shiny paints

[Thecadian]

so far for my painting i have used GW paints and have never had a problem with them. However i decided to buy a vallejo paint or two. However after using one of them i found out that the mini had gone really shiny. Is this a feature of vallejo paints and is there anyway of getting rid of this shiny look??

James

 

[droogie77]

What colour are you using? To get rid of the shine use a GW matt varnish or spray it with Testors Dullcoat ( best way).

 

[generulpoleaxe]

Originally posted by Thecadian
so far for my painting i have used GW paints and have never had a problem with them. However i decided to buy a vallejo paint or two. However after using one of them i found out that the mini had gone really shiny. Is this a feature of vallejo paints and is there anyway of getting rid of this shiny look??

James

some paints from any line do have a satin finish mate, unless you use very thin coats.
dullcote is your friend in this instance.

 

[freakinacage]

matt varnish

 

[Ritual]

Is it Vallejo Game Color or Model Color? The Game Colors can sometimes go on a bit shiny, whereas the Model Colors are generally very matte (although there might be a few exceptions).

 

[Thecadian]

Its model colour off white. i guess ill just give it a blast of dullcote when its done.

James

 

[alextheartist]

Did you get it from c and b? I think you and me are the only ppl who buy vallejo from them, so they might have just been sitting there. You might wanna give it a really good shake.

Alex

 

[Thecadian]

yep thats where i got it from. first time in there its a pretty decent shop.

 

[alextheartist]

Trying to get a job there. They are nice people too, they just need to stock minis...

Their paint has been sitting on the shelf for a long time, so probs just needs a good shake.

Did you find the plasticard and stuff, they have a pretty good selection of hardwear once you know your way around.;

Alex

 

[Godlikebuthumble]

Also, VGC matte medium might help. Careful though, stuff\'s pretty strong.