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Defrosting windows...
Posted by Raven Morpheus on Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:26 AM

Hey all

Today I applied a coat of vallejo model air matt varnish to my 1/72 Jolly Green model ("build log" here).

However in doing so I neglected to mask the windows/canopy piece and they are now rather frosted looking (not that I've even got proper masks for them).

Is there anything I can do, short of using fairy power spray to remove all paint, to fix that?

Thanks in advance.

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Posted by Fly-n-hi on Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:41 AM

Vallejo Model Air is acrylic, right?  I've never used it but it seems like most acrylic paints can be removed with isopropyl alcohol.  

I recommend trying this:  dip a small brush in some 90% isopropyl alcohol and gently start brushing away the matte coat.  Don't use a soaked brush but just dampen it.  Dip the brush in the alcohol and then touch it to a paper towel.  Be careful not to brush any of the surrounding color off.  This may take a while but it may work.

After you remove the matte coat it may be necessary to brush on a clear coat like Future or Humbrol clear to restore the shine and clarity.

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Posted by Raven Morpheus on Thursday, June 19, 2014 10:29 AM

Thanks for the tip.

I might have resolved the issue myself though.  I just applied another layer of Future and the windows seemed to have cleared up a bit, certainly whilst I was applying it they cleared up.  Although they are still a little misty now the Future is drying, but not as bad as before.  I will see how the layer of Future cures and if need be apply another layer on Saturday.

If all else fails I'll try IPA or go down ye' olde olive oil route.  Applying olive oil worked wonders for my 1/48 Huey when I sprayed it with Humbrol rattle can matt varnish and that frosted, although I don't really like the greasy layer it left behind but I did over do it a little.

Oh well I live and learn, I thought I was safe using an airbrush for matt varnish but I think from now on I'll apply matt varnish by hand, especially where I can't (or have forgotten to) mask clear parts!

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Posted by Chrisk-k on Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:32 PM

IPA doesn't remove Vallejo.  You should use denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner.

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Posted by GAF on Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:54 PM

Well, it's been known to happen!  Huh?

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/154360.aspx

Try soaking it in isopropyl alcohol.

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Posted by DUSTER on Friday, June 20, 2014 3:44 PM

Raven Morpheus

 .  Applying olive oil worked wonders for my 1/48 Huey when I sprayed it with Humbrol rattle can matt varnish and that frosted, although I don't really like the greasy layer it left behind but I did over do it a little.

Oh well I live and learn, I thought I was safe using an airbrush for matt varnish but I think from now on I'll apply matt varnish by hand, especially where I can't (or have forgotten to) mask clear parts!

Olive oil ?!?  well even if the results are not as you want;  it will smell better in your model room,  fer a while  

Good Luck and  Windex will remove Future  just in case

Steve

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, June 20, 2014 4:45 PM

Lacquer thinner may distort and craze the clear plastic. Don't know if pure ammonia and a q tip will remove Vallejo. It works on many acrylics including Tamiya's which is a pretty strong paint. I was gonna suggest Future but you tried it so maybe a couple more Future coats will work.

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