Ganders Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Can I ask what other people use for varnishing their models? I'm back in the scene after a couple years out and I've been using varnish from a jar, or lahian medium or 'ardcoat depending on what effect i want but recently purchased Purity Seal just for the convience of a good spray covering. I spend a couple of weeks on an Abbadon conversion i'm quite proud of but i feel that the Purity Seal spray covering has almost lessened the paint job if that makes sense. Its dulled it down and theres almost a fine white film over the model. Did i not shake the can enough or too close or too much or is this the general effect? What good alternatives are there for matt or gloss finishes? Thanks. (What a stunningly dull topic for my very first post) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262691-purity-seal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Sounds like it's frosted. This can be caused by spraying in humid conditions, and purity seal is very very prone to it. I use an airbrush for varnishing (though a simple spraygun - badger or even the GW one would do). Windsor & Newton Galleria Satin, thinned with about 40% water and a dash of flow improver. Very nice finish, not too flat to ruin metallics, and not too glossy. The corresponding Matt version is dead flat, and knocks metals back a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262691-purity-seal/#findComment-3200247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There are many reasons why purity seal will frost. - you need to shake it up at least twice as much as any other spray paint - it was too hot - it was too cold - the coat was too heavy - it was too humid - it was too dry But the number one reason Purity Seal will frost: you are using Purity Seal. I have used Purity Seal a lot and it will give a fantastic effect when it comes out right. I also use it as a top coat over brush on varnish. But I think I have finally ruined my last model with the stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262691-purity-seal/#findComment-3200750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganders Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks for that. I think it was a combination of cold (my painting setup is in my garage since the arrival of my second kid stole my study) and not shaking it enough. I think ill test it out on a test model next time to see if im happy with the results. This is a pic of the model in question; The purity seal has dulled down a lot of the paintwork. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/gordonayr/small.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262691-purity-seal/#findComment-3201337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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