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Painting over Future....
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:50 AM
Can i paint acrylic over FUTURE????


or do i haveto sand or remove it first????
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    April 2003
  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Sunday, November 30, 2003 12:22 PM
I don't see why not. Future is really just clear, acrylic paint. But one problem I see is that the slick surface may not have enough "tooth" for the paint to adhere to. Can Future be lightly scuffed with a scotchbrite pad after it is fully cured? Swanny?

Mike

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 30, 2003 12:39 PM
hmmm, i'll have to try lighty sanding it....
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    January 2003
  • From: The Hoosier State
Posted by plasticmod992 on Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:51 PM
I paint Gunze and Tamiya over Future all the time with great results. The Future is not only an Acrylic itself but acts in large part as a primer. It's smooth surface also aids in a smooth layer of over painted acylics, enamels, etc. Just be sure that the Future has had time to fully cure; say about 24 hrs or so to be on the safe side. If masking afterwards use a "low-tack" brand such as "Scotch Blue Painters masking tape", Tamiya tape or Parafilm-M works well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 11:16 PM
Thanks!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 2:54 AM
I even read once people recommend Future as primer, especially for silver finish. The basis, as claimed, is Future provides a much smoother surface for achieving a great silver finish.
QUOTE: Originally posted by plasticmod992

I paint Gunze and Tamiya over Future all the time with great results. The Future is not only an Acrylic itself but acts in large part as a primer. It's smooth surface also aids in a smooth layer of over painted acylics, enamels, etc. Just be sure that the Future has had time to fully cure; say about 24 hrs or so to be on the safe side. If masking afterwards use a "low-tack" brand such as "Scotch Blue Painters masking tape", Tamiya tape or Parafilm-M works well.
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