So after I dip my clean canopies into klear and pull them out, I place them in a container so no contaminants will bond. My question is [*-)]how long does it need to cure secured i the container?
I leave mine for 24 hours and then I have no issues with dust or fingerprints. So far, so good.
24 hours for me too
I think 24 hrs is good. But being anal and not a fan of canopy masking, I usually let it cure an extra couple days before masking in fear of having to strip and re-mask.
That said, this stuff is designed to be walked on shortly after applying, so my way is probably overkill.
Is Klear a brand name of some sort of clear paint?
It’s an acrylic floor polish.
I think clear is another name for floor polish with future.
I generally go for 24 hours, but I use latex gloves (without powder) when handling to ensure I don’t get any fingerprints on it.
Groot
I have read that what used to be branded as Future Floor Polish here in the US is called Klear in some other countries. Perhaps the UK and/or Australia, if memory serves???
Wheres the best place to get it?
Bones, if you live in the US, maybe Walmart, Meijer or and Ace hardware. It has been re-named and re-labeled, it is tricky to buy the right one. You want the one with the boots on the label.
See Swanny’s page, look at the animated gif at the top right to see the correct product…
www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html
You can look at SC Johnson’s home page here to see all the confusing choices down towards the bottom, and a good pic of the “boots” label for reference.
Yup, Pledge Floor Care with the blue boots is the one. You can also get it on Amazon. I was able to get it there even cheaper than Walmart.
Thank you! Now… what all do you guys use it for and how do you apply it? Im sure theres a complete “how to” on using it somewhere, but since were on the topic. (: Or maybe just point me in the right direction with a link. Thanks again guys, its because of yall, this noob is learning mpre and more everyday!
Yep, that’s it.
Far as I know, that is the Holy Grail of future uses for scale model building on the internet.
The latest incarnation of Future, or whatever they’re calling it now, is garbage and not conducive to scale modeling. They insist its that same formula but it’s not…not even close. The stuff will not cure. If you must use it, get an old bottle that says “Future” in big letters on it. I’ve seen them on Ebay from time-to-time
Joe
Well that’s not good. Wonder how long my bottle with last? (It still has the ‘future shine’ logo on it).
Mine cures just fine. Maybe you got a bad batch
Joe, this really has me curious. Did you try the new future yourself? Was it the bottle with the boots on it?
I’d go buy a bottle with the boots just to try it myself, but I’m too cheap. Still have an almost full bottle of the ‘old’ stuff. BTW, it is showing signs of yellowing which disturbs me a bit. Only had it a little over a year.
I have never used the “old stuff” but I have the new stuff with the boots on it. I works great for windows and such. With and airbrush it takes many layers to get a smooth finish but brushing works well also. I have not had any drying issues to complain about but I cant compare it to the old stuff. Is it that the new formula is “softer” when dry?
Hope Joe can answer that, Brandon. I can’t say cuz I’ve never used the new stuff …is why I am picking Joe’s brain.
I have also given up on airbrushing it. By the time I get it glossy all the panel lines and stuff are history. Probably my lousy technique, but I’ve found a solution that works better for me.