GrandMagnus Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi brothers/sisters, What should I do to keep the paint from chipping off metal/resin miniatures? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 A varnish coat after they're painted. I would go with a matte varnish, although they can sometimes discolor your paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3878825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 2 coats of gloss varnish and 1 matte coat should do it well enough. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3878907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 2 coats of gloss varnish and 1 matte coat should do it well enough. In spray or with the brush, whats best? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3879096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Whatever you prefer. Spray is quicker and easier, though there’s probably also more risk of it turning white (though I’ve never experienced that myself). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3879125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Okay, thanks brothers! I think I will go for brush, seems more comfortable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3879662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The only way to ensure that your paint will not chip is to enshrine them in a magnificent glass case under armed guard. Barring that varnishing them is a must, but do not underestimate what protection a quality carry case will provide you with. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3879800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 The only way to ensure that your paint will not chip is to enshrine them in a magnificent glass case under armed guard. Barring that varnishing them is a must, but do not underestimate what protection a quality carry case will provide you with. Of course, I have a nice glass cabinet for display. But the proble with paint chipping Im having is on historical 75mm miniatures (all metal), when Im done painting them I usually discover that small areas have been chipped. Now that may just be my fault... :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3879829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 The only way to ensure that your paint will not chip is to enshrine them in a magnificent glass case under armed guard. Barring that varnishing them is a must, but do not underestimate what protection a quality carry case will provide you with. Of course, I have a nice glass cabinet for display. But the proble with paint chipping Im having is on historical 75mm miniatures (all metal), when Im done painting them I usually discover that small areas have been chipped. Now that may just be my fault... Those chipped areas are why you need the armed guard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299997-protecting-the-paint/#findComment-3880472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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