Hah! I lahff aht you gerlie men!
So, all you manly men are so scared for your carefully cultured machismo that you can't be seen buying nail varnish?? Well, me too. So just borrow some from a female relative or wife or girlfriend. Finally, a use for sisters.
I asked 'cuz I'm trying it out now not on winshields but on a putty mold for a splash piece for the Captain America kit. Was hoping someone would tell me how much vaseline is needed to keep the varnish piece from sticking to the original when it comes time to peel it.
It's taking forever, that stuff dries thin! it also has picked up a few specks, now imbedded. Maybe it'll look okay, it's for a mud puddle after all. I'll try the trick on a windshield soon. So far, so good. It's finally starting to build up, is crystal clear, seems nice and hard. Very glossy! Perfect for creating water splashes, if this works out. Should have bought some latex mold, though, to peel away from it. I've read there are different kinds, and a specific one should be used for casting parts. Any info in that? Like, a specific brand and whether it's at craft stores or only hobby shops?