Guild Materials Clear Shrinking Dope (500ml Tin)

The traditional and effective finish for model aircraft, our Clear Shrinking Dope is a specialised cellulose lacquer formulated to tauten and seal lightweight coverings. As it dries, this dope shrinks, pulling tissue and fabric tight across the airframe to create a smooth, stiff, and structurally sound surface.

Key Features & Benefits

• Powerful Tautening Action: Actively shrinks fabric and tissue coverings upon drying, eliminating wrinkles and sags for a drum-tight, aerodynamic finish.
• Sealing and Protection: Provides a durable, almost colourless, weatherproof seal that protects materials like tissue, silk, and paper from moisture and light abrasion.
• Enhances Rigidity: Increases the overall strength and stiffness of the finished structure, critical for the performance of model aircraft and gliders.
• Rapid Drying: Features a fast-drying formula that allows for efficient application of multiple coats.
• Versatile Format Options: Available in a range of sizes and application methods to suit every modeller's needs, from small repairs to large wing coverings.

Guild Materials Clear Shrinking Dope (500ml Tin) Key Features:

• Powerful Tautening Action: Specially formulated to actively shrink fabric and tissue coverings as it dries, eliminating wrinkles to create a drum-tight, aerodynamic surface.
• Structural Reinforcement: Significantly increases the overall rigidity and stiffness of lightweight airframes, which is critical for the flight performance of models and gliders.
• Weatherproof Sealing: Provides a durable, almost colourless protective barrier that shields delicate materials like silk and paper from moisture and light abrasion.
• Rapid-Drying Formula: Engineered for a fast evaporation rate, allowing modellers to efficiently apply multiple coats and progress quickly through the finishing stage.
• Versatile Covering Compatibility: An essential traditional finish that effectively seals and protects a wide variety of porous coverings, ensuring a professionally taut and sound structure.

Guild Materials Clear Shrinking Dope (500ml Tin) Tech Specs:

• Weight: 544g / 19.19oz
• Shipping Weight: 0.54kg / 1.20lbs
• Product Height: 100mm / 3.94in
• Product Width: 90mm / 3.54in
• Product Length: 90mm / 3.54in

• Dope Size: 500ml
• Age Recommendation: 14+
• Colour: Clear

• Brand: Guild Materials
• Part No: GLDCEX1000500
• Barcode: 5051121232110
• Adhesive Type: Covering Adhesives
• Material: Dope / Oil / Etc