Sohail187 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Ok alot of my troops are coming to its final stages or paint, and obviously i want to protect them so they can be handled. The first item i have come across well the only is the GW purity seal. I would like some feed back on this item before i purchase a few cans and mess up my models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 From what I've heard/read, the Purity Seal from GW is quite good, but make sure you read the instructions on the side of the can. They're not there for nothing for they tell you how to use the can/spray and shouldn't be ignored (or else I can 100% guarantee that you will mess up your models). Oh, and this is more a topic for the PC&A sub-forum than the Space Wolves sub-forum. Move requested. EDIT: Childish comment removed. Apologies to the OP. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 sorry for the caps, but thank you for the swift response and based on this i shall go for the GW stuff much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 sorry for the caps, but thank you for the swift response and based on this i shall go for the GW stuff much appreciated. Glad that I could be of help. The only downside that I can think of concerning GW products is that they're usually more expensive than their non-GW counterparts. But if you're OK with that/don't have access to any other varnish, go for it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I use testors matte finish, no complaints. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I use army painter matte varnish. No problems apart from when I varnished one model shortly after it rained, the humidity in the air caused the varnish to frost but it was sorted by varnishing again by hand. A perfect example of why you shouldn't ignore the instructions lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creamywynch Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have had awful results with gw purity seal. Do not use it if you can get other stuff. It is prone to white misting or milkyness and an ruin your paintjob. I use testors dullcoat over a gloss varnish or paint/airbrush vallejo matt varnish Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 In higher humidity conditions, you can pre-warm the surface with a hair dryer before spraying.....it helps. Use a low speed though and as long as you ar cognisant about applying heat.....you really do NOT need to be very close to the model(s). Setting up a cardboard box with an incandecent lamp over top can also assist in drying afterwards as well.....just don't park the bulb too close. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The best way to protect models is to first put a coat of gloss varnish on, and then semi-gloss or matt (flat), at your own preference. You should be able to get a suitable gloss varnish anywhere spraying cans of car paint are sold, and possibly semi-gloss as well; matt varnish is more difficult, but the GW one is quite good. As for messing up your models: never go straight to spraying a model with varnish — always test it on some scrap material first, so see if the varnish goes white or does other unexpected things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Testors is pretty positive as an alternative to GW's. You'll need to test with any you decide to use as stated to avoid potential clouding. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278370-gw-purity-seal-spray/#findComment-3420990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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