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Hello, Recently I used your "matte varnish" product and the result was a surface that appeared cloudy or frosty in appearance. Could this be a defective product? What causes this to happen? Thanks.

Here is the response from Testors

Hello Ashton,

The most common reason for the frosting is that the can was not shaken sufficiently before application. You can remove the dullcoat with Isopropyl alcohol on a cotton ball or soft cloth and gently rub down the model.

Best Regards,


The Testor Corporation
Product Support Group
1-800-837-8677 (1-800-testors)
M-F 8:00 A.M - 4:00 PM CST

Interesting response and solution. I will post Krylon's answer when it comes.

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 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
Matte varnish from a spray can is notoriously finicky so be mindful of the climate you use it in and spray distance.


I would disagree with you. 20 years of using these types of products and seeing them used by others in the know, and I have never seen this issue. In fact when I first saw it on these forums I had no idea what anyone was talking about and I did not believe it until someone posted a pic of it. In the end I do not think it is the product, I think it is the user.

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 Redfinger wrote:
 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
Matte varnish from a spray can is notoriously finicky so be mindful of the climate you use it in and spray distance.


I would disagree with you. 20 years of using these types of products and seeing them used by others in the know, and I have never seen this issue. In fact when I first saw it on these forums I had no idea what anyone was talking about and I did not believe it until someone posted a pic of it. In the end I do not think it is the product, I think it is the user.

A.

Yes, the product is fine and it is the user that is causing the problems, that doesn't change the fact that spray varnishes can be finicky if the proper precautions are not met. Technique (not shaking vigorously enough and spray distance) and climate (temperature and humidity) are important to consider when using a spray varnish (or primer). Matte varnish frosting is not a new phenomenon and can happen to experienced painters.

Here is an article on Dakka about it (written by someone "in the know"): http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/How_to_recover_from_a_Spray_Sealer_disaster]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6505970.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6505970.page GMT An interesting comment about clear coat frosting... http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6505974.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6505974.page GMT An interesting comment about clear coat frosting...
First time, my bad. I didn't shake the can before spraying. A re-spray clear it up right quick.

The second time, the re-spray method didn't work, and I contacted Testors. They were able to replicate the frosting in their labs (they asked for a batch number), so it was definitely a naff batch.

They sent me a few things as a "we're sorry" note.

Awesome company. They have locked me in as a buyer for the years to come. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6506135.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6506135.page GMT Re:An interesting comment about clear coat frosting... IMO. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6506246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/577860/6506246.page GMT An interesting comment about clear coat frosting...
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