Clear Coat Your Scale Model Fast Easy Future Floor Polish Pledge Replacement Quick Shine Tips Tricks

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Future Floor Polish
Pledge Revive It
Quick Shine
Clear Coat Your Scale Model
2K Clear
Acrylic
Enamel
Clear coating your plastic model can be stressful. Will it ruin the decals? Will it make the paint or chrome look fuzzy? What happens if it gets on the glass?
How do you apply a clear coat to a model?
Do you need an airbrush?
Watch this video to check out the easy to apply, low cost, no fumes, no fuss, no muss, no problem brush on clear coats available for your scale model.
See you at the bench!
A scale model is most generally a physical representation of an object that maintains accurate relationships between all important aspects of the model, although absolute values of the original properties need not be preserved. This enables it to demonstrate some behavior or property of the original object without examining the original object itself. The most familiar scale models represent the physical appearance of an object in miniature, but there are many other kinds.
Scale models are used in many fields including engineering, architecture, film making, military command, salesmanship, and hobby model building. While each field may use a scale model for a different purpose, all scale models are based on the same principles and must meet the same general requirements to be functional. The detail requirements vary depending on the needs of the modeler.
To be a true scale model, all relevant aspects must be accurately modeled, such as material properties, so the model's interaction with the outside world is reliably related to the original object's interaction with the real world.
Revell is a manufacturer of plastic scale models. The original American Revell merged with Monogram. In 2007, American Revell was purchased by Hobbico while the European Revell Germany separated from the American company in 2006 until Hobbico purchased it as well - bringing the two back together again under the same company umbrella. In 2017, Quantum Capital Partners took over operations of Revell after Hobbico declared bankruptcy.
Aluminum Model Toys, commonly abbreviated as AMT, was a Troy, Michigan-based company that manufactured various pre-assembled plastic promotional models starting in 1948, when attorney West Gallogly, Sr. started it as a side business. Later, a variety of kits became very popular. Most of the company's vehicle products were American cars and trucks in 1:25 scale. In the 1970s, hot rods, customs, trucks and movie and TV vehicles were also produced.
Because Gallogly had solid connections with Ford Motor Company, he was able to place his first models exclusively in Ford dealerships, starting a long promotional relationship (Cawthon 2002). Gallogly's first model was a 1947-1948 Ford Fordor sedan.
In 1949, injection plastic molding became available. After the first Ford aluminum promotional model was offered (Doty 2008, 89), aluminum was abandoned. Different colors of plastic could now be used, so the company name was quietly changed to AMT, which deemphasized the word "aluminum" (Cawthon 2002). For example, AMT's 1949 and 1950 Ford and Plymouth sedans were its first plastic models, along with the 1950 Studebaker coupe. These promos often had wind-up motors which could not be seen through the shiny silver-tinted windows. They had metal chassis and diecast metal chrome-plated bumpers, which were later replaced with chrome-plated plastic. Often, official factory paint colors were applied to the models. The company's first commercial products were pre-assembled plastic promotional models, which were only available through automobile dealerships,
In the early 1950s day-to-day operations of the company were turned over to George Toteff so that Gallogly could better attend to his law firm (Cawthon 2002). Model design was kept in-house, but molding was outsourced. Continental Plastics in Fraser, Michigan, was one of the companies contracted to mold AMT's models (Cawthon 2002).
Model Products Corporation, usually known by its acronym, MPC, was an American manufacturer of plastic scale model kits and pre-assembled promotional models popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Traditionally a Michigan company, since 2011 the MPC name has been part of Round 2 LLC of South Bend, Indiana. MPC's main competition was Aluminum Model Toys (AMT) and Jo-Han Models.

[@Funsho97]

I found the Pledge Revive It at Walmart and have used that stuff on all of my models, even diecast ones, ever since you showed how to do it many videos ago. I've actually used Quick Shine on wood floors and remember it being somewhat milky. I think the Quick Shine will be a nice alternative if you can't find the Pledge, your model truck looks fantastic by the way and the Quick Shine seems to work just fine. When I restored a 1972 Roadrunner by MPC for a friend of mine, I clear coated the model. When I had the model all together I then used Pledge Revive It Floor Gloss on the model and applied liberally. I have a dedicated brush for applying the Pledge by the way. After a few days of naturally curing, I then used a marine polish on the model and, oh man did it ever gleam!!!! That model was so slick that I nearly dropped it. I only buffed it with a small piece of a cotton t-shirt and it had and still has such a beautiful shine. Thanks for all you do Chris, you're videos are very helpful, very informative, and very much appreciated!!! Thank you Sir!!!

[@uberquellen]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You always put out outstanding videos and I enjoy when there’s a new one that pops up. I was happy to see this one pop up. Again thank you so much sir. Much appreciated

[@richardlee1092]

Thanks Chris, love your tutorials you have such a talent for explaining techniques. Thanks for the reminder about Pledge.

[@davidsprenkle7115]

Most cool!! Thanks for the demo and your many fine videos!

[@michaelcooke2559]

It is really nice that you have found an alternative. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelsmith1926]

As always, thanks for the info on this product!👍

[@ARDIECAST]

Wow! Loved it! So many thanks for the video

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Great video Chris! Thanks for sharing this!!

[@lutzmarine]

Thanks so much for this information! Like a few I am recently back to the hobby and was thinking of springing $$$ for Pledge. So helpful!

[@anthonyborack435]

Thank you for this video. I couldn't find the Pledge product anywhere and you saved the day.

[@johnkelley9877]

Thanks for the review and recommendation.

[@joseortiz8924]

Fantastic tip keep up the great work. Love the Spray & Pray saying that’s what I do !!!

[@tonysteeleebw01]

Been using Pledge since your first video suggestion few years ago, I still have 3/4 of a bottle left. It also works for window scratches and cloudy windows.

[@vernfrederick5025]

Thank you for that tip Chris I’m going to try it thanks again

[@maryfiltz800]

Thanks for another good recommendation.

[@grogsmash9956]

Many thanks for this video. I am getting back into the hobby after a several year break, and was looking for Future ...then the Pledge.. no joy unless I wanted to pay ~$50.00 for a $6.00 bottle. I saw this product listed in Walmart, and wondered. Your video is very timely and helpful to me. Your channel is the go to source when I want to see something about a kit, or general modeling how to's. I really like your practical methods to get good outcomes with reasonable effort..

[@Aleks0207]

Thanks so much for this video! I was originally looking to grab Pledge as a brush-on alternative to finicky spray varnishes, but I'm so glad to see folks have done the heavy-lifting of finding a great replacement now that Pledge/Future is unavailable.

[@haljohnson5729]

Thanks for the video.Very helpful.

[@brucesmith1383]

I am thinking of buying this quick shine product for my plastic model kits! Thanks for your video!❤️🇨🇦😎

[@speedtriprr537]

Thanks so much for this info! Helped so much and this stuff works really well.

[@hotrodmodeler4649]

Great tutorial Chris, thanks! 👍🏼

[@charlesconnell8051]

I have used quick shine for a while now. It's great stuff. You are doing an awesome job. Keep it up.

[@gokhanersan8561]

Did you use it on clear parts?

[@terryamann1735]

I could never find the Pledge and have been using Quick Shine for a long time. Works great.

[@tcandle695]

Thanks for the video. My local Walmarts are already out of stock of the pledge revive it, but I was able to find it in my rural town grocery store. I bought just one bottle since I already have a couple bottles of it. I will try the new quick shine.

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

Surprised at the great results you got doing this with a brush! Awesome stuff.

[@CTXSROX]

Thanks for the video! I have been looking for Pledge but it has been sold out everywhere I have looked and I was looking for alternatives. The Rustoleum spray can clear almost ruined my printed and painted models with crazy inconsistent sprays. Some wet sanding and quick shine floor polish and all is well! Thanks again!

[@troywebb3493]

Ty so much for this always wanted to try it'. Going to try it now. Ty bud

[@garryramsey1949]

Thanks Chris

[@charlespalavros6952]

I’ve used future since the 1st time u showed it on the channel found 2 bottles at the flea market works great

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

It's great to know that the Quick Shine works well. I was looking for the Future floor polish, but I couldn't find it so I grabbed a bottle of the quick Shine instead. Thank you for this timely video!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@DarksouIjah]

Great review. I always airbrush my revive but I’ll try your method next.

[@Wild-Dad]

I like this recommendation, and now that I know how you apply it (most everyone I know airbrushes it), I'll be using your method.

[@Wild-Dad]

Ah. You see, I've never seen one of those videos where you applied the pledge so thus was educational!

[@jamiegsscalemodelgarage3823]

Thanks Chris great tip and thanks for taking the time to do this test peace out Brother stay safe

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@DaveGraboski]

Looks good to me. I will pick a bottle up. I use the Pledge stuff to thin out my Createx airbrush paints. I will give this a try. Great video!!!!!

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

I got a bottle of quick shine a couple of months ago since it's sold pretty much everywhere pledge used to be sold. I've had good results so far.

[@richardcorbin8079]

This is priceless. Thank you for sharing your modeling experience.

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Started using 2k automotive clear on my 3d printed sculpts, it’s been working great.

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Great video mate👍

[@timpetersen3422]

Chris i just looked on wally worlds website here in long beach WA and they sell it still for $6.29 for 27oz. Keep up the great show.

[@craigwellsjr3968]

Chris, when I first started watching your channel a couple years back. I couldn't find the pledge at first. I started using the Quick Shine. I worked good for me. But, I did find a bottle of the pledge. But, I still use the Quick Shine once in awhile. It didn't harm my decals at all.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@peterpidrak9501]

I wanted to say thank you very much. I use Future to make washes for my miniatures. Last time I did a round of dipping I did not see all my large containers of products correctly. I have also been extremely busy with home improvements. So I have not painted and washed anything in months. It turned into a solid mass of India ink and pledge. I could only find it online for 50 bucks a pop. So hopefully the substitute will work if I don’t find any at my local farm and fleet.

[@MarkMeadows90]

I haven't been able to find Pledge Revive It (Future Floor Polish) anywhere locally. You can still find it on Amazon though, but a little pricey. I might try that Quick Shine in the future. Thanks for the video!

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Nice man

[@baddgoat85]

It would be cool if you made a video of your entire collection.... Like where you store your 600+ models.

[@rvs8425]

I too have been using Pledge for years. The bottle I have now has been in my possession for maybe 5 or6 years and I noticed that it does not dry as quickly as it used to. I had the same problem with the original Future. After a few years it begins to degrade. The Future eventually stopped curing and remained tacky for weeks, so I had to switch to the Pledge. Now that Pledge is gone (my old bottle is only quarter used) I bought Quich Shine at Walmart. They only had the large bottle ($11.50). I've been using it on some modeling projects, experimenting with it. Yes, it is more liquid than Pledge but it dries to a better finish than Pledge, without bubbles. The only trouble with Quick Shine is that it's not as robust as Pledge. If you run a fingernail gently over a finished and cured surface, you will leave a mark. Press a bit harder and the Quick Shine will peel. It also takes longer to cure than Pledge. Touching it and rubbing it with the finger does not have any effect. I have not tried air-brushing it yet but I don't think it would be a problem. Mixing it with acrylic water-based paints was no problem also.

[@urbanurchin5930]

I know you promote what works best for you and pass along good information. I am a fan of Testor's Wet Look Clear - One Coat Spray Lacquer. Yes - it is more expensive and some builders have trouble with getting nice finishes with rattle cans. I have many years of experience and am happy with the results that I get from the Testors product. Everyone has to decide what works best for them !

[@peghead]

Place the rattle can in 100 to 110 degree water to warm the contents (may take 30 min.).

[@user-fc6dk4sz8e]

Tester’s wet look clear saved me so much time and money. I found that I don’t need to polish my scale model cars when using this clear coat. It gives me a deep rich mirror finish straight from the can!

[@mrveritas700]

Thank you. I just found this at Canadian Tire.

[@paulgertsch7105]

Thanks for the video, I had sticker shock 😲 with Amazon Pledge $45.00 I will be picking up a bottle of Quick Shine

[@slowridemodelcars1687]

Thanks for the test, I use Holloway house pure wax it’s in a pinkish red bottle, it seems to work so far, on internet I paid 6.00 for it.

[@jamestp]

thank you for this ! I had been using FUTURE but my supply is now EMPTY. I had been considering QUICK SHINE but now know it is the replacement. Lowes carry's this stuff for about $8. Enough to last years. One thing not mentioned, once models are coated and fully cured ( dried) if an accident happens like paint spilling on the model, it can be wiped off with thinner without affecting the Acrylic clear coat ! ask me how I know !

[@andreperrault5393]

Thanks for the alternative floor wax and proof test. Looks good. It’s been a while since I lived as far North as Fleet Farm stores. They seem to be a regional chain. Not a complaint, just an observation. But Quick Shine appears to be in Walmart, so all is good. Thanks.

[@ekatt3309]

I am so glad I found your channel and this video. I'm disabled and model from bed and can't use a airbrush or aerosols. I've been searching to see if I can use floor polish with a brush and finally got my answer. Thanks so much for the great content on your channel. I have a question for you, can I use the floor polish with a brush to seal in my decals, do a pin wash or weathering then apply a flat coat with a brush for my military models I don't want a gloss finish with? Will brushing on a flat coat reactivate the floor polish and mess everything up? Thank you so much for any help and I've got plenty of great videos to watch and catch up on.

[@themodelhobbyist]

I did watch the other and bought that kit and commented on the last video and yes this is very hard to find and one on online was like $30.00 plus dollar I have no fleet farm and Walmart is at a non -stock and yes I bought that I'm hoping is will be the same. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist.

[@minu1764]

I found Quickshine in Family dollar. And have used it for over a year without any problems.

[@jeffreypryor4549]

When I learned that Future/Pledge would be discontinued, I bought a few bottles to last me a lifetime. Good to know about any alternatives, too.

[@066motocross]

Great video! As they all are. I used to dip my glass in future floor polish and now, decades later they are still looking great. I just bought a bottle of that floor polish you demonstrated but haven't had a chance to try it yet. What do you clean your brush with after using that stuff? I don't think I missed that but if I did I apologize. I haven't seen that bottle of future for probably 20 years and unbelievably I just found it in the cellar behind some really old automotive lacquer paint from the late 70s. The bottle did turn yellow but the polish is clear

[@kevinmosleyI]

I'm telling ya. I use it every time and don't even spray it. I'm sure I could get a better shine with something more in depth but I'm satisfied with what pledge achieves

[@Sarge-1972]

Spray and Prey !

[@billhayes7383]

Great video Chris. What kind of paint was this applied to? Laquor, Enamel etc. Thanks Love your videos

[@timemachinesscalemodels]

I picked up Quick Shine up to try some time ago. It being milky white steered me away. I still have a full bottle of Pledge I never used.

[@jesshansen3690]

Up here in Canada Pledge is available , I just bought some for the first time and it is great! .

[@kencreppin2146]

@@GrandNational66 Thanks!! Ottawa here as well.

[@kencreppin2146]

@@GrandNational66 Ottawa South here. Wrong Ken, realtor is my cousin. I build armour usually.

[@anthonyciotti3295]

Hi Chris iam going to try quick shine this week .I couldn’t find pledge. So I think iam going to used quick shine and see how it gos. I will let you know Chris. I just got back in the hobby. Thanks for the tip

[@Ryotsu2112]

How did it go? Does it still look good? I just put some on a model yesterday and so far it looks great. Would be good to hear some input from long term results.

[@Ryotsu2112]

Looks like I’m going to have to reply to myself. Over a month later, mine still looks shiny and great. Good replacement for the old future floor polish variants.

[@Tomas.X]

The rules of supply/demand have the Pledge up to $37 per 27 oz. bottle now. If a person wants to feel better about it, I did some math and that is still WAY cheaper by volume than the Tamiya clear. (If only Johnson Wax made paint for models...27 oz. each color for $8.99.)

[@waynesworldofmodeling2574]

Like you said it's good for glass

[@MultiGasmGeek]

I loved this video. I came across it while looking for a way to protect my LEGO minifigure key chains. Chris do you think this would work on LEGO Plastic?

[@dvdw_graphics_crafts]

This just popped up right when i was wondering if i could use floor polish that i already have instead of car polish to polish model cars! arrh... what a tongue twist X)

[@grahambate3384]

I used to be a cleaner and use floor sealer, it was milky colour and think it about the same.

[@user-bv7ib4vs2i]

If anyone cares to read the directions on the back of the bottle...It reads "After floor is completely dry, additional coats may be applied if a higher gloss is desired." Four coats seem to give me the gloss I'm looking for---without any adverse effects to the models I applied it to.

[@tommcandries7483]

I have used Future since the 90's for aircraft canopies on kits I have built, and they are still clear and shiny to this day. Thanks for the tip about Quick Shine though, always good to have a backup.

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

My kits has more than a year with quick shine , no problem so far

[@RaysBlueBasementWorkshop]

I heard a rumor they were going to discontinue the Pledge a few years ago, so I got some coupons and headed to Walmart. I ended up with 7 bottles. I'm betting a lifetime supply!

[@robertthompson6707]

So I just found you. Getting back into to the hobby. You were recommended to find out about the floorpolish. What does it do to the glass?

[@Ken_James_SV]

For Australian viewers, go to Bunnings and get 'Long Life' 1L Self Shining Floor Polish. $13.99 for a litre. 👍 Same stuff.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ruanecrummett9261]

Just curious if it smells like pledge revive it maybe it's the same product

[@eyedjack-bi8dl]

It appears that the edges of the hood have a line of air bubbles. Since this was the first thing brushed, I wonder if shaking the bottle before use caused this.

[@markkunikkanen]

Am I the only one who got really strong Bob Ross vibes from this vid? I was anticipating when You're going to say "happy accidents". 😉

[@hpiguy]

I'm flattered, he's such a good guy!

[@marsgarage8217]

Thanks for the heads up on pledge going out of stock. Quick question. Have you ever polish the model after you clear them with pledge? Just wondering.🤔

[@hpiguy]

Nope, I spray it as is then brush on the clear when I'm done with the model. I do nothing else to the paint.

[@zxcvbob]

I think there are some 30+ year old unopened bottles of Future (maybe it's Klear) under the kitchen sink. I wonder if they are still good? 😂 My real question is have you tried using Quick Shine as a thinner/medium/flow improver for acrylic paints? It seems like it would be ideal for that. I will get a bottle next time I'm at Walmart or Fleet Farm. What if you want a matte finish instead of gloss? I'll be painting and finishing model tanks, and they are not supposed to be shiny :)

[@nedscott8469]

Pledge is awesome I asked you a few questions found some here in Australia so I bought a few bottles and honestly couldn't be happier so much so I use it on my diecast big rigs as well as my cars and plastic models it's the best the shine is second to none . Chris knows his stuff

[@hpiguy]

Awesome thank you!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

I was just looking for your older video of this and I am currently trying to figure this out! My spray on clear coats are disastrous 🤣I love the smell of Pledge, I just did an older model last night and it seems like the paint soaked it up.

[@MarkMeadows90]

I would usually do two coats of floor polish. Always worked for me. Maybe it's the quality of paint? Too much roughness, or orange peel?

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

@@MarkMeadows90 oh no, floor polish works great! It was the Rustoleum paints that gave me fits.

[@MarkHevingham]

@@DaveWrightKB9MNM I tanked on Rustoleum for the same reason!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

@@MarkHevingham it was really bizarre. Worked fine on one but not on another. I thought maybe it was due to not sanding it but that wasn’t the case.

[@kellyg8717]

Thank's for the helpful video Chris. Quick question for you. I'm building a 1/24 knight rider kitt model and I paint with the same method as you, spray and pray. I usually have nice results, but after shooting the hood on this model it dried with small bumps in a few places. I'm going to wet sand and I was wondering if applying quick shine as a clear coat after I sand will give me the same results as a rattle can clear coat?

[@hpiguy]

Not usually, the floor polish is not nearly thick enough to cover all that up.

[@amyschry4129]

Great tutorial Chris. I'll look for the Quick Shine the next time I'm out shopping. Thanks Chris!😄 Tom S.

[@Taylor-jq6rl]

would it work in fading car paint?

[@michaelscarola50]

Great video! How well has the Quick Shine held up since you made this video?

[@hpiguy]

I gave this to a friend and the white is still nice and white.

[@rccarguy3696]

So where are these 600 models that you’ve built? Is there a hpiguy museum somewhere we can see them? 😃

[@franceclavet6010]

It's that ok to use the hair dryer to dry the clear coat ??

[@grega4450]

How long do u let decals dry?

[@tiaria9677]

I have some old die cast model Ferrari's that my Grandmother had. No rust, but lots of dust. Can this be used on die cast cars? Any suggestions as a general cleaner to get the dust/shine them up a bit before putting the gloss on? Been looking for a while and can't find anything. Everything I find is for actual cars, lol. Great video.

[@hpiguy]

It will work fine once they are cleaned. The floor polish is harmless to almost anything it's put on. If it was messing up surface the people that use it on their floors would go nuts.

[@johnschober1819]

No matter how hars I try I get bubble s when I use a rattle can to paint my car body?

[@reddave8628]

Does pledge or this other stuff dry the same just left to air dry and not using the dehydration thing ?. Good video for us learner 👍

[@hpiguy]

Yes it does. It's made for kitchen floors and it's doubtful people are turning their furnaces up to 100 to dry their floor polish.

[@tumama001]

How is it going after a year ?

[@chuchuchip]

Sitting in direct sunlight, the UV spectrum of light waves will turn the product yellow. I'm an outdoor model railroader.

[@horrido666]

I have always sprayed it on. The issue I have with replacements is the ingredients. Future clearly claim 'acrylic' as the main ingredient. The others do not - they say 'polymer', which could mean anything. Its a crap shoot. My bottle of Future just ran out, too. I'm in panic mode. I have some of the Walmart stuff in the cupboard, for my floor. I'm afraid to even try that.

[@AOXOMOXO]

Use with caution. I applied this Quick Shine on my Evergreen polystyrene clear plastic windows. It basically ruined them...I brushed it on as in the video, I got wavy pool spots on the windows when it dried, which was a disaster. The only thing I can explain is it reacted with the Novus polish I had cleaned the clear plastic prior to the Quick Shine. So I tried it on unpolished plastic, same result. Maybe this is acceptable to some, but it looks horrible as far as I'm concerned.

[@legendarytater8225]

600 models! will we ever get a collection tour?

[@hpiguy]

No, I don't display models all over the house. Most are stored, many are given away. Thanks!

[@savagenoob]

HELP please! I just coated my first model in 25 years and it has dried to a dull finish. Any ideas on how to shine or strip it without damaging the paint underneath?

[@jameslateano4080]

I just tried this on a hood painted with enamel paint and after a day, its foggy. Any idea why? It went on easy and had a nice shine, but became foggy. What did I do wrong? Thanks

[@ericdoman4100]

Do you have to use clear coat to use this product ?

[@seadogharris2102]

What do you use to clean your brushes after Quick Shine?