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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: lionwing on July 10, 2013, 09:12:51 PM

Title: Varnish
Post by: lionwing on July 10, 2013, 09:12:51 PM
While painting a few signal kits this evening I have discovered the need for some varnish which is mixed with a coloured paint to fill in the coloured lens section of the signal.

Would I be advised to use a matt or gloss varnish?

Thank you.
Title: Re: Varnish
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 10, 2013, 11:31:45 PM
Gloss

Matt varnish is gloss varnish with talc in it to make the surface subtly rough so light is scattered around. (Ok its slightly more complicated than that if you are a paint manufacturer but near enough).

Title: Re: Varnish
Post by: lionwing on July 11, 2013, 09:06:51 AM
Thanks - think I'ill go for a gloss varnish it give it a bit of sparkle!