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Old 05-26-2016, 03:58 AM
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What protection do you use!!!?

I have one card model at least, possibly more, that I need/want to protect from and seal against moisture, dirt etc. I saw some enamel spray in my local Hobbycraft recently and thought I might try that, but what do you guys use?
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Old 05-26-2016, 04:52 AM
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I use Games Workshop's Purity Seal Spray.

This is a satin or semi-matt varnish and is really excellent.

It is expensive, but it works, and a can goes a long long way .

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US...l-Spray-Global

Available around the world from War Hammer/Games Workshops.

i actually settled oin this after trying hair spray, hobby sprays etc. etc.
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Old 05-26-2016, 04:58 AM
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Hi , before construction paint sheets of transparent acrylic spray varnish, all types of printing, laser printing exclude only reacts with the varnish.
The second security models do not expose to the sun.

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Old 05-26-2016, 07:23 AM
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Krylon UV-resistant matt finish sprayed on the sheets before starting construction.

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Old 05-26-2016, 08:10 AM
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Spraying the sheets before construction doesn't affect gluing???
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Old 05-26-2016, 09:33 AM
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John - Not significantly in my experience, although it does improve my ability to brush PVA glue off from inappropriate places. Don
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I'm with Don in using the Krylon. I do use the gloss finish also on civilian vehicles and it can be a bit harder to glue. The plus is it makes it even easier to get PVA off if you get it in the wrong spot.
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I see. I've been printing on a colour laserjet at work where I buy the toner.
What I like about the laserjet printed sheets is I can wet my finger and rub off traces of PVA glue. Toner doesn't bleed when wet.
But I bought the R2-D2 paper model book and the Elmer's Glue I use is almost useless on those gloss sheets. I was peeling off the gloss coating from my gluetabs, but then I was getting peeling from the edges. So I gave up on that one.
But I never considered spaying the sheets before gluing.
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Old 05-26-2016, 11:25 AM
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Hmmm. Never run into the type of problem you mention, bit I suspect the solution you suggest would work well. Must remember it if I ever end up with a gloss kit!
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I use plain old spray Artist's Matte Medium from any supply center. A couple light covers and it seems to be fine. no bleeds or runs.
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