Has anybody heard of these washes or had any experiance with them. They are stocked at Squadron. I ran into them when doing a search for something else. I tried making my own wash but i did not get it quite right because it refused to come of the model in a couple of places. I planned on trying promodelers washes but if these are good I am placing an order from them anyway an it would be easy to just add it to my order. Any help is greatly appreciated thanks!
Soulcrusher[oX)]
Soul,
I just recently picked up some of the Promodellers washes and used them on my nearly-complete Hase 1/32 P-47D. Nice stuff actually. They say in the directions that it’s best to try them on gloss finishes first and then, when you are familiar with them, you can work with them on flat finishes. I kinda think this might be backwards. They work much better on flat finishes - at least imo. Worth trying out though!
As soon as I get the 50 cals in the wings installed, the canopies on, the pitot tube in the wing and the prop in place, I’ll take some close up pics and post for everyone’s perusal.
-Ro
I recently bought the Promodeller washes, and have played with them a little bit. I was surprised that they softened up and removed a little of the Tamiya paint I put them over. I did not have a clear coat barrier, but the paint had dried for almost two months. Otherwise, I really like them. [tup]
Sorry SC, ive not heard of the washes either. I have heard of and used Promodeller washes. IMHO they are the greatest weathering aid to come out in the last squillion years. You really need a good clear coat to seal the paint (Future, etc) but after that, the worlds your oyster.
If you dont seal the paint it may rub through if your a bit vigorous. But the stuff is great. Check out the video on thier site.
…Guy
Thanks everyone for the input. I tried my own homemade wash over a coat of Future that had cured for two days. it went ok except for the a couple of places where it stuck to the Future. I am guessing I got the ratio of soap to paint wrong so I figured i would leave it the experts before i botch it agan. I guess I will hunt down some Promodeller because I am hearing nothing but good things about it. Off to the internet i go!
Guy how many years is a squilion? Does it come after a trilliion?
Soulcrusher[oX)]
I’ve always had better luck with acrylic washes over a gloss lacquer clear coat. I also add a small drop of dish soap to the wash before applying it to the model. I find this helps wet the panel lines more completely and helps the wash come back off the rest of the surfaces better. When you apply a wash over a flat finish it’s often difficult to get the wash back off of the field areas between the panels.
Just ordered the set of washes set from Sprue Brothers. Now I just have to wait to get my hands on this hot little new product. My k-4 is keeping me busy at the moment so the time should pass fast. i cant wait to see how good the results are. Wish me luck!
Soulcrusher[oX)]
I’ve always gotten fantastic results from Walmart Craft acrylics (Burnt Sienna and Black about $1 a bottle for a lifetime supply) diluted with water and a drop of dish soap. Never a problem and it leaves more of my money available for PE sets and more models.
I have used the Detailer on autos and in my experience over time it hardens to the consistency of rubber cement and pulls up/off.
I prefer oil washes over acrylic and acrylic over enamel.
Yep, used them many times over the years, probably about two dozen projects. I read someone else awhile back mentioning they had problems later on with the Detailer washes however my mileage has been different. They are easy to use, very similiar in method to Promodeller (which I have been trying recently). Detailer has colors well beyond blacks and grays though and can come in useful. I’d say try them, they are inexpensive and easy to work with. Buy direct from Gary, he’s a great guy.
w3rd for word. Detailer is the only wash I use. I’ve got all his colors, including white. Though I use the black and grey the most. Being water soluble, it doesn’t ruin my paintjobs. Very forgiving.
Zombie thread!
Glad I’m not the only one who does this. 
I’ve not see that product before, I suspect it is no longer in production. Gone the way of Gator Glue, I guess. 
Info is still good though
This stuff is almost fool proof
Many retailers have it in the states
Flory Washes is what I use. I’ve never really had a problem with them that was not of my own making (i.e., not looking as closely as I should prior to sealing everything with the final flat coat and leaving some of the wash on the model).
I’ve never used the Flory Washes, but I’ve heard they are basically powdered clay in water with a drop of soap to reduce surface tension. My daughter makes soap, so I stumbled across some clay powders to make masks/etc. and picked up a sample bag to try out. Always fun to experiment!
