Advice On Wipe And Shine (Future) Application

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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I have been trying to apply Wipe And Shine as a pre-decal sealant
on a 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle and I am encountering very
inconsistent results.

I’m using Tamiya’s spray work with the fine nozzle.

A heavy application results in runs, which would be most visible on
wide, flat surfaces such as the wings; a light spray ends up in a
rather rough finish; while a medium dosage would have uneven and
very unsightly splotches - it does not level out easily like Tamiya
acrylics.

If a brushed on coat is used, the finish is smooth but the clarity is
uneven.

I have tried applying it straight from the bottle or thinned with Tamiya Acrylic Thinner and it makes no difference.

I had to strip the model of its paint twice already and it is becoming
most discouraging.

It makes me wonder: What am I doing wrong? How can I apply
decent finishes with acrylics but screw up with this floor wax?
Perhaps Wipe And Shine, the famed Future, cannot be treated like
paint? How can Swanny and most other modelers work this like
magic?

Any assitance is urgently needed and very much appreciated.

Thank you.

BT6

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Put several light coats on about 15 minutes or so apart. It’ll be pebbly at first, but will eventually settle down.

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swanny is more of the future expert. my questions, when you use the airbrush how many coats do you put on? when you “brush” it on do you dip and brush or do you dip/drain excess/brush? i am currently in the brush on mode. the splotchy could be the future is not fully dry. when i brush on future i brush one coat on let dry for 24 hours then brush another coat. before i do anything else i let it dry for a couple of days. this usually results in a fairly even coat. make sure if you are going to brush it on you drain the brush some before you put it to the build. i also use a sponge on a stick. you can find it at any retail store that has arts and crafts or sells house paint. remember that less is best. more light coats make a better overall. hope this makes some sense.

joe