Matte Varnish Recommendation

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Morphiuskosh, May 29, 2015.

  1. Morphiuskosh
    Jungle Swarm

    Morphiuskosh New Member

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    Hi guys. I'd like to get the communities thoughts on a new matte varnish spray to try for protecting my latest batch of lizards. I used to use the old purity seal spray from GW, but after getting hit by a bad frosting on my last batch I swore never again. I know this may have been discussed before but now that it's 2015 I'd like to hear what is working best for you.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Xlanax_lot
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    Xlanax_lot Well-Known Member

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    The best one in the market in my opinion is TESTORS DULL COAT i tried a lot before I discovered this one and for me it has worked wonderfully!!
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    I use the same and it is fantastic, no clouding or pooling.
     
  4. Caprasauridae
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    There was just a mini review of Liquitex Professional Matte Varnish on DakkaDakka:

    http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/650255.page

    I was going to give it a try as I can actually find that from a local store (Clas Ohlson for all you Nordic lizards out there), unlike the Testors everybody keeps recommending *grumble grumble*
     
  5. Crowsfoot
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    I use Liqutex retarder and it's good quality so I bet the varnish is as well.
     
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  6. n810
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    bah, he beat me to it.
    good stuff.

    I found that "krylon artist's matte finish spray" was pretty decent as well.
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  7. Morphiuskosh
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    Awesome. Thanks for the input guys. I don't think I could bear cleaning up the wreckage from another mass frosting event. Is there any place in particular to get a good price on the testors product or should I just hit up the usual places like amazon, ect..
     
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    testors is usual sold any place that has plastic models or train sets.
    I actually Found the Krylon in Wal-Mart, but it can also be found in hardware stores and art stores.
     

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