Airbrushing Pledge w/Future on your models: An alternate clear coat journey

[@williamkennedy1078]

In the Pledge/Future video, what size spray tip did you use? thanks

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I Apologize for taking so long to reply, I used a .6 in the video but I have a .25 that I have used as well with no issues

[@martinvega3828]

If you use it for pledge only do you still have to brake it down to clean

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Yes, any clear coat I use I always break it down to clean simply because you can’t see it to tell if there is any left so I always give it a proper scrubbing to be safe

[@BennyCFD]

Good points.............Do not get all hung up on the Future Klear mentality. ANY floor wax works the same and as well.

[@madpinoy5683]

Hey. I was wondering what the coat looked like when it dried. Does it give a flat or gloss finish?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

It’s more of a semi gloss. It’s more on the gloss side though lol but only slightly.

[@madpinoy5683]

@@NotSoAverageBuilder I see. Would it work as a buffer for acrylic panel line wash and weathering after primer and base coat?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Absolutely it would! That is exactly what most people use it for! I wouldn’t use it for a legitimate final top coat because it can yellow over time but with a proper final top coat it is an amazing buffer in between steps

[@JonathanVelasquez]

Anyone know what the new name is? I can't find anything with "future" or "c/klear" in the name 🤷‍♂️

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

It is now under the term “revive it” still pledge just changed the name

[@JonathanVelasquez]

@@NotSoAverageBuildergreat, that's what I figured but didn't want to end up with a gunky model. Thanks for the info on the product and process.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Oh I don’t blame you one bit lol they change the stupid name so much it’s so hard to keep up with it. I hope it helps you out in your hobby journeys

[@BennyCFD]

ANY floor polish works exactly the same.................

[@chegarcia7]

Does it have to be Pledge Future finish or can any other brand of floor finish work?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I’m not 100% sure on that. But I do know that the Pledge is essentially just a clear coat for your floors (that’s the what the “Future” portion is) I’m sure there are other brands that do the same thing but I haven’t found anyone using any other brands lol

[@chegarcia7]

Not So Average Builder thanks!

[@Gelzzky]

Can it protect paints from enamel thinner or zippo fluid?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

That is a very good question, I might have to do some tests on that because I’m not sure exactly.

[@TotemoGaijin]

I think so? I've read about people using this before applying an enamel wash, which is thinned down enamel paint.

[@roblo5391]

Does regular airbrush clear not work on the pledge?

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I am not 100% sure about that. I do know that many people have said it can work but doesn’t work as well but I haven’t tried it myself.

[@kenshin73himura70]

I suggest you rinse AB with hot water a few times over then regular cleaner. Not necessarily need to take airbrush apart.

[@TotemoGaijin]

Looked it up, it's labeled as "Revive It" now. I've screwed up enough kits trying to use Tamiya's panel line accent color over an enamel or lacquer clear coat, and when you try to clean the excess, it just chews through everything, so I'm curious to give this stuff a shot.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I have since used it with enamels and it held up pretty well to the panel line process and cleanup

[@TotemoGaijin]

@@NotSoAverageBuilder Good to know! I'm working on the MW-01 Mobile Worker from Gundam The Origin right now, and thought it'd be cool to give it more of a paint scheme similar to Caterpillar heavy equipment, but mostly because it reminded me of the power loader from Aliens.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Oh dude that would look sick! You should definitely do that!

[@TotemoGaijin]

@@NotSoAverageBuilder I picked up the Pledge today, but I also found that Mod Podge sells a rattle can of acrylic clear that I'm curious to try out. I don't have problems with Rustoleum or Krylon colors, but their clear goes on a bit thick for my taste. I don't have the space for an airbrush setup.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I would give it a shot lol it’s always fun trying new stuff out on gunpla! Oh I completely understand that my friend! It takes up a ton of room to have an airbrush system especially with a spray booth.

[@petermot645]

Great information but lose the music.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Unfortunately KZbin won’t let you edit videos once they are uploaded. I have since fixed my future videos on the matter thank you :)

[@ocelotl213]

I used this for my Sazabi ver. Ka. It turned out really good but the Tamiya accent color left a barely noticeable stain where I cleaned it with lighter fluid. Ronsonal was the fluid I used

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Try hitting it with some diluted with water isopropyl alcohol. That should remove the staining

[@ocelotl213]

Not So Average Builder that was a quick reply! Thanks, I’ll try that when I get back to working on it 👍👍

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Oh I am constantly checking for comments, I work retail (as my regular job) and I have learned over the years that the faster I can answer a question the better the over all experience it is. Let me know if you have any more questions my friend!

[@ocelotl213]

Not So Average Builder Sweet! Thanks man and I will sure to ask anything else that comes up. And I am now subbed my man 👍

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Heck yeah thanks my friend! It really means a lot! :)

[@SirTenoch]

Do you know if contains ammonia??

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I haven’t looked at the label to confirm or deny but I do know there isn’t a trace of ammonia smell in it. I’ll look here shortly to see if it’s listed in the ingredients

[@SirTenoch]

@@NotSoAverageBuilder thank your reply. The reason I'm asking is because the ammonia us overtime highly corrosive to the airbrush.

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Oh I get ya, yeah I have used it dozens of times (it’s also been used in the model community for decades now) and I haven’t seen any issues with it.

[@canton7180]

it is a acrylic based clear coat, treat it as such and you'll be fine

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

If I remember correctly it’s a little stronger than a regular acrylic clear coat but I definitely could be mistaken

[@MrOiram46]

@@NotSoAverageBuilder yeah, it’s made for floors, which are to be stepped on daily

[@kbocuts1359]

I have been using future for a longtime, I paint sofubi monster toys with an airbrush then hand paint and then seal with future using a brush. I noticed sometimes humidity can affect the top coat with future, do you have any recommendations or suggestions on how to deal with this? Maybe its the future I use that needs to be replaced? Thats what I am going to try but I love the look of future and its always fine in a dry climate like Colorad or Arizona but NY in the summer for example I noticed issues. Also I subscribed....please let me know if you have any pointers or anything helpful at all, I just wan to make sure my toys are well protected and not tacky or sticky at all in humid hot climates....take care

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Hey Kevin, future is an amazing product. That being said I have only brushed it on a few times. I would say that in a higher humidity environment the reason it effects your future sometimes would probably be the thickness of it. When the humidity is really high I would do it in multiple thin coats. Higher humidity=longer drying times, so if you have a thicker coat the top layer dries but the majority of it doesn’t get to dry causing issues. There are some people that say it yellows over time but I have yet to see that. Also, thank you for the sub my friend! That means a lot.

[@kbocuts1359]

hey this is super helpful thats actually what I thought it might be so thanks for confirming with me. Do you know where I could pick up more future would like target carry it or home depot maybe????

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

I know you can find it at Walmart easily, they keep changing the name of it though lol i think it’s currently called “pledge revive it floor gloss” now lol

[@zeroa6]

Subbed!

[@NotSoAverageBuilder]

Thank you my friend. :)