pminer Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Top of the day guys! This may not totally be a Jets related topic but here goes. Johnson ceased producing Future in January 2022. Have we found a suitable replacement for Future? If so...please share. Thanks! Paul Edited January 9, 2023 by pminer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Test Dummy Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Tamiya polishing compounds for canopies and just about any paint manufacturer makes a clear gloss that performs better than Future. I'm currently pleased with Tamiya X-22 for a gloss coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I still have a lot of Johnsons Klear that hasnt gone yellow so Ive never had a look. I only really use it to dip clear parts these days as there are now other products which are as good and come out cheaper than Klear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 A replacement for future existed long before it was rebranded for the umpteenth time. Tamiya X-22 or Alclad Aqua Gloss are much better products, formulated with the scale modeling world in mind. Future is best resigned to being a mediocre floor polish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joeltc Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Gunze GX100 or 110 which has a UV protectant additive to it. Both thinned with levelling thinner. Also both products have been on the market for some time and yield far better results than floor polish. I get what you might say from an economic point of view. But very few people are laying a gloss coat often enough for it to realistically be a thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Tamiya X-22 thinned with lacquer thinner. On the subject of future, I recently stopped dipping my canopies in future and feel they look better for it. Future makes the canopies look thick and have a dull type of shine to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Thanks guys! Can I use Tamiya X-22 over Model Master enamel? Thanks! Paul Miner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Yes, that combination would work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markiii Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 @pminerIf you thin it with lacquer thinner, test it on a paint mule first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I’ve only dipped one canopy. A resin canopy for my Fisher Cougar that was very hazy. No amount of polishing would make it crystal clear. One dip and my mind was blown. What would y’all suggest for canopy’s like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joeltc Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Scott Smith said: I’ve only dipped one canopy. A resin canopy for my Fisher Cougar that was very hazy. No amount of polishing would make it crystal clear. One dip and my mind was blown. What would y’all suggest for canopy’s like this? AK makes a product called Gauzy that was made for exactly this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, joeltc said: AK makes a product called Gauzy that was made for exactly this. Awesome! Just found the YouTube video on how to use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Scott Smith said: Just found the YouTube video on how to use it. Thanks, so I'll share it, as well as this one: Gene K Edited January 19, 2023 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 1:58 AM, lockheed2004 said: A replacement for future existed long before it was rebranded for the umpteenth time. Tamiya X-22 or Alclad Aqua Gloss are much better products, formulated with the scale modeling world in mind. Future is best resigned to being a mediocre floor polish. There always were alternatives to Klear, its just that Klear was very cheap. I think mine was £2 for a bottle. AK Gauzy as shown above is one of those products that are better. I use it for cockpit dials, it works a treat on them. I use Klear on clear parts because I have it. Clear parts dipped in Klear can look really good when done right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 What about Holloway House Quick Shine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUT712 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Over here in Germany I use the Future deritive from Erdal called Glänzer or Emsal Glanz for my canopies. The good thing is that they won't fog when attaching them with superglue. Does Gauzy have the same effect? BTW, applying the Emsal Kraftreiniger (Strong Cleaner) which is produced to get rid of old floor finisher will easily remove acrylic paints, clean canopies form future and even allows to strip enamels it just takes longer. B/r Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor.777 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I use this stuff thats called "Looks like glass" It is made in the UK by Deluxe Mfg. Pretty much same thing as future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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