Future and acrylics

pathvet9

Member since
August 2008
From: Long Beach, CA

Future and acrylics

Posted by pathvet9 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:38 PM

Is there any problem painting acrylics OVER Future? I have sprayed my model and now realize that I have a lot of small detail painting to do.

If it should come off first, would one use Windex or sand paper?

On a somewhat related idea, has anyone ever tried using an atomizer with Future, such as the type one might use for eyeglass cleaners?

Cheers, Jake

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Triarius

Member since
January 2003
From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois

Posted by Triarius on Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:06 PM

As long as the Future is fully cured, noworries!

As far as "atomizer" application: It's called an airbrush…

And we do it all the time.

The problem with a pump sprayer would be lack of control—you'd get it on everything.

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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pathvet9

Member since
August 2008
From: Long Beach, CA

Posted by pathvet9 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:10 PM

Ross - I'm sure you are correct, I was just thinking of an applicator that would be easier to clean up each time used - but my airbrush is working fine, so .......

Cheers, Jake

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Triarius

Member since
January 2003
From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois

Posted by Triarius on Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:27 PM

To clean it out of your airbrush, just run a cup full of Windex through it, backflush, and rinse thoroughly with water.

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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pathvet9

Member since
August 2008
From: Long Beach, CA

Posted by pathvet9 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:01 PM

Ross - yup, I do that but, not to be gross, but I have never figured out how to "back-flush"? It is described as holding off the nozzle but guess it doesn't make sense to me??

Cheers, Jake

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:14 PM

With a dual action, pull back the needle, then hold a cloth tightly against the nozzle. Bleed a little (!!) air and this will "blow back" any paint still in the path. You will see this as bubbles in the cup.

So long folks!

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pathvet9

Member since
August 2008
From: Long Beach, CA

Posted by pathvet9 on Friday, September 19, 2008 11:03 AM

Bgrigg - thanks for the advice, NOW I get it!! I was worried about the needle.

Cheers, Jake

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Triarius

Member since
January 2003
From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois

Posted by Triarius on Friday, September 19, 2008 12:16 PM

Thanks, Bill!

(Your evil twin, Skippy. a.k.a)

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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