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Hi Lads,

 

Anyone use this stuff?, I tried a few times now to cover a few Models but this Matt Varnish PV82 for me leaves an light grey dusting over a model, Over Black very patchy and white grey when dry.

 

possibly the worst Varnish I have ever come across

 

Any one else have a similar problem

 

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I have a large tin of it but not tried it yet. Be interested to hear other's thoughts on it. If I get a moment, I'll try and run some through the airbrush onto a test wagon.

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I have used this but, like yourself, was not very impressed.

The finish I now use on my modern image re-sprays is semi-gloss varnish from Rainbow Railways.

A more typical look for the modern image locos I believe.

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On 17/06/2020 at 22:42, Georgeconna said:

Hi Lads,

 

Anyone use this stuff?, I tried a few times now to cover a few Models but this Matt Varnish PV82 for me leaves an light grey dusting over a model, Over Black very patchy and white grey when dry.

 

possibly the worst Varnish I have ever come across

 

Any one else have a similar problem

 

Funnily enough I was asking about a similar problem with the Humbrol equivalent the other day.

 

Testers Dullcoat has been mentioned as a good alternative.

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6 hours ago, Hal Nail said:

Testers Dullcoat has been mentioned as a good alternative.

 

Testors Dullcote is excellent - but don't do as I did and apply a heavy coat on a humid day! The results suggested that the stock in question had spent some time in a cement works!

 

A light, mist coat in conditions that promote quick drying will produce a superb finish.

 

Regards,

John Isherwood.

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Funny enough, I also have a tin of this waiting call to action !

 

I actually like humbrol, if you get a good can.

 

I have three spray cans of testers doing nothing , as I brought in bulk, but it’s TOO flat for me , like a black hole for paint jobs 

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