Clear Coat Clarity - Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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Clearcoats are often an overlooked part of the painting and weathering process, and yet, they make the difference between a good-looking model and a great-looking one. Additionally, if we don't pay attention to what we are doing with clearcoats, we can end up with some unexpected disasters. This video looks at what clearcoats are, how they are used, problems one can have with them, and some of my favourite mixes that I've had some good success with.
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@louisrabinowitz1925 10 ай бұрын

This is the first episode I've watched on your channel. Your presentation style is quite good and I look forward to learning more as a new subscriber. Kudos!

@seanspennywisemiserrr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips John and, clearing, a few things up lol. Very informative and I took away a lot from the video. Merry Christmas. Sean.

@19scamps92 2 жыл бұрын

John its great to have you back, this has been a long dicussed topic. I think you did a fantastic job on make it understandable. For me being European and not english-speaking, i often had real problems to differentiate between DULLCOAT and MATTCOAT of any sort in some weathering videos i have seen, so this really nailed it! Thank you as always, cheers Robin

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robin, it's good to be back after a bit of a "sabbatical." Hopefully, it continues to be helpful. There's a lot more to this topic, as I've barely touched on evaluating different brands beyond the favourite mixtures I use. There's a lot more to this topic, but I hope it gets people started!

@shanestrains7179 2 жыл бұрын

This was one video that absolutly need made. Sooooo many diff issues with chemicals attacking and reacting with eachother in model rr. Adhesives is another one u should should cover in depth. All in all, best video of the week imho

@av8tor1908 2 жыл бұрын

JC, just finished airbrushing your satin clear formula, great stuff! thanks for the excellent information you provide in all your weathering videos, I’ve learned a lot, especially this one and the fading techniques.

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I'm glad it worked!

@ItsTrainBoy 10 ай бұрын

My friend; I spent HOURS researching this and finally your video saves the day with actual useful information and how to fix it. You’ve gained a new fan and a new sub 💪❤️‍🔥

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 жыл бұрын

Wow John your video looks great .Thanks for sharing.

@murraykyle1643 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this one, i got some handy tips. Thanks

@WhiteRiverLine 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. Great information here.

@patrickmurphy6775 Ай бұрын

Good video. Very informative and very professional! Thanks for the help!

@AdamMann3D Жыл бұрын

Very thoroughly thought out video. I used to use Future but have been using just x20a and Tamiyas gloss and clear with great results. I had used rattle can dullcote in the past. Honestly that became more of a spider killing thing than model varnish.

@MrBsHiawathalandRails 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Something I have been real weak on.

@CU-gf7yi 6 ай бұрын

Great video, very informative

@ecidaho 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I usually use Tamiya rattlecan clear coats over any enamel paint and the Testors over acrylic paints. I have found “Crossing the streams” even when using brush paints on sprayed paint is always a good idea, as you indicated! All the best and thanks again!

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Tamiya rattle cans are also good, although I'm usually shooting the jar mixes through my airbrush. :) I have a few more that I want to experiment with to see how well they work.

@dwightatnorthernstar1820 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this was nicely broken down to specifics rather part of another subject, I appreciate it, thanks....

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You're having me think it may be good to revise more of my early videos that dealt with individual techniques.

@duffymakowski5400 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, boss. Definitely one I'll be referring back to. :-)

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boss :)

@lawrencepalma4218 2 ай бұрын

First time watching, subscribed, and great discussion! I use testors enamel spray cans, and other spray cans, for my airplane model painting. Will Pledge future, not mixed, work the best (airbrush) as a clearcoat that will prevent a lot of the problems you discussed in the video? My plan is to apply a clearcoat, decals, clearcoat, then Testors Spray Lacquer (126OT Dullcote) for final flat finish.

@glencalvert9510 2 жыл бұрын

I have found that Krylon Matte Finish as a good replacement for Dullcote. Just have to be careful in N scale as it is easy to get too much.

@andrewpalm2103 2 жыл бұрын

I have been very impressed with Mr. Super Clear Matt spray cans purchased at Hobby Lobby or on Amazon. It is easy to apply and gives a nice, self-leveling finish. (It goes on much lighter than Dullcote.) However it is expensive. I've been experimenting with Vallejo acrylic poly flat varnish. The instructions on the bottle say it can be sprayed with a needle 0.4 mm or larger without thinning and I've found this to be true. However, the finish seems mottled without some thinning. I've tried 3 to 1 varnish to thinner (Golden Airbrush Medium) with better results, but I'm not yet fully confident with this ratio. JC, do you have any experience with this product, and if so, do you recommend a different ratio? Should I use the Vallejo airbrush thinner instead? Thanks.

@mr.shadestrains6033 2 жыл бұрын

Kool ❤️🚂👍👍👍👍great video 👍

@ralphrenzetti22 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation JC, but as you and I know it’s only the basics or as they say, “The Tip of the Iceberg”!

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, if I went into depth, the video would have been much longer!

@ralphrenzetti22 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack JC, we can cover this in depth on our/my show in the new year! I was going to make this a topic but you beat me to it!

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. This can work as an introduction if you want to work it that way. I did put the caveat of what I use is only what I've used and had success with. However, there are many other options. We could even have a debate about the pros and cons of Future/Pledge Revive-It as there are some modellers out there who are adamantly against using it.

@jumijorailroad2925 2 жыл бұрын

Just this week, I sprayed Krylon gloss on my freshly decaled F7. The Krylon distorted some of the thin lines on some of the decals. The lines were straight as an arrow before, and very wavy after. Hours of work were ruined in an instant. Finding Testor’s clear locally has been difficult over the past year. I used the Krylon as a substitute, and ended up with catastrophic results.

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Do you have access to some brush-on clear coats? I've found that brushing on a gloss acrylic over a decal after it is dry can help seal it into place, and then once that is dry, you can use sprays more easily.

@benchlife9375 Ай бұрын

X-22 w/ mr leveling thinner. Modern jet builder. 👋

@user-qq4tn1iq6g Жыл бұрын

Great video! I coated a clearcoat on black paint and the finish look like "Crazing". Please give a potential reason. Note that my clearcoat is a little bit thick.Also, what are the potential impact on physical properties by doing 50/50 of a thinner?

@Grainexpress 2 жыл бұрын

John, is Pledge Floor Care(Multi-Surface Finish) from Johnson's the same as what you use? Great video! I used dullcote and when I used Tamiya's black panel wash it ran down decently but kinda spider webbed out from the hopper post's due to the rough coat. Figured that out after watching the video. Thanks!

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Pledge Floor Care is the rebranded Future. It’s the same stuff, and I think is what is currently on my desk.

@oliviarodriguez1793 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting ♨now 🧡🙏🏼

@VSLAModelRR 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very imformative. Near the end, when you were discussing your own mixtures, so you mix the Tamiya Flat with Future, then cut it 50/50 with isopropyl? You went fast through that, didn't follow totally..

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I mix the ratio of the Future & Tamiya Flat Base first, and then I thin that mixture by adding 91% isopropyl alcohol in the same amount that is already there. Mixing it in measured medicine cups is a good way to go, so if I have 2mL of mix, for example, I'd add 2mL of alcohol. Does that help?

@VSLAModelRR 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack Yes. I thought that's what you meant but like I said, it was a lot of info in a short amount of time!

@EnginesInsider 2 ай бұрын

great video, thanks. I have a specific issue ... I have previously painted a "Tiger I" road wheels and hull with XF-60, and then flat clear coated with Tamiya TS-80 Flat Clear coat. I want to use (repaint) XF-88 dark yellow 2, instead ... because I think the XF-60 turned out too dark. Am I ok to spray XF-88 over top of the TS-80 Flat Clear coat? Or could I spray Tamiya fine primer (first), and then apply XF-88? Or lastly, do I need to remove the flat clear coat and paint entirely ... before changing color? Thanks for any help with this.

@cadenchristiansen3553 2 жыл бұрын

Great video if you don’t mind me asking when is the next from loop of layout video?

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on the next phase. I completed the operations portion of the series, and then my own layout is suddenly expanding greatly. However, I'm thinking that the next step in the series should be talking about scenery, so I've got something in the works. :)

@cadenchristiansen3553 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack that is great i cant wait!!! those videos really help me!

@m.g7809 7 ай бұрын

I'm trying to apply a varnish to a very small section of an action figure, because the paint smears in that one specific section. I don't have an air-brush nor do I want to use a can because again, it's very specific. I have Tamiya X-22 and am wondering what the best way to go about this with a brush would be? The area is out of sight so I don't need to worry about matching finish, but I want the area to be evenly covered in varnish to seal the paint. I have some old enamel paint thinner and also 99% alcohol used for cleaning electronics. What sort of mix should I be trying for?

@brianblanchette8054 9 ай бұрын

@brianblanchette Hey great video. Just got back into modeling after a looooong time off. Painted a model with acrylics and I am now looking to put on some decals and weather. I've read a bunch about applying clear coats on the base paint before weathering and decals. Some say use enamel on an acrylic base and others say to use acrylic clear on acrylics. Is there a difference? I used Vallejo hobby spray for the base.

@donaldshroyer8633 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Very thorough. I'm thinking of using Testor's Dullcote to seal the outer surface of some N scale rock face scenery I made by color laser printing on paper, then crinkled up, and with a white glue coating on the inside. Do you see any issues there?

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. White glue is a water-based/soluble product, so it shouldn't interact with the Dullcote. The paper may soak up the glue and the dullcote as it's a naturally pourous material. Lots of drying time would be needed.

@donaldshroyer8633 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack Appreciate your reply. I was more concerned about the laser color ink on the outside of the paper where the Dullcote will be applied, rather than the white glue on the inside.

@alexmoor1166 Жыл бұрын

I want ask about polishing of clear gloss coats. Is there some way to avoid it? I try to be an aircrafts modeler in 72 scale. I use Tamiya acrylic paints and X-22 clear. And I can`t make a really good gloss coat before/after applying decals and weathering. I saw how modelers apply polishing over their clear gloss coats on KZfaq. Especially car modelers. I have tried to apply it too, but there is a problem on the edges. Paint on them can just be chipped out. So I even can`t understand: my painting technique is wrong and polishing is unnecessary, or polishing is necessary any way

@bennycerda136 4 ай бұрын

Do you glue all your parts on your model plane before gloss

@brrrinalaska6411 3 ай бұрын

Would a satin coat be ideal for weathering powders?

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any paint extender you would recommend or an oil that will go through an airbrush. I have a big problem in Arizona with the paint drying before it hits the model

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, what have you been using? I'm now in a wetter climate, but Calgary was fairly arid, although not as dry as where you are. I may be able to give you some suggestions.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack the paint I've been using is Taymia

@ThinkerOnTheBus 10 ай бұрын

Can anyone recommend a replacement for Pledge revive it? From my understanding, that product has been discontinued.

@brocki95xxx Жыл бұрын

Not a big fan of clear coats to be honest. I didn't quite ruin my model but I think it looks worse than before the clearcoat added. So I am not using a clear coat again. Besides in the real. world locomotives get cleaned and their weathering changes. there is no such thing as a fixed sort of weathering. But undoing pigment work and making my model look sort of dull (and not in a good way mind you) I see more cons than pros. I. know it might be frowned on because of powders getting everywhere but I really prefer the look of a non clear coated model. It pops more and looks way more realistic.

@Luftek46 Жыл бұрын

Quick question: Lacquer matt cote can ruin decals?

@JCsRiptrack Жыл бұрын

It can, yes. However, it depends on the chemistry of the decal sheet and the lacquer matt coat you're using, and how they interact. I find it is better to use an acrylic gloss coat first over the deal to seal it in and protect it. Once that has dried, you should be able to use a Lacquer clear coat without issue.

@OhioCentralModeler 2 жыл бұрын

Do you thin the straight Future for the gloss coat too? Or just the Future/Tamiya Flat Base blends?

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

I usually like to thin the Future/Revive-It/Floor Care 50/50 with 91% alcohol. You can spray it straight through the airbrush, but it can be a bit thick depending on what you get in the bottle, so there is some risk of orange peel. Thinning it with a bit of alcohol even for gloss coats seems to work well. Apparently, if you thin it with Simple Green you'll get an ultra-gloss coat, but you need to let it dry in a lint-free environment(!).

@OhioCentralModeler 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack Thanks for the tip. I don't remember thinning being mentioned for the Future-based clear coats in any of your previous videos so I was likely going to ruin a bunch of models without knowing that.

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of the reasons why I made this particular video. There's a good chance it would have turned out fine, but not thinning it does carry a small risk of orange peel. I like to err on the side of caution.

@gwbuss Жыл бұрын

Pledge Revive-It seems to be discontinued as of January 22, now what?

@ashfox2012 Жыл бұрын

Actual branded clear coats is now what I guess until someone finds another pledge alternative 👍🏻

@JCsRiptrack Жыл бұрын

This is an important development. Granted, a bottle of the stuff can last up to 10 years, which gives us time to find an alternative! Tamiya Clear Coats are my go-to branded clear coats. I'll do some poking around and looking at alternatives!

@PlasticraicGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Aga is that you?

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed. :)

@PlasticraicGaming 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCsRiptrack Happy your doing hobby bud. I'll do a BFG bat rep just for you as I knew it was your favourite.

@DMKpop 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure you're not thinking about x20a when you mention x20? Those are completely different thinners, x20a is for Acrylics isoalco based thinner, but x20 is an enamel/oil thinner!

@JCsRiptrack 2 жыл бұрын

I am, and thank you for catching that! My bad. It's in part that the X20 thinner is largely unavailable where I am, while the X20a is commonplace, and the Lacquer thinner is the "other" thinner. In narrating the video, I meant to describe the X20a thinner, and I didn't catch it on the proofread! Points to you Dmitry!