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I'm sure this has been brought up many times. But honestly after watching some videos on how to 'dip' models, I honestly think using a wash would be better.

Other than dipping being quicker I don't see any real advantage dipping has over washing.

What does everyone else think and why?

Washing is usually better but dipping is much faster.

Dip varnishes at the same time.

Dipping is "easier" as you don't have to sit and brush it on. That being said, I don't care for dipping as it makes for "generic" looking paint jobs. It has it's place, mostly among horde armies where hand painting would take far too long to get tabletop ready.

Now, that's not to say that washing is a finishing method, but rather a tool. I don't view washed models as done, I still do highlights over those washes. Whereas dipping is a final step for most who do it.