Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Hi Hubert. Do you mean this stuff. https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87151/index.htm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 No, I mean X22. Whether this product is the same, I have some doubts about it, but really don’t know, sorry. Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigsaw33333 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 In the instructions is states DO NOT paint over this varnish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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