Matte varnish big problem

[Bobulus]

Ok, lets start with the problem.

So far I've used/bought:

Valleyo spray can - not fully matte, sometime leaves white dots especially in recesses.

Polycolor spray can - horrible white coat - avoid at all costs

Winsor & Newton spray can - the dispenser seems a little odd, looks like raining, isn't fully matte.

Microscale matte, brush on tehnique - isn't matte

Model master enamel matte and thinner - won't matte the recesses especially after magic washing.

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So far I've used those, the citadel one I wont use because I've read that makes a miniature look aged and destroys the job. I am looking for the best matte varnish around because I don't like that I spend 8-9 hours on painting figures and at the end that the spray ruins my job.

Please if somebody has an advice. Have in mind that that I live in Europe and that some spray cans can't be shipped to us here.

Thanks for your help in advance.

[Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four]

If you can get it in Europe, I've found that Krylon's Matte Finish is pretty good stuff. I use it over a coat of their Crystal Clear acrylic sealant with good results.

Absolutely avoid the GW matte varnish, as it is awful.

I have read somewhere, possibly here on the IGMB that if you do have a bad application of matte varnish that "frosts" the miniature, you can coat it with gloss varnish, and this will fix the problem. However, then you'll have a gloss mini, and will need to re-matte it.

[Bobulus]

You know what ;D , yesterday I've solved the problem.

I couldn't believe that the recipe was one mile from my home. I've read on the web (on many forums) that the varnish is a big issue, so I got into the problem thinking , "hell no, If those people from civilization don't have an answer..." Suddenly I came across an topic on a Croatian forum where a guy mentioned that Saratoga Hobby color matte is a good varnish. So I've bought it and it works miraculously and for a price of 4 €. Dullcote... blah.

[Pax Urbis Pax Imperi]

Glad to hear you have solved your matte varnish problem! I've come to love Army Painter Matte Varnish. Works great!