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I'm in need of a decent high gloss varnish in spray can form for my Tyranid army and was wondering if Dakka had any recommendations for me? I've had several products including Plasti-kote, Vallejo, Humbrol and even Halfords spray gloss lacquer mentioned, but I've not actually been able to see any finished results post-use. Can anyone recommend a top notch spray gloss varnish which is readily available in the UK and also show me a finished model which has been sprayed if at all possible?

Much appreciated,

Enceladus.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307065.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307065.page GMT
Edit: ok I didn't read the "spray can" part]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307200.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307200.page GMT Brushing it on can be boring, especially when it's a shiny Gold tank. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307287.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307501.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6307501.page GMT
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasti-kote-24000-400ml-Premium-Spray/dp/B006XBT39Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1386116415&sr=1-1&keywords=acrylic+gloss

I shall be giving this stuff a bash, methinks!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6309195.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6309195.page GMT
If you can't get that brand, look for any other high gloss varnish at a craft store - it will be a LOT cheaper than rattle cans, is better for the environment and your health, AND there are tons of other uses for an airbrush...

best of luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6309341.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6309341.page GMT
I use Wilkinsons clear gloss spray which annoyingly they don't seem to show on their website, but it's usually abut £6 a can (600ml), and often on offer at under £4.

Decent stuff, smells of almonds BUT don't touch the figure when wet as the solvent makes the paint job tacky (not just the varnish) until it cures.

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I then kill the gloss with Dullcote as I prefer a very matte finish, but gloss gives a better protection.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6310205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6310205.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6311283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/566318/6311283.page GMT