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flat finish experiment J.W. etc.'s Right-Step Clear Matte Varnish

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
flat finish experiment J.W. etc.'s Right-Step Clear Matte Varnish
Posted by weebles on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:07 PM

Greetings,

I got a lead on a new clear flat finish called Right-Step Clear Matte Varnish.  I tried it tonight using a brush and was amazed at how smooth this product dried.  It didn't effect the color or leave any hint of brush lines even though it's acrylic and I live in a dry climate.  Apparently this can be airbrushed as well.  This stuff seems too good to be true.

Have any of you had any experience with this product?

Thanks / Dave

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: Steilacoom, Washington
Posted by Killjoy on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:08 AM

I have mentioned this stuff before, and yes, it rocks!  I airbrush it mixed 50/50 with distilled water at about 11 psi through a Badger 155 anthem (siphon feed).  It dries dead flat, clear, and cleans up easily with Windex.

One word of caution, stir like crazy before airbrushing, if it settles, the matte medium is on the bottom of the bottle, and while it still sprays nicely, you get a lovely satin effect. 

I have not tried adding it to paint (or vice versa) as I prefer my sprays in stages, and can't imagine why I would need to apply paint and varnish in one coat.  I haven't tried the gloss version yet, future has always worked well enough for me, but I may give it a shot one of these days.

Chris

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