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  • Del640
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2020
    • 1151

    #1

    Quick question re: varnish.

    Hi gang,

    I'm currently using vallejo gloss varnish via airbrush, however I'd like to try something that really does spray straight from the bottle as I have to thin the gloss (satin and matt fine)
    I've used future in the past and a friend recommended adclad aqua gloss but I'd rather hear your opinions.

    Thanks on advance

    Del
  • Tim Marlow
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 18901
    • Tim
    • Somerset UK

    #2
    Zero paints clearcoat works well, but it’s lacquer based so not directly comparable to acrylic gloss.

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    • David Lovell
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 2186

      #3
      Grab some VMS varnish weapon of your choice ie matt semi or gloss straight out the bottle lash it on no really lash it on its brilliant check out their vid on YouTube scary or what but just do as they do fool proof great stuff. Dave

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      • Del640
        SMF Supporters
        • May 2020
        • 1151

        #4
        Originally posted by David Lovell
        Grab some VMS varnish weapon of your choice ie matt semi or gloss straight out the bottle lash it on no really lash it on its brilliant check out their vid on YouTube scary or what but just do as they do fool proof great stuff. Dave
        I tried that some time ago after seeing the video and it's not as free flowing as well from either of my brushes.

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        • David Lovell
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          • Apr 2018
          • 2186

          #5
          Originally posted by Del640
          I tried that some time ago after seeing the video and it's not as free flowing as well from either of my brushes.
          Did you shake it well? What size needle are you using biggest ive got is a 3 flows through at about 17psi never a problem in
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          • Del640
            SMF Supporters
            • May 2020
            • 1151

            #6
            Originally posted by David Lovell
            Did you shake it well? What size needle are you using biggest ive got is a 3 flows through at about 17psi never a problem in
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            Dave
            The matt and satin, fine but the gloss through my iwata isn't free flowing with a 3 and 15 through to 20 psi.

            I'll try it again!!!

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