Gunfreak | 21 Oct 2015 12:27 p.m. PST |
So years ago i bought a bunch of tiles from the now gone terra-firma. But my rivers are kinda dull (they where never that shinny) So besides washing them to remove the dust, what can i do makethem more shinny/watery? |
ColCampbell | 21 Oct 2015 12:43 p.m. PST |
Try a coat of acrylic floor polish, such as Future (USA product name). That should get them shiny. Jim |
Sgt Slag | 21 Oct 2015 12:50 p.m. PST |
Mod Podge is also available in a glossy version: essentially a clear PVA adhesive, seals as well as making it glossy. Cheers! |
Maddaz111 | 21 Oct 2015 1:14 p.m. PST |
SHINY.. not shinny.. shinny means to climb up, looking like a shin and probably lots of other things.. but not shiny. (so ends my pedants revolt for the day..) |
Maddaz111 | 21 Oct 2015 1:16 p.m. PST |
and yes.. varnish for wood sometimes works, since I used Hi gloss varnish for mine (cheap stores own brand, 1 litre tin (probably only half used.. )) |
Maddaz111 | 21 Oct 2015 1:17 p.m. PST |
and multiple coats work better than a single thick coat.. |
BTCTerrainman | 21 Oct 2015 1:43 p.m. PST |
Gunfreak: Delta Ceramcoat has a very good Gloss Exterior/Interior Varnish that works great for this. Just paint a thin layer on and let it dry. It should do the trick. I am not sure if this is available in your country, but it can be ordered. |
Who asked this joker | 21 Oct 2015 3:42 p.m. PST |
Get your favorite gloss coat for the water. That should shine them up just fine. |
D A THB | 21 Oct 2015 9:16 p.m. PST |
I had used Future floor polish on my rivers but they never looked very shiny even with two coats. Years later I put two coats of gloss paint over the top which has worked well. |
Early morning writer | 21 Oct 2015 10:21 p.m. PST |
Another vote for acrylic gloss medium. Bestest and cheapest way to achieve 'wet' water without messing about with resins. And if you use my secret ingredient then you can really get your water to sparkle. |
ColCampbell | 22 Oct 2015 6:54 a.m. PST |
And your secret ingredient is????? Jim |