Theoden1 | 20 Aug 2014 7:26 a.m. PST |
Hello, I've been having a recurring varnishing problem and thought I'd ask for advice. I paint metal 15 mm naps and 28 mm dark ages with foundry and GW paints to a very high level of detail . I always used testers dullcote but recently it started doing something strange to the metal painted areas of the figs, swords mail and the like. It made them almost look Tin. So I've tried Army painter Matt varnish and GW clear coat. Both seem to distort the colors a bit and leave a texture, also the seem to almost randomly make the metal parts look grayish /tin. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions? I live in Mississippi where it's very humid but only spray in the early morning before it gets hot. Also I've never had this problem in the past. Thanks for any thoughts or help. |
JimDuncanUK | 20 Aug 2014 7:37 a.m. PST |
Try using an artists matt acrylic varnish applied with a brush. |
idontbelieveit | 20 Aug 2014 8:28 a.m. PST |
There's a nice, and long, thread about various varnish issues on the Steve Dean forum. If it hasn't already been covered there, you might post and see if you get a response there: link |
ColCampbell | 20 Aug 2014 8:34 a.m. PST |
Elliott, It still may be the humidity level, even in the early morning. JimDuncan's suggestion about using a brush-on varnish may solve your problem. Jim Jackson, MS P.S. When will we see you at one of our games? |
Dervel | 20 Aug 2014 9:34 a.m. PST |
Temperature is not the issue… humidity is, moisture in the air will cause fogging. |
138SquadronRAF | 20 Aug 2014 10:18 a.m. PST |
You have to keep an eye on the humidity levels. Since you're in humid part of the US this present may problems. |
Thomas O | 20 Aug 2014 10:37 a.m. PST |
Elliott, I live in Northern Indiana, but we can have very high humidity during the summer as well. If I have to use clear coat during one of the humid spells I will spray it on out in the garage, and then take the figures into the house (I have a basement that is climate controlled) to let them dry. Never had any issues with them fogging. I also use the Krylon matt clear coat to spray then with, not quite as strong smelling as Dull coat. |
Fizzypickles | 20 Aug 2014 1:04 p.m. PST |
swords mail and the like. It made them almost look Tin. Some photo's would be helpful. As far as I am aware, it is impossible to cover a True Metallic finish with a flat finish and not change it's appearance. Have you tried coating them with a gloss coat? |
Doctor X | 20 Aug 2014 1:45 p.m. PST |
I have the same issue as THomas with humidity and do exactly the same thing. Sprayed a bunch of gladiators yesterday with Dullcote. No issues and no changing colors. Another suggestion I will add is shake the hell out of the can before spraying. I usually shake my varnish and Dullcote cans for 3+ minutes before using. |
Fredloan | 20 Aug 2014 4:01 p.m. PST |
I love using Testor's spray on Dullcote |
Doc Ord | 20 Aug 2014 6:49 p.m. PST |
You can't spray outside in Mississippi until late Sept. Whenthe air drys out somewhat. I use brush on Dullcote this time of year. |
Mserafin | 21 Aug 2014 8:23 a.m. PST |
I love using Testor's spray on Dullcote So do I, but is it still available? I'm pretty sure their spray white primer is no longer available, and I'm not sure about the black primer. I think they were all pulled due to California environmental laws. Is the Dullcoat still around? |
joe serge | 27 Aug 2014 10:08 a.m. PST |
Clear varnish spray from a car shop greetings joe serge |
stoneman1810 | 27 Aug 2014 6:56 p.m. PST |
I recently switched to Winsor & Newton brush on varnishes and have been very pleased with them. |