I've been looking around for details of a product that I have seen mention of here and in other places. I don't know what it's called but it's a spray of some kind that is applied to an ink jet print to stop fading in direct sunlight.
I assume that something of this nature would be made by more than one company. Any recommendations? Experiences? Hints, tips. Does it buckle card? Any colour cast?
Regards, Allan :helpneededsign:
There is this sort of thing, but I think it leaves a glossy finish which might not be what you want?
https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Creative-Paper/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Glossy-400ml.html (https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Creative-Paper/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Glossy-400ml.html)
... or this one which is matt...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-400ml/dp/B00D6PA7QI (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-400ml/dp/B00D6PA7QI)
Quote from: ntpntpntp on April 11, 2018, 05:31:50 PM
There is this sort of thing, but I think it leaves a glossy finish which might not be what you want?
https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Creative-Paper/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Glossy-400ml.html (https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Creative-Paper/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Glossy-400ml.html)
... or this one which is matt...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-400ml/dp/B00D6PA7QI (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkjet-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-400ml/dp/B00D6PA7QI)
Thanks for that. I had a look at the links. The first one does offer three different finishes and it's a few pounds cheaper than the Amazon one. I think I'll go ahead and order the PPD one in matt finish. Seems to be exactly what I was looking for. :thankyousign:
Looked again! the PPD option does not include VAT and there is over £4 to add for delivery. Amazon is looking good!@ntpntpntp (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5885)
Quote from: Zogbert Splod on April 11, 2018, 03:29:24 PM
I don't know what it's called but it's a spray of some kind that is applied to an ink jet print to stop fading in direct sunlight.
I believe it's called 'Darkness', Allan, and can be purchased in nightjars.
Sorry
That would be the opposite if those light bulb things, or bottled sunshine as I have heard them called...? :thankyousign:
I use a product called "Inkjet fix" made by Ghiant. It's not cheap but it dries to a matt finish
https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Inkjet-Canvas-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Matt-400ml.html (https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Inkjet-Canvas-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Matt-400ml.html)
Mike
Quote from: cycletrak9 on April 11, 2018, 10:16:29 PM
I use a product called "Inkjet fix" made by Ghiant. It's not cheap but it dries to a matt finish
https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Inkjet-Canvas-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Matt-400ml.html (https://www.photopaperdirect.com/products/Inkjet-Canvas-Fixative-Varnish-Spray-Matt-400ml.html)
Mike
That's the one that is linked above at Amazon, the one I was thinking of getting. It's a little cheaper there than from PPD. Thanks for the post, good to know that it works...