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-TameYeti]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6239138.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6239138.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6239155.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6239155.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6240021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6240021.page GMT Varnish is the term you're looking for. Others are used (sealant, clear coat, etc.), but varnish is by far the most common and universally understood.

Personally, I LOVE Dullcote. Nothing else I've tried has given me such attractive and consistent results (not to mention the durability). Some people think it's the death of metals, as it dulls their gleam, but they retain a certain sheen distinct from non-metallic paints - I consider it "atmospheric perspective in a can."

For gloss, I've been using Krylon's Crystal Clear aerosol spray quite happily, with VGC brush-on gloss for spot applications after an overall matte coat, but my experiments with Future are promising enough that I may not bother restocking those when they run out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6240069.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6240069.page GMT
You can find lots of good information and tons of testimonials on different varnishes, including details on the different finishes (matte, satin and gloss).

My personal favorites;

Spray - testors dullcoate

Airbrush/brush on matte - testors model masters flat clear acryl

Airbrush/brush on gloss - liquitex high gloss varnish.
This is the MOST shiny gloss I have found.

Note: there are many others out there....do a search, really you won't be disappointed in the abundance of answers.

best of luck and have fun!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6241830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6241830.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6241884.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6241884.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6242723.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/562563/6242723.page GMT