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Finally Found BEST Acrylic Matte Varnish Formula

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    December 2011
Finally Found BEST Acrylic Matte Varnish Formula
Posted by Chrisk-k on Thursday, December 19, 2013 5:03 PM

After using a bunch of different acrylic and lacquer matte varnishes, I've finally found the best formula.

The Mix:
-1 part Liquitex Flow-Aid
-20 parts distilled water
-40 parts Vallejo *Polyurethane* Matte Varnish (Vallejo sells a few different matte varnishes. The PolyU is the newest one).

How to shoot:
-20-25 psi, 4-5 inches away from the model.

This mix dries "Dead Flat" on a surface treated with a gloss coat (e.g., Future, MM enamel) in 2-3 minutes and has yet to clog an AB nozzle or cause a dry tip.  Plus, it doesn't cause hazy spots on the model. Easily cleaned with water, Simple Green or Windex. 

 

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  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, December 19, 2013 8:06 PM

I am most satisfied with my Humbrol Satin and Matt coats thinned with Testors Universal Enamel Airbrush Thinner. No problem with either one, no fussy formulas, and beautiful Dead Flat or Satin finishes.

 

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  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:55 PM

Gunze Aqueous H-20 clear flat.. Wink

Perfection in a bottle..

 

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:06 PM

Thanks for the update Chrisk. Good to know the best way to thin vallejo. Phil- I use H-20 as well. Nice paint. What do you thin it with? I use Hobby color thinner with some 91% alcohol to help it dry faster. Doesn't quit dry dead flat for me, but close enough.

 

 

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