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Problems with Vallejo matte varnish
joegrafton
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United Kingdom
Joined: October 04, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 10:42 AM UTC
Hi,
I'm having problems with my Vallejo matte varnish.
It is the new polyurethane type.
I have thinned it with distilled water & when either sprayed or painted on it leaves a 'frosty' looking finish on my work.
I also use their satin & gloss varnishes & dont have a problem with them.
Am I doing something wrong?
I have tried different room temperatures & humidity levels but it is always the same.
Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.

Joe.
SHarjacek
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 10:45 AM UTC
That happened to me when the pressure on my compressor was too low.
viper29_ca
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New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, May 04, 2013 - 04:03 AM UTC
I have used all 3 of the new varnishes and they all work well for me.

I cut them 50/50 with Vallejo's AB thinner, and spray at about 18lbs, comes out great.
ChiefGunner
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Setubal, Portugal
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Posted: Saturday, May 04, 2013 - 06:08 AM UTC
Hi Joe

I love the Vallejo polyurethane Matte varnish, with im I get a good matte finish.

I thinned with usual Vallejo Thinner without problems.

Regards,
joegrafton
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Posted: Saturday, May 04, 2013 - 08:33 AM UTC
Okay, thanks fellas.
I'll try thinning with the AB thinner & turn the pressure up a bit & see what happens.
I'll let you know how I get on.

Joe.
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