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So let me get this right (as I've never used varnishes before) you need three coats of the stuff on a miniature to be protected? I thought I could do one coat and the will of the emperor will do the rest. I have one coat on some minis and I'm able to scratch it off (not as easily as before but still inadequate)

Ps I'm using golden acrylics matte varnish, will this do or do I need mini specific stuff.
Pps sorry to all the trolls for the thread necromancy

Cool thanks for the advice.
What's the difference between dullcoate and varnish?
I haven't been very successful with spray primers so I prime using acrylic thinned down and airbrushed.
I'll try using several coats and see if it works out. If it doesn't, do you have any recommendations for a heavy duty varnish?