AK Gauzy Agent vs. Humbrol ClearFix

[CY343491]

There are two products which i didn't ever use and planning to use on my modern armor machine gun lenses to give it 3D look. I won't use much, i only build modern armor kits, which one is worth buying you think?

 

[ohbejuan]

I have only use the Gauzy Agent. It is great! Dries really fast. Good for a gloss coat prior to decals.

 

[plastickjunkie]

I used Gauzy over Alclad and it doesn't affect the reflectivity effect which is great. It sprays out beautifully and levels out smooth as glass. Love using it and highly recommend it.

 

[CY343491]

What about humbrol product? Anyone tried it?

 

[ohbejuan]

sorry I have not.

 

[Pantherman]

What about humbrol product? Anyone tried it?

Tried it on my concorde build and worked a treat.
Pantherman

 

[CFster]

AquaGloss.

 

[CY343491]

AquaGloss.

You mean artistic gloss medium?

 

[CFster]

You mean artistic gloss medium?

No. Alclad Aqua Gloss, which is the best acrylic gloss on the market.

 

[CY343491]

No. Alclad Aqua Gloss, which is the best acrylic gloss on the market

I can't reach any alclad products where i live, do you think craft store gloss medium will work? Those are not transparent liquids but like milky color, how do you make them transparent by the way? Or do they turn out transparent once cured? I never used them, it'll be first time i ever use. And do you also use them as gloss coat under decals?

 

[ohbejuan]

The turn transparent as they dry. Just use a light coat

 

[CY343491]

The turn transparent as they dry. Just use a light coat

What if i put a big bubble of liquid on my machine gun camera lens?

 

[ohbejuan]

I have not tried that one! If you are trying to create glass like effects on things like sights and control panels, I think that is a different discussion. I know some people use canopy glued to do that. I only use Guazy for gloss coats.

 

[Pantherman]

What if i put a big bubble of liquid on my machine gun camera lens?

I would definitely use the Humbrol clear coat for doing that. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

What if i put a big bubble of liquid on my machine gun camera lens?

I will dig out some unused part's, clear coat them and post some photos so you can see.
Pantherman

 

[CY343491]

I will dig out some unused part's, clear coat them and post some photos so you can see.
Pantherman

I would definitely use the Humbrol clear coat for doing that. Pantherman

You mean humbrol clear coat gloss varnish or clearfix product?

 

[Pantherman]

You mean humbrol clear coat gloss varnish or clearfix product?

This one

 

[CY343491]

ok, understood, thanks.

 

[Pantherman]

ok, understood, thanks.

I will post the photos later when I'm back at the mancave bench.
Pantherman

 

[plastickjunkie]

You mean artistic gloss medium?

No. It's an acrylic clear similar to Future but better. I have used both Aqua Gloss and Gauzy , both great products but Aqua Gloss will dial down metallic reflectivity while Gauzy does not. I prefer Gauzy from experience.