Space Truckin Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I was wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions for airbrushing Vallejo Matt varnish? I typically thin my paints for airbrushing with distilled water however I'm a little hesitant to do this with this stuff. To me it seems like it would most likely cause a horrible frosting effect. Due to my location don't have access to any kind of liquitex thinning medium but I do have a small pot of GW Lahmain. I realize this will take some experimenting with but I just wanted to do some research before diving in with some test sprays this weekend. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm interested in finding this out as well. I want to start varnishing my models and have an airbrush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4042070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I thin my Vallojo Varnishes, and all my other airbrush paints, with Vallejos airbrush thinner. Since they adjusted the formula on thier thinner some time ago, I find it to be the superior product out there. And I zero frosting or other issues when varnishing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4042073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Truckin Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Ok thanks! I hadn't seen the Airbrush specific thinner before and it looks like it includes a drying retarder. Next time I order paints I'll have to pick up a bottle. Do you thin varnish the same as your paints? Would you say 20% or more? Thanks again! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4042081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Ok thanks! I hadn't seen the Airbrush specific thinner before and it looks like it includes a drying retarder. Next time I order paints I'll have to pick up a bottle. Do you thin varnish the same as your paints? Would you say 20% or more? Thanks again! I aim for the consistency of skimmed milk. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4042127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I don't thin either the gloss or the matt and its worked a treat for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4044227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 How (or how thoroughly) do you all clean your airbrushes after running varnish through them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4044251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I thinned some with Tamiya thinners, but it was a while back and I did so over a white base. Worth checking if you already have the product - but spray a test example first - which I would recommend with any new paint mix to avoid that frosting :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4044765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm gunna keep an eye on this topic - this is really useful for me. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4044797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I know it's not vallejio howevere I tend to use liquitex matte and gloss straight through the gun with no dilution and no problems. I do however make sure I deep clean the airbrush thoroughly afterwards. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307604-airbrushing-vallejo-varnish-tips-and-or-suggestions/#findComment-4045084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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