discussion Acrylic matt varnish?

[Dave Ward]

What is the most 'matt' matt acrylic varnish? I've been using Vallejo so far, but occasionally it seems to have a sheen to it. I'd be both brush & airbrush applying.
I know new products come on the market all the time, and I wondered if anyone had found a particularly matt product?
Dave

 

[Guest]

I’m quite happy with the Army Painter matt varnish I bought last year. It comes in dropper bottles like Vallejo’s, and is very matt. No idea how it sprays, though, as I’ve not tried that.

 

[AlanG]

I use Hannants Matt. Dilute it with 15% tap water if you need to. Its able to be brush or sprayed on. I find it a very good matt. Way better than Vallejo

 

[Guest]

I've been pretty happy with Winsor & Newton Galeria . I saw it recommended by a few on here so gave it a go and wasn't disappointed.

Personally I build it up in light coats when spraying and it goes more matt the more you add. I normally do 2 or 3.

 

[Guest]

Daler Rowney Soluble Matt Acrylic Varnish. Good for brushing.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Personally I find a Tamiya Matt varnish good when sprayed. I haven’t found any particularly good when brushed, so might give the Daler Rowney a try....apparently AK make an ultra Matt varnish, so might be worth trying that one.....

 

[scottie3158]

Like Andy I use the Winsor & Newton Galleria it sprays and brushes very well.

 

[stillp]

Another vote for Galeria. It looks too thick to spray, but goes on very well. I use a 0,2mm nozzle at about 18 psi.
Pete

 

[Guest]

It looks too thick to spray, but goes on very well.

Exactly this!

The first time I tried it I said to myself "that'll never go through the airbrush!" so I thinned it down with water. It didn't go well.

I then tried it neat and have used it thus since. Through 0.2, 0.4 & 0.5 it just does the job as it is.

 

[Steven000]

I'm using "Mig Lucky varnish - ultra matt 60ml", needs to be aplied in multiple thin layers. I find it very good but it needs to harden 1 or 2 days otherwise the surface feels like velour...
Steven

 

[Guest]

Dave,
AK interactive AK 183 Ultra Matte Varnish. It will spray or brush on.
Dries totally matt, no or very little odour, check out my Comet in the armoured vehicles completed section, I used it on it.
Mike.

 

[Dave Ward]

Thanks for all your inputs, I've ordered some AK Ultra Matt ( & some other AK bits ) from John....................
Dave

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all your inputs, I've ordered some AK Ultra Matt ( & some other AK bits ) from John....................
Dave

The best I have found Dave is Vallejo matt. They do an acrylic, polurethene & an acrylic/polyurethene.

The best is the acrylic/polyurethene. Takes a fraction more time to cure. It gives a superb finish
plus it is very hard & durable.



Laurie

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Another W&S Galeria user here.

I also usually use it neat but recently read it can be thinned 50/50 with IPA. Going to give that a go and see if it makes any difference.

 

[Road of Bones]

I'm with Mr Day on this - the Daler Rowney artists' Matt varnish is the mattest matt I've found, and is brilliant for getting the look of fabric at scale. I've only ever used it with a brush though.

 

[Guest]

Dave you won't go wrong with the Ultra, would advise a really good stir and shake. I've tried just about every one, Galeria is good as well .
I strain mine now through a old pop sock stolen from Mrs R:smiling3:

 

[Tim Marlow]

I’d like to try the Daler Rowney, but it appears there are several types...can someone post a picture of the bottle so I buy the right one.....
cheers
tim

 

[Guest]

Here you go Tim:

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[AlanG]

Just ordering some AK Ultra too on the back of this thread to see what it's like. I do like my Hannants Matt so it'll be interesting to do a side by side test.

 

[Guest]

Daler Rowney Soluble Matt Acrylic Varnish.
Tried a fair few but this is the best for me.I only use it through an airbrush.