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Author Topic: Super High Gloss Varnish  (Read 2015 times)

Offline whiffwaff

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Super High Gloss Varnish
« on: October 06, 2013, 08:29:40 PM »
As it says on the tin...

Its a new week so its a new project...  ;D  Am painting some 54mm figures in the ole Britains style.

Am using acrylics but would like the   traditional toy soldier gloss finish.

Have used some clear gloss wood varnish, 3 coats so far, but not really getting that enamel shine.

Any suggestion? would yacht varnish do it?

Cheers

Adam

Offline majorsmith

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Re: Super High Gloss Varnish
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2013, 02:04:52 PM »
miniature paints gloss is superb, thin it down a couple of coats and boom! they look great!

Offline dampfpanzerwagon

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Re: Super High Gloss Varnish
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2013, 03:32:33 PM »
The highest gloss finish I have ever got is Future Floor Polish. However I am not sure this is what you are looking for.

Tony

Offline sundayhero

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Re: Super High Gloss Varnish
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2013, 09:03:40 PM »
I don't know the name in english, I was using a aquarethane product called "vitrifiant" in french (roughly translated "vitrifying"). It's used for wood floors, and give an extra gloss finish. The product itself is like acrylic paint, almost odorless, and fast drying.

I was usin it for pinball game field. Really, really gloss (everything reflects on the gloss surface like on a mirror).

It's the most glossy product I ever tried  8)

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Re: Super High Gloss Varnish
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2013, 08:59:53 AM »
Something I use a a 'regular' gloss varnish, Nelsons Boat varnish, Extremely hard and unbelievably glossy.
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Offline whiffwaff

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Re: Super High Gloss Varnish
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2013, 07:31:22 PM »
Cheers guys.

I went with to ronseal yacht varnish In the end. Great stuff, very shiney :)

Not great over white, as leaves a yellow stain. I just touched this up up with some white and then Tamiya x22 varnish.

Cheers

Adam

 

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