diymirage Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 hey guys several months ago i painted a windshield with some future tinted with testors acrylic blue when i was done i put a cap on the bottle of tinted future and put it away for several months well, the other day i had another windshield i wanted to tint with the future so i looked at the bottle and thought it still looked good (paint was still very nicely mixed) so i stirred it and shot it through the airbrush on second though the future/paint mixture might have gone bad so, long story short, the windshield looks dull and wavy and i want to start over how do i remove the future/paint mixture ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Ammonia removes the Future, but I don't know if it'll take out the paint too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Windex will cut it.....just spray and wash....or soak it in fresh future. Ammonia will cut it.....but will also make chrome disappear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Windex will cut it.....just spray and wash....or soak it in fresh future. Ammonia will cut it.....but will also make chrome disappear not an awefull lot of chrome on a windshield but just to be perfectly clear (after all, that is my goal here) this windshield is not yet glued into the body so i can take just that part and redo it im sure the wifey has some windex 'round here somewhere, not sure bout the amonia...and I should have some more future downstairs thnks fellows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I would use the Windex long before I would use straight ammonia. If it's too strong I would imagine it melting the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Windex has ammonia in it. I wouldn't use straight ammonia either - needs to be diluted. Powerful odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 first, get yourself a time machine...oh, wait..you mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Jeff, quit sniffin the resin ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 first, get yourself a time machine...oh, wait..you mean... I actually saw a time machine for sale online awhile back. The ad said it really worked. You dialed in whatever year you wanted to go back to, then put this metal band that was connected to 110 volts around your head and tuned it on. It was only 500 bucks. I decided to pass, so they might still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I actually saw a time machine for sale online awhile back. The ad said it really worked. You dialed in whatever year you wanted to go back to, then put this metal band that was connected to 110 volts around your head and tuned it on. It was only 500 bucks. I decided to pass, so they might still have it. I BOUGHT THAT FOR $25.00 ON CLOSEOUT.....GREAT FOR COOKING WEENIES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 First you need a power source that'll push 1.21 gigawatts.. 1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts? Great Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddms Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Ammonia smells awful, but it's super cheap, available at any supermarket and it won't hurt lacquer-type paint or styrene plastic. If your Windex contains ammonia, it should do the job just fine. And it also dissolves tape residue and similar goo. (Check the label. Because everyone hates the smell, some of the new window cleaners don't contain ammonia.) IMPORTANT: Anything that contains ammonia can ruin water-based paints like Tamiya acrylics. Everybody knows this, but it can't be said too often: Always test a new chemical on an identical surface before putting it on your model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddms Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I actually saw a time machine for sale online awhile back. The ad said it really worked. You dialed in whatever year you wanted to go back to, then put this metal band that was connected to 110 volts around your head and tuned it on. It was only 500 bucks. I decided to pass, so they might still have it. Nah. The guy and his machine are probably back in 2001, buying up muscle cars and short-selling Enron stock like crazy. Sounds like you missed out on a good deal. Or, more likely, a fatal dose of high voltage electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 I actually saw a time machine for sale online awhile back. The ad said it really worked. You dialed in whatever year you wanted to go back to, then put this metal band that was connected to 110 volts around your head and tuned it on. It was only 500 bucks. I decided to pass, so they might still have it. you didnt buy it ? im shocked ! but then again, if you would have you'd be shocked it seems amonia is the awnser here, maybe i ought to burry it in the cats litterbox ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) So when you gonna try it, Eelco? You have plenty of advise, now it's up to you to do it. Hope your efforts are successful. We'll be waiting. Edited June 6, 2011 by crazyjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 So hen you gonna try it, Eelco? You have plenty of advise, now it's up to you to do it. Hope your efforts are successful. We'll be waiting. i thought this was like finishing a model...we all talk about doing but we never actually do ill try the windex tonight (wont be able to take pictures since the wifey took her phone but ill keep you guys posted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 well, so far the windex has severly brittled the glas it did cut through some of the paint/future, it is signifcantly smoother though slightly clouded i polished it with toothpaste but wasnt too confident in the structural integrity of the peice maybe ill polish it some more tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Uh oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 i have a question as well, where can i get future online? im from PR and the only place they have it its in a hobby store far from my home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) No Wal-Marts down there? Edited June 7, 2011 by crazyjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanz Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 hey guys several months ago i painted a windshield with some future tinted with testors acrylic blue when i was done i put a cap on the bottle of tinted future and put it away for several months well, the other day i had another windshield i wanted to tint with the future so i looked at the bottle and thought it still looked good (paint was still very nicely mixed) so i stirred it and shot it through the airbrush on second though the future/paint mixture might have gone bad so, long story short, the windshield looks dull and wavy and i want to start over how do i remove the future/paint mixture ? Not sure about the paint but-Denatured alcohol will remove the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 No Wal-Marts down there? i work at walmart, they dont have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spad007 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 i work at walmart, they dont have it they are converting my Walmart to a super Walmart..(Englewood Co) Despite the mess. I found my bottle of "Pledge Floor Care tile & Vinyl Floor Finish (with Future shine ) Clean Scent. premium finish for beautiful shine and durable acrylic protection Johnson a family company. 27 oz bottle. It, has worked as the old Future did and 91% Isopropyl alcohol will clean it off if not too dry easy. but i think it might take a while to get hard future off stuff thats dried for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Wal-Marts here have an online shopping option. Order & pay online and they ship to the store for free. Maybe you could get it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 ill check thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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