Chaotic Mike Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Water - just clean the cup out first, spray the remnants until the flow is clean, then flush through with water, maybe add a drop of detergent. Check and clean the needle, flush again, job done. The only extra thing I do is to leave the brush on its stand with some Vallejo airbrush cleaner in the cup, the new Humbrol airbrush cleaner also works. It must be *very* new... A swift Googling had the Search engine consistently coming up with no results for 'Humbrol airbrush cleaner', but it did helpfully substitute the word 'Badger' for me every time. Off to Humbrol's website for further trawling... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) I mean acrylic thinner! Edited April 6, 2013 by Jonathan Mock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have just tried this stuff for the first time on my current model ; Up until now i have been using Johnsons Klir which is the name it is marketed under here in France ; ( It has a light brown color to it so i presume it is the same stuff sold in England ); After initially trying to airbrush it I soon gave up and found brushing it gave a very smooth finish, however i was not happy with the results dipping canopies. As far as putting on a protective finish after painting i have to say that I wont be using this new Clear it , For one thing it takes to long to dry, which means the project can gather dust, I tried an oil wash 2 hours after application which dissolved it, and has left a couple of streaks which have dried a different color. none of these problems occurred with the Klir. i have tied it on a cannopy and i am very pleased with the results So if my two pennies worth is worth anything, then my conclusions are that its well worth the money for dipping cannopies. But as far as giveing a gloss coat i will be reverting back to the Klir . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks for the heads-up on this Paul. I managed to track down a bottle from a company on Amazon and found it to work as well when brushed as when sprayed, as long as it's not applied too thickly. My 1/32 Hawk and 1/72 Angel Interceptor canopies covered well, but the clear parts had to be thoroughly scrubbed in soapy water first to prevent the Clear coat from beading. It also works to rejuvenate older builds. My bottle of Klear might have become old and contaminated over the years, which resulted in canopies looking slightly cloudy, like this: A coat of Humbrol Clear brushed on however, and it comes up like this: It might not show up too well on photographs but to the eye the difference is striking. I shall certainly be using this product from now on. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I almost picked up a bottle in Modelzone last Saturday, based on what i'm reading, I think I will next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I picked up a bottle yesterday from Giles toys in Carterton. Gave it a try last night, and it is very glossy, but does take about 20-30 mins to harden off. All in all seems promising, and the dry finish seems "harder" than Klear or Quick Shine. Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Paul, did you test the reaction to wash or filters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Hi Antoine Yes, I applied some AK Interactive enamel-based wash and streaking grime - no problems at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 got some today love it I think it is better than klear on all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 got some today love it I think it is better than klear on all things ..even toast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 my be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi guys and gals, Quick question; I put a thin coat of clear over acrylic (revell aqua colour) paint, left it half an hour to dry, THEN I put a very watered down (6/1) wash of Vallejo black ink on the model (it's a 1/350 sub) - HOWEVER, in a few places the paint looks like it has rubbed off to the primer (even though I am sure I never touched it). Any ideas on what I have cocked up on? :-) TIA Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Half an hour doesn't sound like very long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I know, I followed the blurb on back of bottle - says ready for recoat in half an hour, so, I thought I would be able to put a wash on it (as works better on gloss surface) - but as mentioned, in some places the paint has gone (just small areas of raised detail by the looks of it). :-( Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I also used this product for the first time a couple of days ago - unfortunately, it dried a bit 'frosty' in a couple of areas. Fortunately I applied a sludge wash & it seemed to sort that problem out. My next question is this - can you safely use things like Mr Hobby UV cut or Testors Dullcote over the top of Humbrol Clear varnish without side effects? (and in my case an oil based wash thinned with white spirit as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 How long did you wait until you applied a wash Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi - the fogging occurred after applying the varnish. So, basecoat of automotive grey, then automotive silver. pre shade and painting with humbrol enamels. Waited at least 48 hours before applying humbrol clear varnish. I assumed because I'd waited the requisite amount of time, I wouldn't get fogging, but it happened on about 20% of the model's surface. I then almost successfully removed the offending areas with white spirit. Afterwards, I applied the wash which seemed to fix it - now it looks slightly blotchy in areas, but actually appears like faded paint. I waited 24 hours before applying the wash to the varnish... question still stands though please - how does this stuff react (if at all) to UV cut or Dullcote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know it might sound a bit obvious but a word of warning, don't let clear sit in high temperatures or direct sunlight. Having just moved from our conservatory I've lost 2 full bottles which were sat on my desk, it's gone yellow and turned very thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Would that actualy be legal? Julien No real reason why it should not be. It is unlikely that the original formulation was protected by any unexpired patents and there is no hint of any passing-off exercise. Edited August 9, 2013 by Work In Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Humbrol have posted on their Facebook page regarding the problems with Clear clouding etc and are asking people to share any similar experiences, so if you Facebook and have had problems it might be worth heading over there to give some feedback; https://www.facebook.com/Humbrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Humbrol have posted on their Facebook page regarding the problems with Clear clouding etc and are asking people to share any similar experiences, so if you Facebook and have had problems it might be worth heading over there to give some feedback; https://www.facebook.com/Humbrol Had this exact problem first time I used it - my Hase P-47 canopy was dipped and then left undercover (inside) overnight. It dried to a cloudy, pooled finish with significant chalky deposits. What will strip this off best without damaging the canopy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 hi have had no problems with it on any kit I keep it in a cupboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dragonborn Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Had this exact problem first time I used it - my Hase P-47 canopy was dipped and then left undercover (inside) overnight. It dried to a cloudy, pooled finish with significant chalky deposits. What will strip this off best without damaging the canopy? I use rubbing alcohol (93% ethanol) to remove Humbrol clear and other acrylic paint. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hmm, reopening this one - just put a thinned down coat of Clear over a Vallejo acrylic base (left 24 hours to dry before putting humbrol clear on) - it seems to be lifting the paint with it when brushing - not good! Any ideas? Alternatives to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Interesting are they planning on bringing out a Matt/Silk finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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