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Langsford

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Johnsons Clear
« on: March 17, 2008, 10:51:42 pm »

I have recently been advised by a model shop to use "Johnsons Clear" as a finish on my boat hull. Has anyone had experience of this product which is used on kitchen floors?
Thanks,
John
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Colin Bishop

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Re: Johnsons Clear
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2008, 11:02:24 pm »

I think this has been mentioned before although I can't find it.  You would be best advised to use Ronseal Polyurethane Mattcoat or Satincoat. Don't use the water based quick drying stuff on the hull. A lot of people have had trouble with it.
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Stavros

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Re: Johnsons Clear
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2008, 11:07:20 pm »

i would be very wary of using something "new" I would experiment first before painting it on a hull.
I would defiantly try a scarp piece first and leave it soaking in some water for a week and see what it's done o to speak.

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Re: Johnsons Clear
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2008, 05:23:28 am »

I can see how this might be used on a plain ABS or GRP hull.

For racing boats. It will quickly and easily clean and put a shine on a hull.

However, as has been hinted at above, I would not put it on paint work.

I would also consider if there was any effect on aquatic life in the pond.

One last thing. This stuff needs re-applying and you will get a buildup over time, in the areas that get less wear (above the water line and in corners). this goes dull and dark and can be a pig to remove. This is why products like this are not used on commercial floors. They used a much lighter emulsion polish for industrial cleaning of floors.
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Re: Johnsons Clear
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2008, 07:50:07 am »

I think that the plastic modelers use this, but of course they don't get their models wet {-)

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Re: Johnsons Clear
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2008, 11:07:05 am »

Been using it for years.  Its a very tough floor sealant, but it can legitimately be called acrylic varnish.  It needs replacement on floors because people walk on it.  This is not usually a problem with a model.  When dry, it is waterproof.
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