Help with these finishing sprays?

[MrCave]

So I was looking at the Krylon website for a finishing spray to harden/protect my paper models, and i found these two.

Krylon Matte Finish

Preserve It!® Digital Photo & Paper Protectant
(no links sorry. search them up if you can)

I can't really decide between these two. reviews on the internet aren't very specific. some advice?

also, some other brands are good too if they worked for you. I live in the US.

thanks.

[Vermin_King]

Depending on what I'm doing a build of, I either use Krylon Clear Matte or Clear Gloss. Both work well. I have no experience with the Preserve It! product

[spaceagent-9]

if you are gonna clear coat, PLEASE use a filter mask for your lungs.

[MrCave]

Another note, I build models that I print from online. So mainly something that wont blur or make the printer ink run.

[Vermin_King]

with the Krylon products I use, I give a light coat (sometimes two) outside. The light coating helps prevent blurring and smudging. It also helps when I have an 'excess-glue' error. Then I give the models one or two more light coats after the build.

[paper hollywood]

While I guess it's a good idea, I've never sprayed my models after assembly. I spray the paper sheets before I cut anything to prevent ink smudges during construction. I always worry about side panels warping.

[glounsbury]

The Krylon can I have is 'KAMAR VARNISH 1312' for oil,acrylic, or watercolor paintings.
It works fine on my HPinkjet printouts, no bleeding and good glue bonding.

George

[Kblack]

Do NOT use the matte finish! It will make your models look awful. And be sure to follow the instructions to the letter - that's some dangerous stuff there!

[ashevilleangler]

I use Krylon UV-resitant gloss before cutting and after to protect the finish and keep models from fading. For matte finishes, never use the Krylon products. They will frost like crazy. I have had great success with Testors dullcote for matte finishes.

Curt

[MrCave]

Hmmm, different views from everyone.