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Modelling => Tips, Tools & Techniques => Topic started by: Robomog on March 27, 2021, 12:43:08 AM

Title: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: Robomog on March 27, 2021, 12:43:08 AM
Hi all

Just noticed my bottle of Clearfix has gone a bit viscous, does anyone  know a way of thinning it down ?

I have tried white spirit, Tamiya thinners and water (not all of them at once!) But have had no success.

If anybody has a solution please let me know. There is nearly half a bottle left and I dont want to let it go to waste.

Mog
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Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: Frank3k on March 27, 2021, 04:47:24 AM
I don't know what Clearfix is, but if you've tried those solvents with no effect, try isopropyl or denatured alcohol (methylated spirits in the UK). I think the Tamiya thinner is alcohol based, so this suggestion may not work.
Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: apophenia on March 27, 2021, 07:22:59 AM
I don't know what Clearfix is...

Frank: Humbrol Clearfix is a Brit adhesive primarily intended for use on clear parts.

Mog : I've heard that acetone works for thinning Clearfix. Would Mrs. 'Mog have a stash of nail polish remover vulnerable to raiding?
Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: Robomog on March 27, 2021, 10:14:01 AM
Thanks guys, I have some meths somewhere in the garage. If that doesn't work I'll bribe Mrs Lady Mog.

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 28, 2021, 02:54:38 AM
Thanks guys, I have some meths somewhere in the garage. If that doesn't work I'll bribe Mrs Lady Mog.

Mog
>^-.-^<


Hmmm...That could have led somewhere altogether different... ;)
Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 28, 2021, 03:47:56 AM
Thanks guys, I have some meths somewhere in the garage. If that doesn't work I'll bribe Mrs Lady Mog.

Mog
>^-.-^<


Hmmm...That could have led somewhere altogether different... ;)

Walter White could not agree more on this.

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Title: Re: Help Clearfix has gone gloopy!
Post by: Robomog on March 28, 2021, 07:53:12 PM
Damn I've been rumbled  ::)

Mog
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