DerfOnarged
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Anyone here know if pledge/future is UV resistant? Or at least have experience on how it’s held up over the years without yellowing or anything?
Pledge/Future UV resistance
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Rogviler
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It definitely does yellow over time, although I don't know if it's specifically because of UV. I have half a 20-year-old bottle that's always stored somewhere dark and it's noticeably yellow at this point. It does also yellow once dry, although it takes a long time. Incidentally, awhile back I tested a couple of other floor finish brands, Weiman and Quick Shine. Neither are perfect replacements for Future (which is largely unavailable now), but the Quick Shine was decent.
DerfOnarged
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Thinking of decanting and giving the Krylon Archival Gallery Series UV resistant clear a shot. Reviews say it resists yellowing pretty well, but I’m curious how it finishes. Im gloss coating pure white paint so yellowing and UV resistance is important. Anyone have any experience with this?
INVAR
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Actually, Future has simply been renamed and rebranded (again), but is the same formula as Future - and is quite available. Pledge Floor Gloss, formerly known as PledgeFloorCare Multi-Surface Finish, formerly known as Future, has a new look. The ever-useful-for-modeling-purposes floor polish goes by a new moniker now: Pledge Floor Gloss.
Rogviler
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The Krylon clear is good stuff.
I do know about that, but have seen a few reports that it doesn't behave the same as the old Future. Sadly I have not been able to find it anywhere so I haven't been able to test it.
I do know about that, but have seen a few reports that it doesn't behave the same as the old Future. Sadly I have not been able to find it anywhere so I haven't been able to test it.
INVAR
Sr Member
Well, I have used the old Future and the subsequent repackaged "Pledge Floor Care" and they are identical and behave the same exact way. I have an A-10 canopy I dipped over two decades ago in the old Future that is still clear and not yellowed, and a BSG Viper Canopy dipped 9 years ago in Pledge Floor Care and still crystal clear.
I haven't used the newest repackaged 'floor gloss' - but all indications is that it is the same exact formula that has been used for decades.
RedheadKevin
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Some day, years from now, they'll rename "Future" to "Present."
INVAR
Sr Member
Well now you've done it. Now you gave them another excuse to change the name and label.
DerfOnarged
New Member
Alright, i tried out the Krylon UV-resistant clear gloss spray. Do yourself a favor, and never use it. It refuses to finish smooth.
DerfOnarged
New Member
I sprayed it over some Krylon base coat. No matter how many coats I put on, as it dries it finishes textured almost like luster photo paper. I’m looking more for a glassy look.
DerfOnarged
New Member
Silky smooth. I’ve also coated another test piece using future, and it finishes beautifully. Which I could use it, but need something that’s UV protected. Might go with automotive clear coats instead.
Analyzer
Master Member
Maybe try a clear coat tailored for gaming miniatures? Something like this
Amazon.com: Warpaints: Gloss Varnish 18ml: Toys & Games
or
Amazon.com: Mission Models Gloss Clear Coat 1oz: Toys & Games
Amazon.com: Warpaints: Gloss Varnish 18ml: Toys & Games
or
Amazon.com: Mission Models Gloss Clear Coat 1oz: Toys & Games
Jacobalcook
New Member
I've always used Vallejo Acrylic Varnishes for clear coats, and had good results, except for looking for that super smooth glassy high gloss you are talking about. I think Lacquer Glosses sometimes with Levelling thinner work best for that, like Alcad Aqua Gloss
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