Smithy1961 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I have been struggling recently using Vallejo gloss varnish. Does this stuff go off ? I want a reliable product to seal the paint, apply/seal decals and then put on a wash. What are your recommendations? For a flat finish I use Winsor & Newton and it's fantastic. Never had a problem. Any advice is appreciated as I'm new to this airbrush scene after a 40+ year break in my hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 A pretty good one Alclad Aqua Gloss (make sure it's the Aqua Gloss, this is the only acrylic in their line) - no thinning needed and pretty hardy and self levelling. However, I've had Aqua Gloss crack/craze when I sprayed something hotter on top of it, but will easily hold up to enamel washes. My go to is Tamiya X-22 gloss thinned with Mr. Color Levelling Thinner (MLT), it it gives a pretty impervious coat. The downside is MLT is a lacquer, and smells. You could thin with X-20A, but it it's slightly less effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Another vote for Alclad Aqua Gloss. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunderklumpen Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 13/06/2021 at 00:40, Dr. Quack said: Another vote for Alclad Aqua Gloss. Q And yet another one from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnunu Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 11:37 PM, Smithy1961 said: I have been struggling recently using Vallejo gloss varnish. Does this stuff go off ? I want a reliable product to seal the paint, apply/seal decals and then put on a wash. What are your recommendations? For a flat finish I use Winsor & Newton and it's fantastic. Never had a problem. Any advice is appreciated as I'm new to this airbrush scene after a 40+ year break in my hobby. I use the Windsor & Newton Gloss. It’s v good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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