S-boat 55 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hi all, Quick question, will Windsor and Newton's Galeria Matt varnish be okay over Humbrol enamels ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yes, I've used it over enamels many times. As a 'security blanket' I'd add the caveat - as long as the enamel has fully cured i.e at least 24 hours after painting. Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 7 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: Yes, I've used it over enamels many times. As a 'security blanket' I'd add the caveat - as long as the enamel has fully cured i.e at least 24 hours after painting. Cheers, Stew Okay thanks, given how long it takes me to build that shouldn't be a problem lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfv Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 As above, I have had no problem using W&N Galeria Matt & Satin varnish over a number of paint types including enamels, Humbrol amongst them, but I make sure that they are well cured before doing so. Also I ensure the W&N get at least 24 hours to cure before going near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 7 hours ago, murfv said: As above, I have had no problem using W&N Galeria Matt & Satin varnish over a number of paint types including enamels, Humbrol amongst them, but I make sure that they are well cured before doing so. Also I ensure the W&N get at least 24 hours to cure before going near it. Thanks for the replies both, last question I should have said I'd be using with a brush, any tips tricks with applying it or is it generally idiot proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfv Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 15 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Thanks for the replies both, last question I should have said I'd be using with a brush, any tips tricks with applying it or is it generally idiot proof? I have never had occasion to brush it on but it is pretty foolproof for airbrushing. I would suggest to try it out on a test subject before you commit it to your latest masterpiece and to go with light, thin coats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I've brushed it on over brushed on enamel no problem. My build speed is slow enough for the curing! Just make sure you keep the Galleria well stirred . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks both, I'll give it a go, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 57 minutes ago, murfv said: I have never had occasion to brush it on but it is pretty foolproof for airbrushing. I would suggest to try it out on a test subject before you commit it to your latest masterpiece and to go with light, thin coats. Do you thin it at all and if so what with? What do you clean the A/B out with afterwards? I have had some in my stash for ages but have never known what to do with it. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I have had it go sludgy with a brush, and leave white streaks. I would suggest thinning it. Personally I use the Games Workshop rattle cans. Less faff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Duncan B said: Do you thin it at all and if so what with? What do you clean the A/B out with afterwards? I have had some in my stash for ages but have never known what to do with it. Duncan B When I airbrush Galleria it's exactly the same way as with Tamiya: 50/50 with windscreen washer then run through with more of the same. Occasional full clean up of the A/B with Meths. This is two coats of Galleria - Matt as you like and those decals had had me worried after the gloss coat! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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