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  • Daniel posted an update in the group Group logo of Airbrush and Gunpla!Airbrush and Gunpla! 8 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys! I’ll post the same question on a few threads here so that it’s easier for it to become an attention grabber. I’m looking for the best high gloss varnish that I can get. Also, I’m thinking about Liquitex high gloss varnish. Any recommendations?
    Thanks in advance!

    • Have you looked at any of the alclad gloss coats?

      • I have a bit of fear towards lacquer based coats. Don’t get me wrong, I believe their top coats are premium quality however, being a lacquer made me worry of the effect it may have on enamel and/or acrylic paints I may use. I did read somewhere that their top coats are a lot weaker than the normal lacquer paints, not eating through the paint of other kinds if you’re careful with the application however I haven’t dared to use the stuff yet. With the Future going yellow on me in more than two coats, while trying to get the most gloss effect out of it, I was looking for something that could replace it, or should I say, be an upgrade over it. It has to be something buffable too to get the most shine out of it. If Alclad ticks all of the above I’d gladly give it a try, regardless of the smell and toxicity of lacquer paints.

        • Not sure how it behaves unfortunately, was just a thought since it looks nice as a finish. The only other stuff I had used is Testors gloss spray can, no idea if you can buff that up or not.

          • Thanks anyway. As I’m in no position to buy myself a test stock and just test these varnishes and top coats this kind of heavy research has to be done. I’ve bought myself a bottle of Liquitex gloss, it should be as close to Future, without the yellowing part and I’ll start from there. I’ve watched a review of Alclads high gloss regular lacquer varnish and strangely it does nothing to Tamiya’s acrylic range. So I might give it a shot soon enough too. It was my second choice anyway. Right now I’m trying to find myself a good painting mask to protect myself from the nasties of painting.
            Thanks again