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    November 2005
Is this a dumb question?
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 12, 2005 11:46 PM
I`m trying an airbrush for the first time and wondered if anyone sprays Klear (Future) as a final coat? Would it clog up the airbrush because it`s sticky?
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: u.s.a.
Posted by inpw1 on Saturday, August 13, 2005 1:38 AM
I used to use future alot, and have sprayed it before. If you shoot it at a low pressure, it'll do fine, and doesnt clog the brush like you would think. just do several light coats, not a heavy one.It will "sag" if you get it too thick.

jim
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: NSW, Australia
Posted by pingtang on Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:08 AM
Alot of people use Future as a final clear coat. it's good because of it's self levelling properties. It might need a bit of a polish after it has dried for best results, but it should be fine. Have a read of this for some good tips:

http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

hope this helps.
-Daniel
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Saturday, August 13, 2005 11:27 PM
Mate,
There are no stupid questions.
If you don't know the answer, then it's not a dumb question.
Have a look at Swanny's site, but one thing I'll tell you now - PRACTICE with the Future to get an understanding on how it behavesBEFORE you spray it on a model - it doesn't behave like any paint you've sprayed before. It takes some getting used to, but once you figure it out, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. It's great stuff.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Pacific Northwest
Posted by MBT70 on Saturday, August 13, 2005 11:40 PM
The important thing is to clean the airbrush when you're done. run a lot of water through it then tear it down and wash every part. Nothing else can clog your gun so bad.
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