Matt varnish to "kill" a sheen

[Normo]

Hi Gang
Long time since I posted, just getting back into it and need a bit of advice
I have painted some oxen (Oils on acrylic) and they have dried with a sheen I need a recommendation for a good spray tin matt varnish (Not thru an airbrush) I know that times have changed over the years and products have become more reliable so I am hoping one of the more modern products will help
All ideas welcome
Thanks
John

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Hello John! .. For such tasks I invariably use 'Testors Dullcote', straight from the tin! .. so far with good results. It matts everything down nicely.



Regards,

Mark

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I can't find dull coat with the demise of the local hobby shop. I haven instead been using Tamiya flat clear coat with very good results. Make sure you let the oils dry for a week or so before hosing the down with varnish.

Colin

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

the testors works some of the time but for very high sheen it struggles , choice of oil paint needs careful thought
as some can be very glossy esp the students stuff , also the base coat can play an important part IE if it is shiny so will be your oils , if you can get the oils on in an ultra thin coat then any high gloss will in time drop to a nice sheen
or you could use a light box to accelerate the drying and it will take out the shine also in most cases

 

[gothicgeek]

I use Widsor and Newton Matt Varnish... Still a bit hit and miss TBH but it gets there eventually...

 

[Babelfish]

I have tried 'em all - Dullcote included - and have yet to find one that really "does what it says on the tin" to my complete satisfaction.

At best they all seem to turn gloss into a semi-matt satin, I'm still searching for the elusive perfect product.

- Steve

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I have tried 'em all - Dullcote included - and have yet to find one that really "does what it says on the tin" to my complete satisfaction.

At best they all seem to turn gloss into a semi-matt satin, I'm still searching for the elusive perfect product.

- Steve

Got it in one Steve, its in the foundation you gotta get right

 

[kagemusha]

This has become my 'go to' matt varnish for any situation.........................http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=79_160&product_id=947

 

[theBaron]

I use DullCote, too. If you'd like to get it and you can't get it at a local store, you should be able to order it online.

Prost!
Brad