Yosef Hausakluif Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I want to seal my models after I paint them, but heard a while back that purity seal sometimes makes a mess do them instead of doing it's job of being a flat sealant. Have you had any bad or positive experiences with purity seal? Do you recommend the spray can version? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/266176-purity-seal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I can not in any way recommend purity seal spray. It will ruin models. For me, the best way to seal a model is with a brush on matt varnish. I use Liqui-tex or Windsor & Newton for this. Purity seal can give you a dusty looking finish but it is temperamental and extremely unforgiving. You will get white frosted coatings over your best minis until you get familiar with it and even then you are rolling the dice every time you use it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/266176-purity-seal/#findComment-3242391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosef Hausakluif Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 That is what I have heard too,so I appreciate you honesty here and new I would get the straight dope. And thanks for the heads up on what product out there does work well! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/266176-purity-seal/#findComment-3242650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorbike Mike Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Yeah I tried some to seal the weathering powders on a commission job I'd spent 3 weeks painting. Totally :cussed it up, don't buy it. Use Windsor and Newtons gear, its much better. Stay away from hairspray as well, thats equally as bad. Mike. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/266176-purity-seal/#findComment-3242652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Yeah I tried some to seal the weathering powders on a commission job I'd spent 3 weeks painting.Totally :cussed it up, don't buy it. Use Windsor and Newtons gear, its much better. Stay away from hairspray as well, thats equally as bad. Mike. Most artist stores will carry both brush on and spray varnish that resists fading or yellowing. The hard ware clear coat spray paints are cheaper but tend to yellow in just a couple of years; sooner if you leave them out on display shelves for storage. Purity Seal is good for not fading and it can give you a nice effect. It is not that good as a protection because it must be applied in a very thin, quick coat. Shake the can at least 5 minutes and hold it close to the model when spraying. Give it a quick pass back and forth one time. If you ever see a wet spot on your model while spraying, you have used too much. That spot will turn into white frost when it dries. I have used it for a few years but eventually said "no more." There are some ways to try and recover from a frost job -- such as a gloss clear coat over all followed by another try with Purity Seal -- but it never completely goes away. I ruined my last model with the stuff and wont touch anything but W&N varnish again. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/266176-purity-seal/#findComment-3242850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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