Waterbased acrylic varnish with new, quick drying formula, and an acrylic resin of extraordinary hardness and permanence. Protects painted models from dust and scratches, dirt and humidity. Acrylic Varnish should never be applied until the paint has dried completely (see note), and it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours. Varnish should be applied in fine coats at approximately 5-10 minutes intervals.

Product Rank

#146 in Acrylic
#404 in Paints
#591 in Building Supplies

Includes

1 bottle

Specifications

Vallejo Product Number: 70522

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that the satin varnish offers a balanced finish between matte and gloss, making it particularly effective for metallic paints on models, where it provides a subtle sheen without being overly shiny or dulling the color. Some users note it can appear too glossy for certain elements like fabric or flesh on gaming miniatures, though it can be adjusted by mixing with a matte varnish for a more suitable finish. Additionally, it is praised for its realistic look compared to aerosol or enamel paints, especially in airbrushing applications.

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great looking middle ground

By: norb4karczewski

product arrived on time in good condition. varnish is a good middle ground between matte and gloss.

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Nice Middle Ground Varnish

By: Andrew

Up until this point I've only used matte and gloss varnishes on my models. Having this in the arsenal is definitely recommended however. Specifically, using it over metallic paints on my planes. I found that gloss over metallic made them look too shinny, cartoonish even. Matte varnishes dulled the metallic entirely too much, to the point where they almost looked gray. This is where the satin varnish shines (pun intended). It gives a slight sheen to the metallic colors, or any color for that matter, but it's not over the top.

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Better than Aerosol!

By: jim@jimmathis.com (St. Augustine, FL)

I’m relatively new to airbrushing my model railroad locomotives and cars. But after my experience with the Vallejo paints from Hobbylinc, I am sold on it. This satin varnish has a much better and more realistic look than the enamel (oil-based) paints I have used for years. It has a true matte finish, as opposed to a “cloudy” look from aerosol paints. Recommend this varnish.

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