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I've always just brushed it on, over decals, under them, whatever.
Apply it a bit heavier than you would with paint.
Don't worry about brush marks - they will flatten out in seconds anyway.
Touch dry in 5, fully dry in 15 - 20.
Great stuff, but not 'mirror' gloss . More somewhere between satin and mirror, but a very realistic look.
If you ever have slightly foggy kit glazing - windscreens etc, just paint Klear on - the windows will become 'klear'!
Roy.
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 Hi All just a quick question about airbrushes whats better piston or diapham compressors as iv seen a piston compresor and 2 airbrush [gravity and bottom feed] kit online at a good price regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Diaphram compressor is better for an airbrush as the airflow is constant.
A piston compressor will give air in short 'pulses' as the piston pumps it through. Piston comps also tend to be FAR more noisy. They are still perfectly ok for airbrushes though.
I have a piston comp (about 35 years old) and I've used it for illustrating books, painting, and model cars but I stand it underneath a heavily insulated box to cut down the noise!
Modern ones are far quieter though.
I've got 2 airbrushes - an ancient 'EFBE' (a bit of a 'Rolls Royce nowadays) and a DeVilbiss Aerograph - another ancient but superb machine.
Get the best you can afford - it will be worth it in the long run.
Roy.
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Hi Roy thanks for the heads up but forgot to add  the 1 im looking at has an automatic air on demand switch a water trap and preasure guage, 60psi max,1.8 hp and 25litres of air per minute regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The water trap is great - it's a MUST!
Compressors create a lot of condensation which 'spits' out every so ofter. The water trap stops it reaching the airbrush.
Without it, just as you get toward the end of that 'perfect' paint job, a great blob of water splodges out onto your bodywork, wrecking the wet paint.
The air on demand bit is normal. It's often used in 'dual action' airbrush terminology.
It means that when you press the trigger DOWN, the air starts to flow. but NO paint.
The more you press, the more air.
THEN, at the same time, pull the trigger BACK, and you get paint. (hence dual action)
This gives you the greatest control over air/paint mixture.
The better airbrushes are dual action.
Sounds like a nice bit of kit.
Have fun!
Roy.
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Again thanks for the info Roy il post a pic in the tools section when it arrives regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Just been checking this stuff out, has any body got some before and after pics? Is there a real visible difference?  The Brawn BuildWentworth Court Dolls HouseThe MP4/4 Build[ulr=http://forum.deagostini.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=36693]The 97T Build[/url]
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Swear words! looked in two Asda's now but no luck boo hoo MeffMan
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I just got some of this from Asda in Merry Hill Dudley! £3.16!
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Don't get sucked in by high-price modelling websites that sell this stuff in small bottles as big prices.
It's available as Asda, Tesco's, Sainsbury, Morrisons, even in most 'pound' shops.
Keep your peepers open - you'll find it easily enough.
It's NOT rare, or hard to get.
Roy.
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Ah cheers Roy getting it a pound shop would be a real bonus  MeffMan
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I thought I'd bump this thread as I am getting to the point where I am going to need some Klear and I asked the wife to get some while shopping and she phoned me with a choice of three.
Took me a while to find this thread with the pic of what I need.
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Really getting peed off now canny find this anywhere! some on e-bay p&p is erm silly....any help thank you very muchlyo MeffMan
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meffman wrote:Really getting peed off now canny find this anywhere! some on e-bay p&p is erm silly....any help thank you very muchlyo MeffMan I found it in Asda although not going to klear coat it as i've now bought Mr Hobby clear coat!
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Found it in our local asda, £3.16. Took a bit of finding though. Will be interested in how this works out...
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My wonderful wife found some for me in our local Asda.
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