Vallejo Gloss Acrylic Varnish, 26.517

Never tried that stuff,I do use their 70.510

Ratio of 10-2-2 paint-thinner-Flo-improver

15-20 psi

Easy peasy

Thanks! According to the only reply I've gotten from Vallejo (three different requests, only one answered) they are the same product.

Do you follow their instructions to apply two light coats, 4 hours appart?

Can't say that I did,light misted coats building up slowly but not 4hrs between

Tried your mix and method. It's shiny, but the surface is not smooth, although it is glossy. I finally tried 10-3-3, and that almost worked.

This is only the second Vallejo product that I've found disappointing. I guess it's back to Future while I keep looking for a good clear gloss. Any other suggestions?

Lightning Pilot

This is only the second Vallejo product that I've found disappointing. I guess it's back to Future while I keep looking for a good clear gloss. Any other suggestions?

Eaglecash867

Have you tried AKs Gauzy Agent Shine Enhancer yet?  That stuff works really well for me.  I use it mostly for clearcoating NMF areas on my aircraft builds.  Lays down glass smooth and preserves the original look of the Alclad NMF finishes.  Its also ready to shoot, straight out of the bottle, so its really easy to use.  I use Windex to clean my airbrush afterward.

 

I'll look into that.

BTW: I wouldn't use Windex to clean an airbrush, as the ammonia will gradually attack the metal, as well as possibly the synthetic gaskets. I ruined my first T&C Omni cleaning it that way.

Lightning Pilot

BTW: I wouldn't use Windex to clean an airbrush, as the ammonia will gradually attack the metal, as well as possibly the synthetic gaskets. I ruined my first T&C Omni cleaning it that way.

I have a Paasche H, which is external mix, so I'm not too concerned about that.  Normal wear and tear on the color cup, needle, and cone doesn't get any worse and when I feel something is worn out, I just buy another set for 6 bucks.  The airbrush itself I've had for 37 years.  Never had to replace a seal.  

Eaglecash867

 

 

Lightning Pilot

This is only the second Vallejo product that I've found disappointing. I guess it's back to Future while I keep looking for a good clear gloss. Any other suggestions?

 

 

 

 

Have you tried AKs Gauzy Agent Shine Enhancer yet?  That stuff works really well for me.  I use it mostly for clearcoating NMF areas on my aircraft builds.  Lays down glass smooth and preserves the original look of the Alclad NMF finishes.  Its also ready to shoot, straight out of the bottle, so its really easy to use.  I use Windex to clean my airbrush afterward.

 

Finally ordered a bottle,is it lacquer,acrylic or enamel? Wondering what washes and weathering products are safe to use on it.

Tojo72

Finally ordered a bottle,is it lacquer,acrylic or enamel? Wondering what washes and weathering products are safe to use on it.

Its an acrylic.  I know that Flory is safe on it, but not sure about what else is.

If it's acrylic,I'm sure it will stand up to my enamel washes,of course will test it out

Thanks

Eaglecash867

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Have you tried AKs Gauzy Agent Shine Enhancer yet?  (snip)

 

I think I just ordered some, along with a few others that may be promising. Dagnabit, I want to build, not experiment with materials! Did enough of that before I retired!

Gotta say it,that Gauzy is top notch stuff,smoothest application I ever used.I may have a new favorite gloss.