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I was wondering what people use to gloss their aircraft windows and canopies with. I am doing a couple of aircraft for the first time and want to put a clear gloss on my canopies and windows. In the past, I have used Micro Scale decals Micro Coat Gloss for my vehicle windows but am considering other solutions for aircraft. I would prefer an acrylic even though I use enamel paints for most of my work. I am open to suggestions and if you have pictures of your finished aircraft, those would be welcome as well. Thanks.

Pete - Binpicker, Out!

I use normal Vallejo Gloss Varnish, but you're talking about solutions like there is a real problem. Surely there are any number of acrylic gloss varnishes from any number of manufacturers that do the job? All it has to do is make the canopy shine and surely there aren't many different ways of doing that?

Anyway, here are some pics of mine:





Though the gloss effect is hard to see here.

Hi Rutgervanm

Thanks for the info. I am interested in a gloss varnish that will cover smoothly. I am considering s few possibilities including Testors Acrylic, Vallejo, Future, and maybe even Humbrol. I may also stick with the Micro Scale gloss if I can still get it. My old bottle is running low and I have had it for years. I don't mind putting on a couple of thin coats as long as the finish is smooth.
I don't know if anyone has used Future as a gloss medium and if there are any issues with cracking, yellowing etc. That's why I am asking.

Pete - Binpicker, Out!