
                      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

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                      • stillp
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Nov 2016
                        • 8090
                        • Pete
                        • Rugby

                        #12
                        I should have added that I now use W & N Galeria. I have gloss, satin and matt for different purposes.
                        Pete

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                        • Tim Marlow
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 18891
                          • Tim
                          • Somerset UK

                          #13
                          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.

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                          • stillp
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Nov 2016
                            • 8090
                            • Pete
                            • Rugby

                            #14
                            It sprays straight from the bottle Tim. It can be thinned with water though.
                            Pete

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                            • Tim Marlow
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 18891
                              • Tim
                              • Somerset UK

                              #15
                              Originally posted by stillp
                              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.

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