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                        anyway to de-fog

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        anyway to de-fog
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 15, 2004 9:03 PM
                        I've got some models that I built awhile ago when I wasn't experienced enough to cover up my windows properly before applying my dullcotes. Of course the windows got all fogged up from the lacquer. Does anyone know a way to remove that ugly fog from the windows? The models were built and painted pretty well and if I'm able to get rid of that fog then they would look so much better.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:19 AM
                        Hi,
                        You can´t de-fogg windows anyway, no more. It´s not possible. Only solution is substitute windows with fine transparent acetate,when possible ; this is not always simple but... always avoid use laquers, organic solvent , plastic cement or cyanocrilate type glue near transparent parts. If fogged, no solution !!!
                        Hope this help, despite my bad english!!

                        Peppp61
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                        RichardI
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Canada
                        Posted by RichardI on Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:06 PM
                        Trekki:-
                        Since the windows are already fogged up anyway, try this: tape off one of the windows and sand it down very smooth. Clean with isopropyl alcohol, let dry, then apply a coat of Future. If one coat doesn't work, try a second. In theory that should work, but I've never tried it.
                        Rich Cool [8D]

                        On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

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                        jridge
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: West Des Moines, IA USA
                        Posted by jridge on Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:19 PM
                        You might try sanding the canopy/window with 1200 grit sandpaper or finer, then polish with toothpaste or one of the Novus plastic polishing products, then finish with Future.

                        Another option, for a canopy, may be to get a replacement and start over.

                        Depends on how much time and $$$$'s you want to expend.

                        Good luck.

                        Jim
                        Jim The fate of the Chambermaid http://30thbg.1hwy.com/38thBS.html
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 19, 2004 4:47 PM
                        so when painting with dullcote, is it wise to take the clear parts off in order to prevent fogging, or should tape on the windows + a coat of future protect it if it was exposed to laquer?
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:18 PM
                        If the clear parts are masked so that no paint gets on it, then the dullcote will not fog the clear.
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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