Gloss varnish that doesn't go yellow in the bottle?

[shponglefan]

I've been very disappointed with Vallejo's gloss varnish. Previous bottle I bought started to yellow, so I replaced it about 4-5 months ago. Now that bottle is going yellow as well.

Are there other gloss varnishes out there that don't yellow over time?

edited to add: To maybe answer my own question, I'm going to try Testors Model Master Acryl gloss. I've used their other top coats (flat and semi-gloss), but not the gloss yet.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Question; how are you storing it?

As I've found out to my cost some gloss varnishes aren't UV proof and if left in daylight Yellow Bl@@dy fast.

 

[oistene]

... before or after use?

I am asking because I have considered if I should eBay for some good stuff, or just keep using the cheap ones I find locally with Testor's dullcoate over.

 

[shponglefan]

Question; how are you storing it?

As I've found out to my cost some gloss varnishes aren't UV proof and if left in daylight Yellow Bl@@dy fast.

It's in my basement workshop which receives no direct sunlight.

... before or after use?

I am asking because I have considered if I should eBay for some good stuff, or just keep using the cheap ones I find locally with Testor's dullcoate over.

Before. It yellows even when sitting sealed in the bottle.

 

[Zab]

Vallejo gloss just yellows with time. Try another brand is all i can say. GW used to have a really nice water FX that i still have a bottle of that dries very glossy and crystal clear. I don't think they sell it anymore though.

 

[arc1977]

I use liquitex gloss goat, had it over a year now, no yellowing. Its available at all hobby lobbys and michaels.

 

[shponglefan]

I use liquitex gloss goat, had it over a year now, no yellowing. Its available at all hobby lobbys and michaels.

Thanks, I'll try that as there are some local art shops that sell Liquitex products.

 

[Splurch]

I've got a super yellow bottle and a slightly yellow bottle as well. When sprayed, the slightly yellow bottle doesn't tint a mini (even on white), but the super yellow bottle does. I haven't noticed this tint in older stuff that I sealed, so is this just an effect that happens while the gloss is still liquid? I've also tried the liquitex gloss, it sprays on great, but I've had a few issues with it not fully curing and staying slightly tacky so I stopped using it. Did I just get a bad batch of the stuff?

 

[moetle]

Ditto on the liquitex. I use the matte and gloss both.