I can't recall ever using gold dope of any brand...but it seems to me that maybe the binder (i.e., clear dope) was left out. I'd try adding some clear, anyway. Good luck with it.  Steve

The good part about being retired is that you have all the time in the world. Order a fresh jar from Brodak. That one is old. I had the same problem with an old jar of silver.

Then I would call Brodak again and ask for a replacement jar and also that they open and check it BEFORE sending it out. They might just have a ton of the stuff that isn't any good.

Thanks for that Doc and Clint. Unfortunately this jar (now in two jars) has been stirred, shaken decanted, left right side up, upside down, sidewise, warmed, brushed, sprayed, thinned, and thickened to death. All with the same result - looks gold, paints clear.    The metallic color is just not bonding with the carrier medium. I think it is just a bad batch and there is no doubt in my military mind that John will make it right. I just advise others to check their jars of gold dope before commiting them to a project - I might not be the only one with this issue. 

Let me know how the new jar turns out. I have some gold left from the Playboy paintjob I could send if needed.

Final word on this issue: I notified Brodak of the problem on Saturday, received an E-mail reply from John on Sunday, new container went in the mail Monday, received on Wednesday, can't say enough about the great service and support. Now for the rest of the story: Apparently there have been isolated instances of this happening with the gold dope in JARS. For whatever reason, the gold dope in cans has not been affected. Brodak sent me a pint can even though I had originally only purchased a 4 ounce jar. New can A-OK and since I only use gold for trim, it's going to last a looooooooong time.