I've been building for about 45 years and I admit, when I started seeing this trick, I was extremely skeptical, but Im willing to at least try it. After scouring every store in three counties and coming up empty handed, I wound up ordering it off of Amazon. It arrived today while I was at work. I first did a test shot on a panel I use to test paint colors. After seeing no I'll effects after three coats, I set it up to cure, then I hit it with a used dryer sheet. After being satisfied it wouldn't hurt my paint, I proceeded to shoot it on a truck I'm building (AMT KENWORTH W925) The results are absolutely incredible!!! A nice, deep, uniform shine on all surfaces. Thank you for the great video and for sharing this. I'll be telling all my friends who build.
Mr. Rex another informative video. Three things, one it goes on thin and is ok in durability you have to be very careful if you want to use a rubbing compound for a better shine you'll will rub through it. Two, future pledge or any other floor polish is kind of like an acrylic polyurethane and can use it like you would use the Createx 4030 or any other model gloss varnish. Three you can use it to thin thick craft paint. It give it more adhesion and it makes the paint flow better. And on the Airfix starter kits where you the paint it with brush with the supplied paint I've brushed on Future clear as a basecoat it works like a primer but clear.............I've gone through bottles of this stuff through the years............Thanks Mr. Rex
Quick Shine multi surface floor finish is a great substitute for the Pledge stuff . Available at Wal Mart for a lot less than people are charging for the discontinued Pledge .
Wow. Just yesterday I walked to the hardware store and bought my first bottle of Pledge/Future to try as a gloss coat. Then this morning this video is in my notifications. Thank you so much!
For anyone watching this in 2023...just like so many other great products used in a lot of Barbatos's videos, this Pledge floor gloss is discontinued as of January of last year, and now scalpers are selling bottles for over $60 when it normally cost about $6-7. This method definitely isn't going to save you any money at this point
I love The fact you're so passionate about your hobby, you know a lot about airbrushing and from what I can see you are great at it as well, thank you for the Wealth of knowledge that you have share it with us. Have a great day!
I have recently have started diving back into the model hobby after too many years away. I can't believe how the hobby has evolved (which is a good thing). Thank you for all the work you do for your episodes it shows through I'm really enjoying all of your content. Thank you for the inspiration to better my skills.
Boy I wish I had your painting skills! I've used Pledge for awhile ...dipping windshields and headlights..it sprays so nice out of the airbrush....most importantly you spill it on the floor...who cares! Thank you again my brother....spray-on!
If you mix the Pledge revive it with Tamiya X-21 Flat Base, you can adjust it from being a gloss to a satin, or even a flat. For example a ratio of 5:1 will produce a flat coat, where 10:1 will be somewhere between a flat and a satin, and 15:1 will give a satin finish.
I've been using this as a clear coat for a few years. Found it on Ebay for about 10.00. You don't need much, I apply with a brush and have had very good results.
Great Video!! Like you said "It's the poor mans 2K". You should have tried it over a darker color, it shows up better. A lot of purists insist that this should never ever be used on a model kit. Not everyone can afford the 2K nor is everyone going for a competition quality build. This does work well and I have never had any issues with any kit that I've applied it to. For clean up, I use straight ammonia to clean the Pledge Floor Gloss out of my airbrush when I'm done. After the ammonia bath I rinse with hot tap water. I've never had an issue with this method of cleaning. I also have a video concerning the use of Pledge on my channel.
I actually still have a bottle of this from when it was "Future" brand. Got it out while watching this, and one thing that I notice is that it has turned from crystal clear, to slightly yellow. Hopefully that doesn't affect the finish over the years...
Just a heads up, this floor wax has all but disappeared off the shelves now. I'm looking for anything that isn't $88 by scalpers. EDIT: J&J have discontinued the floor wax. It is no longer going to be sold.
@@azraelian3098 it seems it’s different in each market. It’s case of trial and error I got it on attempt. It’s a great polish even if it’s not the one!
Both Future and Pledge have been rarities in Canada for several years. This is how I used to create my own acrylic colours back in late 90's/early 00's.
So I picked up a bottle of 'Revive It' from a local Ace Hardware Store (3rd one that I pass on the way home from work). No other stores like Walmart, Target or Meijers even carries them at all. The only one that carries it besides Ace is Amazon at twice the price, and some other vendors their are even way higher than that! Come to find out that it has now been discontinued by the manufacturer. My area Ace stores informed me that their warehouse still has about 300 in stock, so I ordered myself an extra bottle so I'm set for awhile... 😉
@@13Dixiefried I asked my buddy who uses this often and he said he has no problems as he keeps his kits out of direct sunlight. Sunlight long term is the killer of it but without it he noticed no bad effects
Yea just found out the Pledge Floor Gloss has been discontinued it is available on Ebay and Amazon, for like $70 bucks, I guess I'll go with just a Acrylic gloss, out of a rattle can. this was a post from 2 years ago, no wonder.
Pledge used to be Future. Johnson & Johnson acquired it and eventually rebranded it as Pledge. For a time, only the cloudy, lemon-scented was available. Fortunately, they re-released the old Future formula, but under the Pledge brand name. With regard to acrylic metallics: Vallejo Metal Colors are superb, followed by their Model Colour metallics; after Vallejo, Army Painter are excellent as are ProAcryl from Monument Hobbies. Though, only the Vallejo Metallic Colours are have a reasonable shine, the rest are rather dull and brushed-looking. Green Stuff out of Spain has some excellent metallic pigments/powders made from metal instead of mica and can be mixed with any medium you choose. So, if you prefer acrylics, you can mix them with acrylic, gloss, semi-gloss or matte medium and/or simply mix them with Vallejo's acrylic polyurethane varnishes. Personally, I have not tried mixing them with Pledge/Future floor polish, but I gave mixed acrylic paints with it for decades to make what is generally referred to as "magic wash", which is great for shadowing and weathering. Pledge also makes a good base for water-slide transfers. A note on Army Painter: pop the dropper off and stir thoroughly before shaking for 2 minutes prior to initial use. If they do not come with an agitator, a marine-grade 8mm metal bearing works, though I personally prefer hematite so, over the years there is no chance of rust.
Have you experienced any yellowing over time? I want to use this on my clear parts as I hear it makes them clearer but haven’t yet for fear of yellowing.
@@tonyrx93 I personally haven't had any issues apart from using way too much on my HAL 9000. I should have airbrushed it on but I soaked it and let it air dry. Got cloudy when it dried but that was my fault and I was able to clean it off. I've airbrushed it in the past with no issues.
great video showing the pledge for clear, one other tip to share, if you take a used dryer sheet and after a day or so, rub the futures on the item you sprayed, and it gets super shinny, like buffing a real car, its pretty cool
The cloudy polish is decent for making wargaming and military washes and is useful for terrain and dioramas. I don't know if it has any acceptable applications for car kits or gunplas as people want a factory finish. But this Pledge Future Shine stuff is awesome. When you find it, stock up. Lots of people use it on cockpits and windshields.
It's good stuff. Very versatile. I actually use it to make thinner too. Just 50/50 pledge and distilled water. It seems to work great as a thinner and I could swear it helps the paint to level nicely too. Only caveat is that it turns matte paint into more of a semi gloss or satin finish. People use it to dip cockpits and windscreens etc into as well. Some even use it as an adhesive to fix those parts in place.
Thanks for doing this video. I've been using it for well over 20 years with great results. I recently started using a 50/50 mix with Mr. Leveling thinner. Works great. But using warm water to clean it out never really dawned on me. I'll have to try it next time.
Wow i wouldn't mix this stuff with mr level thinner , some people seem to just throw every chemical together , unless your a chemist i would advise not to
There's a paint I found at my local store called Unicorn Spit. I dunno much about it other that it's a Gel based paint and it's used on wood to stain it... Dunno if it's suitable for modeling but definitely am tempted to buy one and trying it out on a throw away project. Figure I'd tell you about it since you are really into exploring paints and tools.
So oddly enough I don't do any modeling, but your content carries over to a lot of things I do. I've picked up a lot of great tips that have been very useful. Though you did get me inspired and I picked up an older Bandai 1/1000 Space Pirate Ship Arcadia. As much as I'm amazed with all the paint, you have a ton a models too!
I started using it here in the UK about a year ago and it works really well. I believe it USED to be called Future but my particular bottle is exactly the same as yours - name, colour, everything. As you say, so much very much cheaper than the branded stuff and just as good
Pledge floor gloss ( long ago Future) is an absolute necessity in any airbrushing/modeling setup. We even used it years ago on full size show cars over the laquers of the 1960s and 1970s. It was almost like applying the modern clear coats of today, but half a century ago. I use this stuff in local area over matt or satins where wet slide decals will go. After decals are cured dry, a quick dull coat can re-satin the overall finish. Decals look best if applied over a gloss surface, WITH a decal setting solution. I use Solvaset but there are others.. Search this channel for Rex's really excellent and extensive look at many decal setting solutions.
your videos are very informative and saves us time and money in seeing what works and what we can use as alternatives.. its also comforting to see a fellow backlog enthusiast.. cheers!
I've seen it used as a medium for making washes, like GWs medium, for years. It used to be called Future Floor finish or Floor wax. Then they changed the name.
Thank you for making these videos, I have recently gotten several chrome paints and not been sure how to airbrush them on or how to protect them, been binging your videos the past couple of days
anybody ever try clear shellac or miniwax gloss polycrylic for finish coat? I am excited to see how the iridescent inks do because i have a bunch of those from an art project i did a few years ago. i like watching you do it Barb because you wont ruin your airbrush like i would due to lack of experience with them. Thanks for showing this Barbatos!
@@barbatosrex9473 Yeah, I saw it a couple of days. Silly me, I looked for the Pledge but not for the Quick Shine. probably because I know Pledge Sinse I was young and probably neglegted the other one because I thought it was only selling in the US. You know what? Canadian Tire is selling it. and it's only $14.00 CND compare the other ones that I don't know at $22.00 and $28.00 CND 👍
Very useful video…but now I’m dying for the ink video! I’ve recently been delving into inks and I’m very interested in the Dr. PH inks. Waiting for that vid!
@@grigoriosbakirtzis9158 I've seen, and heard from many modelers that this works great to seal decals as well as a coat before applying decals and washes. Why not use this as a much cheaper alternative? Scale modeling isn't a cheap hobby and work arounds like this are perfect for modelers on a budget.
I've been using future for years on models, and it works great. Doesn't yellow or degrade at all over time, and it's a lot simpler cleanup and self levels much better than some other more expensive clears I've tried.
@@grigoriosbakirtzis9158 I’ve heard this before. What’s your argument for it? Lots of Modelling specific products are derived from other generic products that are marked up and sold as hobby products.
I have a question about the best chrome look but…for car interior details! I want to paint some details like air vent frames etc. What kind of paint and clear coat you recommend for that kind of job? Green Stuff Chrome + Pledge Floor Gloss + 2K Clear coat should work? Thanks and greetings from Poland!! 🙌
I'm about to start placing bets as to what Rex is going to run through his brushes next lol. But awesome reviews, awesome tips. Wish more people would explain things as well as you man.
Your videos are enjoyable and I find them entertaining. I have bought several products recommended by your reviews. Keep bringing it on. Vinnie digiandomenico
Ive used pledge for dipping my glass for a crystal clear finish. I also use it as a thinner for my acrylics and a topcoat prior to applying decals. Ive only used it twice as a clearcoat with mixed results. The first time I used it as a clear coat, it looked fantastic till it cured and dried to an uneven finish with micro bubbles. The second time I used it as a clearcoat, it was ok, but it didnt take tape and pulled off my decals. It has its purpose bit for ultra clear coats, I stick with laquer top coats I can polish
Controversial! I've seen quite a few arguments on modelling pages about the use of floor polishes to clear coat models. The way I see it, whatever works for the modeller, is the best to use :-) It's Pledge "Multi Surface Wax" i use, with the tagline at the top of the label saying "The improved formula Klear is now.. Pledge Multi Surface Wax". Normally I apply using a soft wide brush :-)
Another great video! Man I’ve learned so much from you I actually upped my airbrush and paint game to the next level. Very grateful for all the info you’ve shared. Showing your mountainous backlog is always a bonus. It’s like visiting a local brick and mortar hobby shop! 😆 Sadly those are hard to come by these days. Everything is mostly online now.
I am just about ready for this step and I wanted to follow up with your "toned" insight.. I have currently just finished a full Mr Hobby Aqueous paint job on an AnchoreT/YJL suped up MG Sazabi and I am at the clear step.. My plan was to use a coat of this (Pledge-Future) then decals; another light coat then panel liner; and then finally a Flat Premium Top from Mr Hobby. Are you saying that although this acts as a gloss for decals and panel liner to protect the acrylic paint you can finish off with a Flat/Matte final top coat and still get the subdued final finish we all want??? My fear has always been that using this for the initial top coats would wind up with a glossy look to the final coat but, it seems you (and others) are saying that is not the case and the actual final coat of Tamiya/Mr Hobby Top Coat will bring the model back to the matte finish?
Can you test some alternatives now that Pledge has been discontinued? The stuff I have available is the Weiman hardwood stuff. same kind of bottle but not transparent.
*_Video idea:_* Choosing your 2nd Airbrush. Heaps and heaps of 1st airbrush videos, but for ppl like me who want to get bit more into it but not mega into it. Be nice to have a review of a few choice airbrushes in the $100-$150 area.
I’ve recently starting using this and a lot of people in my local model chapter warn me it will crack and shrink over time. Have you have any issues with this the time you have used it?
I bought literally the last bottles ever... I saw 2 at my local ace a week ago and snatched them up immediately. I asked someone there if they had more, and they were surprised the SKU came back blank. I am set forever on gloss utility coat I suppose?
Can you paint over pledge and is this good for sealing acrylic painted models and lastly is this good for making blacks glossy for chroming paint? Thank you for your time, love the videos :)
I looked around for this stuff here in Sweden a few weeks ago. The version I found has the same name and "tag lines" on it, "Pledge", "Revive It", "floor gloss" and "Original". But the bottle is white and the content had the same kind of look as Alclad Aqua Gloss (slightly milky). Seems it's not only the names that differ between different places it's being sold. I gave it a quick test but I wasn't a fan of how easily it starts running if you go even barely too thick with it, it's very very touchy. At least in my limited experience.
Yes it is available in EU as the stuff you discribe , slightly Milky Pledge original floor wax gloss , it works though and levels out nice , dries quick but needs several coats to build shine
wow nice review interested in the ink after all molotow has been said to be a like/type of ink 🤔thanks scooter d😎ps never built a Gundam kit but those look cool🤩
I’ve had issues with panel liner cracking plastic (even though I’m going light and on the runner). So I’ve been looking for cheap gloss coats specifically to panel line on top of, then finish off with a matte coat or whatever I need for that project. Would you suggest this for that? I would continue with mr hobby cans but that gets so expensive quick
This is no longer available. I recently posted a video on Quick Shine here, a replacement for this. I haven't tested that with panel liners yet however
I have tested Molotow Chrome ink here. I emptied one of their chrome markers in an airbrush and sprayed it. Ca.e out great. A bit thicker than the other chrome paints
Hi, can you tell me if you can sand/wetsand pledge once it cures? If not can you tell me why mine goes on a little lumpy, like orange peel. I'm using #3 needle at about 28-30 psi
does this stuff come off the part if you rub it with alcohol? I'm trying to do reverse washes on some parts and using rattlecan clear coat stinks up the entire area with the propellant smell.
I use a brush to put it on, I need to try the airbrush! Maybe you can help, I built a Gundam for my son years ago that changed into a Motorcycle. I've been looking for another but don't remember what brand it was or it's name. Ever heard of it before? Thhanks for the great videos!
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I've been building for about 45 years and I admit, when I started seeing this trick, I was extremely skeptical, but Im willing to at least try it. After scouring every store in three counties and coming up empty handed, I wound up ordering it off of Amazon. It arrived today while I was at work. I first did a test shot on a panel I use to test paint colors. After seeing no I'll effects after three coats, I set it up to cure, then I hit it with a used dryer sheet. After being satisfied it wouldn't hurt my paint, I proceeded to shoot it on a truck I'm building (AMT KENWORTH W925) The results are absolutely incredible!!! A nice, deep, uniform shine on all surfaces.
Thank you for the great video and for sharing this. I'll be telling all my friends who build.
It what I use during the winter months when I can't go outside to use spray paint
Mr. Rex another informative video. Three things, one it goes on thin and is ok in durability you have to be very careful if you want to use a rubbing compound for a better shine you'll will rub through it. Two, future pledge or any other floor polish is kind of like an acrylic polyurethane and can use it like you would use the Createx 4030 or any other model gloss varnish.
Three you can use it to thin thick craft paint. It give it more adhesion and it makes the paint flow better. And on the Airfix starter kits where you the paint it with brush with the supplied paint I've brushed on Future clear as a basecoat it works like a primer but clear.............I've gone through bottles of this stuff through the years............Thanks Mr. Rex
Quick Shine multi surface floor finish is a great substitute for the Pledge stuff . Available at Wal Mart for a lot less than people are charging for the discontinued Pledge .
Yes, I did a follow video on Quick Shine this summer.
@@barbatosrex9473 I'll have to check that out .I've had good results so far with it .
Wow. Just yesterday I walked to the hardware store and bought my first bottle of Pledge/Future to try as a gloss coat. Then this morning this video is in my notifications. Thank you so much!
For anyone watching this in 2023...just like so many other great products used in a lot of Barbatos's videos, this Pledge floor gloss is discontinued as of January of last year, and now scalpers are selling bottles for over $60 when it normally cost about $6-7. This method definitely isn't going to save you any money at this point
Thanks. Dammit
11 months later, thank you for this comment. I’ve been so confused trying to figure out why bottles of this stuff are going for $90+
@@jamiesale9460other similar products work as well. I still have a bottle of Revive bought it right before it was discontinued and had no idea.
I love The fact you're so passionate about your hobby, you know a lot about airbrushing and from what I can see you are great at it as well, thank you for the Wealth of knowledge that you have share it with us. Have a great day!
I have recently have started diving back into the model hobby after too many years away. I can't believe how the hobby has evolved (which is a good thing). Thank you for all the work you do for your episodes it shows through I'm really enjoying all of your content. Thank you for the inspiration to better my skills.
You're welcome buddy. Also welcome back to the hobby. It is definitely more enjoyable now to build kits. 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 is there a matte floor polish you recommend, if not can you spray a mr super clear over it once it’s cured?
Same here. Remember assembling the Daytona Spider that you have there. Thanks
Boy I wish I had your painting skills! I've used Pledge for awhile ...dipping windshields and headlights..it sprays so nice out of the airbrush....most importantly you spill it on the floor...who cares! Thank you again my brother....spray-on!
Spray On buddy!! 😎
Depends on what you have on your floor. ;-)
I just wanted to point out how much I appreciate being welcomed back to the bench in all the videos.
If you mix the Pledge revive it with Tamiya X-21 Flat Base, you can adjust it from being a gloss to a satin, or even a flat. For example a ratio of 5:1 will produce a flat coat, where 10:1 will be somewhere between a flat and a satin, and 15:1 will give a satin finish.
I've been using this as a clear coat for a few years. Found it on Ebay for about 10.00. You don't need much, I apply with a brush and have had very good results.
Look on ebay now. It's discontinued and prices skyrocketed.
@@frantic_mind it's is available in EU , price 5 dollar , it's slightly milky so maybe a bit different from the old formula but works
Great Video!! Like you said "It's the poor mans 2K". You should have tried it over a darker color, it shows up better. A lot of purists insist that this should never ever be used on a model kit. Not everyone can afford the 2K nor is everyone going for a competition quality build. This does work well and I have never had any issues with any kit that I've applied it to. For clean up, I use straight ammonia to clean the Pledge Floor Gloss out of my airbrush when I'm done. After the ammonia bath I rinse with hot tap water. I've never had an issue with this method of cleaning. I also have a video concerning the use of Pledge on my channel.
I actually still have a bottle of this from when it was "Future" brand.
Got it out while watching this, and one thing that I notice is that it has turned from crystal clear, to slightly yellow.
Hopefully that doesn't affect the finish over the years...
Just a heads up, this floor wax has all but disappeared off the shelves now. I'm looking for anything that isn't $88 by scalpers. EDIT: J&J have discontinued the floor wax. It is no longer going to be sold.
It can be found, it’s been rebranded. Just need to try until you find it…………bummer but what else can we do?
Bob
England
@@BobMuir100 do you know its been rebranded into what?
@@azraelian3098 it seems it’s different in each market. It’s case of trial and error I got it on attempt. It’s a great polish even if it’s not the one!
hpi guy has a vid on new floor acrylic.
Both Future and Pledge have been rarities in Canada for several years. This is how I used to create my own acrylic colours back in late 90's/early 00's.
So I picked up a bottle of 'Revive It' from a local Ace Hardware Store (3rd one that I pass on the way home from work). No other stores like Walmart, Target or Meijers even carries them at all. The only one that carries it besides Ace is Amazon at twice the price, and some other vendors their are even way higher than that! Come to find out that it has now been discontinued by the manufacturer. My area Ace stores informed me that their warehouse still has about 300 in stock, so I ordered myself an extra bottle so I'm set for awhile... 😉
Same exact story here. I grabbed like. 3 bottles when I was there 😂
I do everything with my airbrushes except applying Pledge. I use a very soft wide brush for applying Pledge and it is perfect. No puddles no drips.
I've heard from a few people, that over time it cracks and yellows. I'm curious if this is true or not lol.
@@13Dixiefried I asked my buddy who uses this often and he said he has no problems as he keeps his kits out of direct sunlight. Sunlight long term is the killer of it but without it he noticed no bad effects
@@barbatosrex9473 ok thanks.
Yea just found out the Pledge Floor Gloss has been discontinued it is available on Ebay and Amazon, for like $70 bucks, I guess I'll go with just a Acrylic gloss, out of a rattle can. this was a post from 2 years ago, no wonder.
Pledge used to be Future. Johnson & Johnson acquired it and eventually rebranded it as Pledge. For a time, only the cloudy, lemon-scented was available. Fortunately, they re-released the old Future formula, but under the Pledge brand name.
With regard to acrylic metallics: Vallejo Metal Colors are superb, followed by their Model Colour metallics; after Vallejo, Army Painter are excellent as are ProAcryl from Monument Hobbies. Though, only the Vallejo Metallic Colours are have a reasonable shine, the rest are rather dull and brushed-looking. Green Stuff out of Spain has some excellent metallic pigments/powders made from metal instead of mica and can be mixed with any medium you choose. So, if you prefer acrylics, you can mix them with acrylic, gloss, semi-gloss or matte medium and/or simply mix them with Vallejo's acrylic polyurethane varnishes. Personally, I have not tried mixing them with Pledge/Future floor polish, but I gave mixed acrylic paints with it for decades to make what is generally referred to as "magic wash", which is great for shadowing and weathering. Pledge also makes a good base for water-slide transfers.
A note on Army Painter:
pop the dropper off and stir thoroughly before shaking for 2 minutes prior to initial use. If they do not come with an agitator, a marine-grade 8mm metal bearing works, though I personally prefer hematite so, over the years there is no chance of rust.
I've used this for my clear parts for a while now. Great results!
Have you experienced any yellowing over time? I want to use this on my clear parts as I hear it makes them clearer but haven’t yet for fear of yellowing.
@@tonyrx93 I personally haven't had any issues apart from using way too much on my HAL 9000. I should have airbrushed it on but I soaked it and let it air dry. Got cloudy when it dried but that was my fault and I was able to clean it off. I've airbrushed it in the past with no issues.
I am looking forward to your ink test reviews
Sure, check out my video on this topic here
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great video showing the pledge for clear, one other tip to share, if you take a used dryer sheet and after a day or so, rub the futures on the item you sprayed, and it gets super shinny, like buffing a real car, its pretty cool
The cloudy polish is decent for making wargaming and military washes and is useful for terrain and dioramas. I don't know if it has any acceptable applications for car kits or gunplas as people want a factory finish.
But this Pledge Future Shine stuff is awesome. When you find it, stock up. Lots of people use it on cockpits and windshields.
Just tested this on a warhammer mini, if it works well after it's dried I'll definitely clear my whole army with this. Thanks man!
It's good stuff. Very versatile.
I actually use it to make thinner too. Just 50/50 pledge and distilled water. It seems to work great as a thinner and I could swear it helps the paint to level nicely too. Only caveat is that it turns matte paint into more of a semi gloss or satin finish.
People use it to dip cockpits and windscreens etc into as well. Some even use it as an adhesive to fix those parts in place.
Great video! I use pledge all the time and your airbrush cleaner mixture works great for cleaning pledge out of the airbrush.
I have a copy of his recipes for thinning and cleaning hanging over my paint bench lol
Thanks for doing this video. I've been using it for well over 20 years with great results. I recently started using a 50/50 mix with Mr. Leveling thinner. Works great. But using warm water to clean it out never really dawned on me. I'll have to try it next time.
This brings me to one of my main doubts about it. How does it stand time? Does it yellow? Does it cracks? You use it over decals as well?
@@marioskulledmotors I've used it for over 20 years now with no yellowing at all. Or crack. And it does great with decals. hat is why its so good.
had no problem using it with Mr. Leveling thinner?
Wow i wouldn't mix this stuff with mr level thinner , some people seem to just throw every chemical together , unless your a chemist i would advise not to
There's a paint I found at my local store called Unicorn Spit. I dunno much about it other that it's a Gel based paint and it's used on wood to stain it... Dunno if it's suitable for modeling but definitely am tempted to buy one and trying it out on a throw away project. Figure I'd tell you about it since you are really into exploring paints and tools.
So oddly enough I don't do any modeling, but your content carries over to a lot of things I do. I've picked up a lot of great tips that have been very useful. Though you did get me inspired and I picked up an older Bandai 1/1000 Space Pirate Ship Arcadia. As much as I'm amazed with all the paint, you have a ton a models too!
im a graphic artist by trade and i used to build a lot of models. I found theres a lot of overlap in skills and techniques.
I started using it here in the UK about a year ago and it works really well. I believe it USED to be called Future but my particular bottle is exactly the same as yours - name, colour, everything. As you say, so much very much cheaper than the branded stuff and just as good
i'm from the uk to . where did you buy it from.
@@stuclark8886 I think I got mine from Amazon.
@@adt70hk33 thanks. I just bought some of amazon for £13 pounds.
@@stuclark8886 Great. It goes on a treat and needs no thinning. If you've done a lot of spraying though it can take quite a bit of cleaning though....
What pressure do you use?? I have a Iwata neo with a .35 needle
Pledge floor gloss ( long ago Future) is an absolute necessity in any airbrushing/modeling setup. We even used it years ago on full size show cars over the laquers of the 1960s and 1970s. It was almost like applying the modern clear coats of today, but half a century ago. I use this stuff in local area over matt or satins where wet slide decals will go. After decals are cured dry, a quick dull coat can re-satin the overall finish. Decals look best if applied over a gloss surface, WITH a decal setting solution. I use Solvaset but there are others.. Search this channel for Rex's really excellent and extensive look at many decal setting solutions.
This is the go to channel for airbrush painting!
your videos are very informative and saves us time and money in seeing what works and what we can use as alternatives.. its also comforting to see a fellow backlog enthusiast.. cheers!
Outstanding video ! Thank you for your time and hard work
You're welcome buddy 👍
I’ve been using this future floor wax with acrylics to break the surface tension for a long time. It’s a great and cheap product.
Old 00 1/100 scale and a 4th gen prelude. Me jealous nice collection
I've seen it used as a medium for making washes, like GWs medium, for years.
It used to be called Future Floor finish or Floor wax. Then they changed the name.
Amazing. Heard about this for years. TY.
Great video broham. My go to top coat! Cheaper per ounce to coat before decals. I do buy a brand name matt varnish, it's a must.
thanks used it on my window of an OLD kit 60 ford loved it thanks
Thank you for making these videos, I have recently gotten several chrome paints and not been sure how to airbrush them on or how to protect them, been binging your videos the past couple of days
It is July 2023, I live in Texas, that bottle of Pledge is $95 at my local Walmart. It is $64 on Amazon. No joke.
Check out my recent video on its replacement that cost $4
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Excellent video…I use this and it works great. And if you need to you can wash it off.
anybody ever try clear shellac or miniwax gloss polycrylic for finish coat? I am excited to see how the iridescent inks do because i have a bunch of those from an art project i did a few years ago. i like watching you do it Barb because you wont ruin your airbrush like i would due to lack of experience with them. Thanks for showing this Barbatos!
i've been using that product with a paint brush after a mat varnish to bring some gloss back on "wet stuff" (works great on organs and gore)
Wow!!! This is amazing! I can't wait to try it out on soooo much stuff
When u polish and wax after it turns out awesome.
Here in Montreal, we don't have those liquide Pledge ani more. I remember them when I was a kid. Found other brands. Should work the same.
I just tested a new alternative to this, here's the video
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@@barbatosrex9473 Yeah, I saw it a couple of days. Silly me, I looked for the Pledge but not for the Quick Shine. probably because I know Pledge Sinse I was young and probably neglegted the other one because I thought it was only selling in the US. You know what? Canadian Tire is selling it. and it's only $14.00 CND compare the other ones that I don't know at $22.00 and $28.00 CND 👍
Looks like this got discontinued from production 😩
Any other product like this from pledge or anybody that you know about?
Good informations. Never saw such clean spray booth. 🤔
I bought the last one on Amazon today.
That bottle should last your model building life time 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 Yup! The wife just found out too, $123 for that last one on Amazon.
That pledge wax is the truth, used it with alclad and spaz stix chromes.
Great stuff for sure
Nice. Been doing this for years. Lol now we gotta stock up on extra bottles so the rest of the riff-raff doesn’t buy up our supply! 😃😃😃
Master class sealant hack, man, you have the absolute best tips for airbrushing, thanks for all the instructionals and tips for this beginner.
Thanks buddy 👍
Very useful video…but now I’m dying for the ink video! I’ve recently been delving into inks and I’m very interested in the Dr. PH inks. Waiting for that vid!
Great video, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome tutorial video sensei
Thanks, I’ve just tried it and it’s fantastic 👍
👌That's great, it's an awesome product for the hobby.
It seems like everything you paint looks great. Do you have any "Don't use this!" videos? ;-)
If one thing modelers shouldn’t use is floor polish to “gloss” their modes 🤣🤣🤣
@@grigoriosbakirtzis9158 may I hear your reasoning behind this?
@@grigoriosbakirtzis9158 I've seen, and heard from many modelers that this works great to seal decals as well as a coat before applying decals and washes. Why not use this as a much cheaper alternative? Scale modeling isn't a cheap hobby and work arounds like this are perfect for modelers on a budget.
I've been using future for years on models, and it works great. Doesn't yellow or degrade at all over time, and it's a lot simpler cleanup and self levels much better than some other more expensive clears I've tried.
@@grigoriosbakirtzis9158 I’ve heard this before. What’s your argument for it? Lots of Modelling specific products are derived from other generic products that are marked up and sold as hobby products.
Ty for the tip.I am going try it
I have a question about the best chrome look but…for car interior details! I want to paint some details like air vent frames etc. What kind of paint and clear coat you recommend for that kind of job? Green Stuff Chrome + Pledge Floor Gloss + 2K Clear coat should work? Thanks and greetings from Poland!! 🙌
I'm about to start placing bets as to what Rex is going to run through his brushes next lol.
But awesome reviews, awesome tips. Wish more people would explain things as well as you man.
Your videos are enjoyable and I find them entertaining. I have bought several products recommended by your reviews. Keep bringing it on. Vinnie digiandomenico
Thanks Vinny 👍
Ive used pledge for dipping my glass for a crystal clear finish. I also use it as a thinner for my acrylics and a topcoat prior to applying decals. Ive only used it twice as a clearcoat with mixed results. The first time I used it as a clear coat, it looked fantastic till it cured and dried to an uneven finish with micro bubbles. The second time I used it as a clearcoat, it was ok, but it didnt take tape and pulled off my decals. It has its purpose bit for ultra clear coats, I stick with laquer top coats I can polish
Controversial! I've seen quite a few arguments on modelling pages about the use of floor polishes to clear coat models. The way I see it, whatever works for the modeller, is the best to use :-) It's Pledge "Multi Surface Wax" i use, with the tagline at the top of the label saying "The improved formula Klear is now.. Pledge Multi Surface Wax". Normally I apply using a soft wide brush :-)
It brushes on great too, you are correct 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 Apparently the manufacturer (Johnson and Johnson) has now discontinued this product! I'm now mainly using Alclad Aqua Gloss now.
Excellent work, as always.
Another great video! Man I’ve learned so much from you I actually upped my airbrush and paint game to the next level. Very grateful for all the info you’ve shared.
Showing your mountainous backlog is always a bonus. It’s like visiting a local brick and mortar hobby shop! 😆 Sadly those are hard to come by these days. Everything is mostly online now.
It’s great product for clear plastic, and using for gloss to apply decals to, and seal. Once dry, it can be toned w/ Tamiya flat or semi-gloss.
I am just about ready for this step and I wanted to follow up with your "toned" insight..
I have currently just finished a full Mr Hobby Aqueous paint job on an AnchoreT/YJL suped up MG Sazabi and I am at the clear step.. My plan was to use a coat of this (Pledge-Future) then decals; another light coat then panel liner; and then finally a Flat Premium Top from Mr Hobby. Are you saying that although this acts as a gloss for decals and panel liner to protect the acrylic paint you can finish off with a Flat/Matte final top coat and still get the subdued final finish we all want???
My fear has always been that using this for the initial top coats would wind up with a glossy look to the final coat but, it seems you (and others) are saying that is not the case and the actual final coat of Tamiya/Mr Hobby Top Coat will bring the model back to the matte finish?
Can this be used over/under any kind of paint? Ok for decals, before-after?
Over any type of paint. Under I would stick with an Acrylic on top. Yes it's safe to go over decals
Its called Kleer in the UK IIRC
In Germany the brand is called "Pronto".
Is there a substitute for this since it is now out of production?
Hope it works on Reflective Mirror Chrome as a clear coat
Can't wait to see what exactly the ink is for
Nice thanks for the demo!
Can you test some alternatives now that Pledge has been discontinued? The stuff I have available is the Weiman hardwood stuff. same kind of bottle but not transparent.
The great thing with Pledge is that you could do enamel washes over it and even put lacquer flat clears on it.
*_Video idea:_* Choosing your 2nd Airbrush. Heaps and heaps of 1st airbrush videos, but for ppl like me who want to get bit more into it but not mega into it. Be nice to have a review of a few choice airbrushes in the $100-$150 area.
I will do that and sooner rather than later 👍
Any alternatives to Pledge Revive It Floor Gloss? Pledge discontinued the product in Jan 2023. :(
Sure there is, here's the link
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I’ve recently starting using this and a lot of people in my local model chapter warn me it will crack and shrink over time. Have you have any issues with this the time you have used it?
I haven't seen that yet but maybe after a very long time like 10 years maybe?
I bought literally the last bottles ever...
I saw 2 at my local ace a week ago and snatched them up immediately. I asked someone there if they had more, and they were surprised the SKU came back blank.
I am set forever on gloss utility coat I suppose?
Love the booth
Great vid thanks for the info!
im new to all this stuff thanks for the info
Can you paint over pledge and is this good for sealing acrylic painted models and lastly is this good for making blacks glossy for chroming paint? Thank you for your time, love the videos :)
thank you!!!
You're welcome 👍
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How would it hold up to tamiya panel liner and lighter fluid? (I use lighter fluid to clean up residual panel liner)
Have you tried this as a clear coat before panel lining? If so, How did it hold up?
I looked around for this stuff here in Sweden a few weeks ago. The version I found has the same name and "tag lines" on it, "Pledge", "Revive It", "floor gloss" and "Original". But the bottle is white and the content had the same kind of look as Alclad Aqua Gloss (slightly milky). Seems it's not only the names that differ between different places it's being sold.
I gave it a quick test but I wasn't a fan of how easily it starts running if you go even barely too thick with it, it's very very touchy. At least in my limited experience.
Yes it is available in EU as the stuff you discribe , slightly Milky Pledge original floor wax gloss , it works though and levels out nice , dries quick but needs several coats to build shine
wow nice review interested in the ink after all molotow has been said to be a like/type of ink 🤔thanks scooter d😎ps never built a Gundam kit but those look cool🤩
Is it possible to do a wipe on. Application?
Can you use this for headlight restoration by chance?
On. Polycarbonate headlights.
Thanks
I have never tried wiping them. But my friend dips his glass windows for his car models in it and that works great
I’ve had issues with panel liner cracking plastic (even though I’m going light and on the runner). So I’ve been looking for cheap gloss coats specifically to panel line on top of, then finish off with a matte coat or whatever I need for that project. Would you suggest this for that? I would continue with mr hobby cans but that gets so expensive quick
This is no longer available. I recently posted a video on Quick Shine here, a replacement for this. I haven't tested that with panel liners yet however
@@barbatosrex9473 Good to know! I’ll give it a shot and let you know in that in case. Thanks! :)
hi your the bast . did try this kinds (us art supply . water based acrylic gloss clear top coat ) how to use
😢any idea the substitute for it here in Australia. I try Bunnings coles wooli mjust cant find clear floor polish or floor gloss. Thank you
If you can, try to get a Molotow chrome ink refill 30ml used for airbrushing and test it with the rest of your inks.
I have tested Molotow Chrome ink here. I emptied one of their chrome markers in an airbrush and sprayed it. Ca.e out great. A bit thicker than the other chrome paints
I can confirm it can be brushed on and works well that way too.
You are correct, it brushes great too. I should have done that in the vid
Future is great stuff. I just brush paint it on instead of getting out the airbrush. Two coats and my paint is really glossy.
Hi, can you tell me if you can sand/wetsand pledge once it cures? If not can you tell me why mine goes on a little lumpy, like orange peel. I'm using #3 needle at about 28-30 psi
does this stuff come off the part if you rub it with alcohol? I'm trying to do reverse washes on some parts and using rattlecan clear coat stinks up the entire area with the propellant smell.
Can you use pledge as a mixing medium for the mica powder???
I use a brush to put it on, I need to try the airbrush! Maybe you can help, I built a Gundam for my son years ago that changed into a Motorcycle. I've been looking for another but don't remember what brand it was or it's name. Ever heard of it before? Thhanks for the great videos!