Question on spraying varnish

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Question on spraying varnish

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Hi guys,
Iv been trying to spray gloss varnish and I just wanted to know do you guys think it before spraying or do it straight? The varnish is AK interactive. Which I heard wasn’t the best but it’s all I have. Thanks
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I always thin mine 50/50
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erik7181 wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:22 am Hi guys,
Iv been trying to spray gloss varnish and I just wanted to know do you guys think it before spraying or do it straight? The varnish is AK interactive. Which I heard wasn’t the best but it’s all I have. Thanks
I've used the AK matte varnish and I really like the finish it gives. It can be a hugger to spray and a lot of people suffer from tip- drying. I used to thin mine with an acrylic thinner (Vallejo), 60% thinner, 40% varnish. A drop or two of retarder will help if you still get problems with spraying it.
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