addicted2modeling Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just performed a multi-step polishing with fine sanding discs to repair the orange peel pain from my truck. So far, it looks very nice but there is some small "rough spots" which are hard to take care due to their size. They noticeable on molding lines like the fender. Anyway, since I have me such a nice finish, is clear coat needed or not? Since I will paint the lower half in a metallic color to give it that two tone finish, should I reconsider using a clearcoat? Here is my cab so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just use some Future floor polish.....You can even brush it on and it will smooth out nice and even with on heck of a shine.....Don't worry if it looks like it's turning white in spots....They WILL dry clear.....Scared me a couple of times, but the finish is Awesome..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I use Future for all my models......... I'm using it since 1997....... This is a sample of one of my models....... I painted this one 8 years a go and clear coated with Future....... I just re coated by hand 3 weeks a go........ this is the brush that i use......... and like Kilrathy10 said dry clear. The finish is awesome...... no need to polish..... this product is a hit....... I hope this help........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 While it's true you don't need to polish future or any other clear coat to make it shine, I do to ensure the thing is level. That way you get a finish that looks like it's wet rather than just a glossy finish. Also don't polish until AFTER the final coat of whatever is on, or your subsequent coats will have trouble sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted2modeling Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 and how do I apply future floor polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I run it straight through an airbrush, other people brush it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted2modeling Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I don't have an airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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