discussion Varnish Question....

[Guest]

Hi there!

I don't like to ask it...because I hate the varnish....

Anyway I'm discovering my oils and Tru Metal test coats are really vulnerable, so I will need to protect them with a varnish coat on my finished build.

I have some bottles of acrylic ones (Vallejo) but I don't like the result.

Are Humbrol a good option?

Humbrol isn't acrylic, not? Is a lacquer....

Or is better the Alclad one?

The reason to ask for a lacquer varnish is, my intention at the end of the build, polish all the set.... looking for a smooth final result.

Thanks for your help.

Polux

 

[AlanG]

I have the Humbrol varnish and you have to ensure it is stirred ALOT...... and then stir it some more just to make sure.

Personally I'd go for the alclad one

 

[Guest]

Thanks Allyne

So in your opinion is a "problematic" product....

I think you have convinced me and I will take a look at the Alclad range.

All works habitual...gloss, matt and semi-matt?

Thanks again!

 

[Guest]

This one is water based & I use it after Laurie & Barry W praised it

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It's pretty good, better than Johnson's Klear

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[Guest]

Thanks Patrick!

If is water based, is not a lacquer, not?

Anyone has prove the Mr Wax? Maybe is another interesting option!

 

[AlanG]

I still have a few bottles of Klear. I went onto that after trying the Humbrol years ago. Maybe it's changed to how I remember it

 

[Ian M]

Alclad do a water base clear coat. Think its called......drumroll...... Aqua.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

This one is water based & I use it after Laurie & Barry W praised itView attachment 97269

It's pretty good, better than Johnson's Klear

I would have a go of Humbrol Clear Polux. It is very robust compared to Klear. It is not like Vallejo Varnish which is thickish comparatively. It is applied thin I have found best with an airbrush. Dries very quickly.

Takes a lot of wear when weathering and rubbing washes down etc. The more coats added the glossier it gets,

Laurie