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Post by indigo777 on Oct 14, 2013 17:19:31 GMT -5
So I noticed some paint was scratching off my repainted D&D and Bones minis. I'm using acrylic paints. What kind of sealers do people use to protect the finishes?
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Oct 14, 2013 19:18:28 GMT -5
I use the Americana DuraClean matte varnish that i find at both Wal-mart and JoAnn's in the same area as their acrylic craft paints. Only down side is, even though it is supposed to be a matte finish, it comes out pretty shiny still when dry. I am still looking for a good brush on dullcoat to try with it and if I do I'll let ya know.
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Theely
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Post by Theely on Oct 14, 2013 21:10:08 GMT -5
Reaper makes a brush on sealer. I have a bottle but haven't tried it yet. A common theme also seems to be hitting it with sealer like moneywithtacos uses then topping it off with some Testors Dullcoat spray.
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Post by belatucadras on Oct 14, 2013 21:52:44 GMT -5
I use a spray on matte sealer, but the term matte must mean something other then what I thought. Still shiny. Theely Is the Testor's Dullcote any good?
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sgtslag
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Post by sgtslag on Oct 14, 2013 22:44:54 GMT -5
Testors Dullcote is regarded as dead matte, no gloss. Have not used it, but that is the word on TMP. To seal mini's, I would 'paint' them with Pledge Floor Polish with Future Shine full strength (a clear, acrylic coat, high gloss, but very tough), then hit it with a matte clear coat, to dull it. When/if it becomes shiny, time to re-apply the matte, which has worn off with handling. The Pledge Floor Polish will likely never wear off, unless you walk on your figures, with rubber-soled shoes, for months at a time. Cheers!
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Oct 15, 2013 1:33:31 GMT -5
I, too, would love to hear from someone who has experience with the dullcoat as well...
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Post by kyral on Oct 15, 2013 2:57:44 GMT -5
if you want/need to strip old paint off of metal miniatures, soak them for 24 hours in Pine-Sol. The old paint comes off super easy and the hard stuff can be taken off with an old tooth brush. For the sealer, Pledge may work, I will have to ask one of my old players what he uses on his miniatures.
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Post by sgtslag on Oct 15, 2013 11:02:31 GMT -5
I use both Pledge (mixed with acrylic paints, to make Magic Wash), and Minwax Polyshades Tudor (black), and Royal Walnut (dark brown; both aka, The Dip), or their clear urethane will work (available in both solvent-based, and water-based). All require matte clear coating to reduce the shine (semi-gloss is still quite shiny), unless that is what you are after. I've used both on D&D pre-paints (Pledge is acrylic, water-based; I've only used the solvent-based Minwax products), with normal success, just like any metal, or plastic, or even resin miniature. I apply both directly onto my craft acrylic paint jobs. No issues yet, after 18 years. Cheers!
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Post by slurpy on Oct 15, 2013 18:06:05 GMT -5
Testor's is very popular, but I have never tried it. I am actually really impressed with the clear coat from Army Painter Quick Shade - it's pretty beefy.
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Theely
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Post by Theely on Oct 15, 2013 20:25:08 GMT -5
I use a spray on matte sealer, but the term matte must mean something other then what I thought. Still shiny. Theely Is the Testor's Dullcote any good? I actually haven't used Testor's Dullcoat myself, yet. I've done a good amount of reading in the Reaper forums and it seems to be a solid hit with all their competition painters.
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