View Full Version : Age of Sigmar: Clear Coat?
chipset35
08-04-2015, 07:35 AM
Do you all clear coat your Age of Sigmar miniatures after painting them to protect the paint finish from rubbing off due to handling?
Lord Manton
08-05-2015, 07:18 PM
A matte varnish is usually a good idea. I personally haven't done a varnish coat on my minis, I find that if it's undercoated, the paint usually sticks quite well to the plastic and it's only chipping from models being dropped etc. that causes any issues. That said, I don't play as often as I'd like, so my minis don't get handled all that often.
If you're playing lots, I'd recommend a matte varnish. I think Tamiya do a good one. You could use a gloss varnish, but that will leave your models all shiny, which most people don't want that sort of finish.
odinsgrandson
08-05-2015, 10:42 PM
My favorite finish would be to use a matt varnish before you finish the metal on the minis, so that the top metallic colors come out super bright.
But in any case, I would definitely have a finish over them.
Ray Rivers
08-08-2015, 07:52 AM
Absolutely recommend you varnish your minis!
I think the overwhelming norm is to use a mat varnish. But I think for my Stormcast Eternals I will try out gloss.
I "paint" my varnish with a brush to prevent a buildup of yuck (by spraying) when it pools.
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