Modge Podge

[Elkhart]

Has anyone tried Modge Podge for dope? I'm starting to warm up to EZ Dope, but the stuff is so expensive. Seems very similar to Modge Podge.

[PB_guy]

Did you know that you can get a quart of Nitrate Dope for $16 US? http://www.univair.com/paint-dope-fabric/view-all/randolph-non-tautening-nitrate-dope-clear/ and a quart of thinner for $11?
ian

[Bredehoft]

I've become a big fan of this:



https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pledge-Floor-Care-27-fl-oz/15136693

--george

Modge Podge

[PB_guy]

I have used Pledge in the past, but Armstrong Shinekeeper was recommended to me and turned out to be a superior product.
see: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.shinekeeper-19-l.1000112138.html
ian

[DerekMc]

Did you know that you can get a quart of Nitrate Dope for $16 US? http://www.univair.com/paint-dope-fabric/view-all/randolph-non-tautening-nitrate-dope-clear/ and a quart of thinner for $11?
ian

The reason I use EZ-dope is that is its water based. No significant smell in the house!d

[scrubs]

I have used Pledge in the past, but Armstrong Shinekeeper was recommended to me and turned out to be a superior product.
see: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.shinekeeper-19-l.1000112138.html
ian

Are you spraying or brushing? The old Pledge didn't work for we when brushed and it was a bear to clean the airbrush.

bill

[PB_guy]

I brush a 25% - 30% solution in isopropanol, but you have to be sure to shake the bottle well to mix the product up first. It seems to settle. The person who recommended it uses an airbrush with an even thinner solution.
ian

[Elkhart]

I'll have to try out the Modge Podge and report back. 

[Crabby]

After going all the way round and trying all the alternatives I am back on Nitrate Dope, thinner and window exhaust fans!

[Sharbonda]

Do you thin the Armstrong Shinekeeper with alcohol or something and spray it on? How is the moisture resistance outdoors? Does it work over decals? I'm guessing you can add acrylic paint to it too maybe? Just curious!

[PB_guy]

Sharbonda. I have not mixed the Shinekeeper with any acrylics, but there should not be any reason why not. It is not waterproof, only 'water-resistant'. I have never applied it over decals, but since it doesn't contain aromatic hydrocarbons, there should be no problem with it. I mix it with Isopropanol to speed the drying. 70:30 alcohol:product. I would only use it for sport models, because you might not like the finish on scale models.
ian