ScottsGT Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Got an old bottle from probably 15 years ago or longer. It’s a little cloudy looking now. I want to dip a resin canopy on a Fisher Cougar I’ve just started. Should I go search for a new bottle that I can take to the grave with me? Or will this one be fine? Also, should I paint the canopy framework before dipping or after? I’ve never dipped a canopy and since this one is irreplaceable, I’ve got to get it right the first time. Finish on the Cougar will be a gloss blue anyway. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Great thing about dipping in Future is that you can remove it with Ammonia based glass cleaner like Windex. I'd be willing to try the old bottle, knowing that you can strip it if needed. And I'd dip it prior to painting, that way if you mess up the paint, the entire assembly can be stripped and reattempted. -Peter CANicoll, daveculp and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Mine is definitely older than 15 years (and travelled about half of the world) but have no adverse effect on canopies. I haven't used resin ones though. Edited May 18, 2022 by Helmsman Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Iscold Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Only God knows about your "Future", ask him about it Edited July 1, 2022 by Daniel Iscold Troy Molitor, jbrennan and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 CANicoll, Alex, Troy Molitor and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I've had a number of instances where I've had to strip Future, then re-dip. I dunk it in household ammonia for a couple of seconds, then rinse well. I'd give the old bottle a go before I bought new stuff. BTW, what does a bottle of Future look like these days? Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Bill_S said: I've had a number of instances where I've had to strip Future, then re-dip. I dunk it in household ammonia for a couple of seconds, then rinse well. I'd give the old bottle a go before I bought new stuff. BTW, what does a bottle of Future look like these days? In the states, it looks like this now: Bill_S and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 My UK version (Klear) was getting a bit dodgy, my dipping efforts were not coming out very well, so I took a chance and thinned it with water and the magic effect was restored. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Just an update. The resin was cloudy/hazy looking pre dipping. Came out looking like crystal! CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Good to hear, Scott. I have two bottles, both have to be 20+ years old. One I've been pulling from, the other basically unopened. A little cloudy, but still works like a charm. Posting pics of your Cougar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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