Has anyone tried Tamiya gloss coating varnish?

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

I picked up a bottle today but I can't read the Japanese instructions.

Is it lacquer? It sure looks ready to spray. 

Thanks guys.

 

[HubertB]

I think X22 is lacquer-type. Works great with Tamiya thinner or Mr Levelling Thinner.

And the end result is OUT-STAN-DING ...l beats Future and any other gloss varnish hands down.

Hubert

 

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

Hi Hubert. Do you mean this stuff.

https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87151/index.htm

[HubertB]

No, I mean X22. Whether this product is the same, I have some doubts about it, but really don’t know, sorry.

Hubert

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

Thanks Hubert. 

This varnish has the consistency of water. I will try it over the next few days as a gloss base on which to use the new GSI Super metals. Which look outstanding.  I grabbed 4 of them today. 

[1to1scale]

I have used X-22, but never seen that one before, it looks like Vallejo. Before you spray, test a few drops in a small cup with a drop of the thinner you plan to use. Try alcohol or lacquer, see what happens. 

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

6 hours ago, 1to1scale said:

I have used X-22, but never seen that one before, it looks like Vallejo. Before you spray, test a few drops in a small cup with a drop of the thinner you plan to use. Try alcohol or lacquer, see what happens. 

Will do. I will use it tomorrow and see how the new Super Metals look when sprayed onto it. 

The varnish was $16.99 AUD.

[BlrwestSiR]

Dale, if you mean this stuff, I don't think you can airbrush it. 

It's meant to be used like a car wax. You apply a couple drops and rub it in. It works nicely on canopies. 

Carl

[BlrwestSiR]

Dale, I missed the link you posted but it's the same stuff.

Here's a bit more I found on a retailer's site.

https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/gloss-coating-varnish-by-tamiya-87151/

It says it's water based and confirmed that applying with a cloth is the best approach. 

 

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Dale, I missed the link you posted but it's the same stuff.

Here's a bit more I found on a retailer's site.

https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/gloss-coating-varnish-by-tamiya-87151/

It says it's water based and confirmed that applying with a cloth is the best approach. 

 

Okay thanks very much. 

I do wish these Japanese companies could offer some information in English.

I might have to build a Ferrari. 

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

On 10/21/2019 at 10:10 AM, BlrwestSiR said:

 It works nicely on canopies. 

Carl

Hi Carl. On canopies do you apply it before masking?

[BlrwestSiR]

Hi Dale, yes I apply it before masking. I usually polish my canopies with some rubbung comoound and then put a drop of thr Gloss Coating on them before masking and painting.

Carl

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

23 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Hi Dale, yes I apply it before masking. I usually polish my canopies with some rubbung comoound and then put a drop of thr Gloss Coating on them before masking and painting.

Carl

Brilliant! Thanks so much! 

[jigsaw33333]

In the instructions is states DO NOT paint over this varnish