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Vallejo - Permanent Acrylic Varnish | Matte Finish 500 ml. (16.9 fl.oz.) | Extraordinary Hardness & Permanence | Scratch Resistant & Non-Yellowing | Outdoor and Indoor Surfaces

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About this item

  • The water-based matte acrylic varnish has been formulated to protect canvases, primed wood, metal, resin, some plastics, and generally varnishable surfaces. It is highly transparent, fast-drying, and offers excellent flexibility. Thanks to its good hardening properties, it has high weather resistance, maintaining the durability of the matte effect, making it suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces. It is UV-resistant and highly scratch-resistant once the film has polymerized
  • Direct application on the final dry coat of the figure, diorama or wargame... Intensifies the color offering an extra protection against scratches, wear and dust. The permanent matte varnish can be applied with airbrush or brush, being highly recommended for the completion and protection of the figure or surface of use
  • We have for you 3 varnish options: glossy, matte and satin. and in different sizes. These varnishes provide long-lasting, flexible, non-yellowing protection against wear and tear when handling figures, models and miniatures, as well as a uniform overall finish. They are the finishing touch to any project
  • Would you like to give your miniatures a professional finish? Vallejo's permanent varnishes are the perfect solution. Thanks to their acrylic formula, you can use them with a brush or airbrush without altering the base paint. They are perfect for model making or artistic projects, and their fast drying ensures that your models are ready to handle in no time. Perfect for long-term protection!
  • Note: The brand Vallejo is currently in the process of rebranding, therefore, for a period of time, it is possible that you may receive the product with either the new packaging or the old packaging


Product Description

Vallejo 500ml Matt Liquid Varnish # 518

Set Contains:

1 x 500ml bottle


Rich Ericksen
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
It is what it says it is. Not much to "review" here. Goes on smooth, reasonably priced.
D. Arnold
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
I've tried them all, and this product yields the best, most reliable flat coat I've seen, over any surface and any paint brand. I do a LOT of WWII aircraft and armor and this product is an essential part or my finishing process.
Bubba Pearson
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
Better than Future floor wax and still affordable, excellent product for smaller jobs.
Daniel Ross
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Alles gut,muy been
Lukers Mum
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2024
Gives a super finish to my work, also protects on chalk painted furniture.Economic to use.
Arthur
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
Excellent quality product, delivered well-packaged and within the timeframe specified at purchase. I recommend it.
Opa Thor
Reviewed in Germany on November 13, 2024
Sehr gut! Erst milchig, wird dann aber klar! 👍
Paul S.
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2024
Good product. As advertised.
Gary V.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
I paint a ton of minis and terrain features for war gaming and board gaming. This is my go to varnish. I primarily apply with my airbrush but occasionally use a brush.When airbrushing I thin it with about 25 % Vallejo airbrush thinner and mix it with a toothpick in the airbrush reservoir. I follow each empty bowl with a little water sprayed through to prevent clogs. I usually go behind any paints with a little Vallejo airbrush cleaner but the cleaner tends gum up the varnish.I have read that thinning this varnish will leave a satin finish but I personally have not experienced this issue. I will spray a second coating about 24 hours later.
G321
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
Make sure to shake the bottle really well. I just brush the varnish on and it dries to a nice matte finish that doesn't leave a sticky residue. Make sure not to glop it on and in case you do use a little too much, just spread it around the model. You may see air bubbles but they seem to disappear when drying. Recommended!
J. Cox
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2021
Easy to brush on or airbrush, nice even glossy finish
vdbr2006
Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2019
Ich habe diesen Mattlack gekauft, um damit ein mattes Finish fĂŒr meine Flugzeugmodelle zu erzielen. Die Modelle waren teils noch glĂ€nzend, teils seidenmatt oder hatten Glanzstellen durch zu hĂ€ufiges Anfassen. Der Flascheninhalt kommt farblich zwar wie verdĂŒnnte Milch rĂŒber und ist recht dickflĂŒssig, lĂ€sst sich aber sehr gut verdĂŒnnen und somit fĂŒr die Airbrush herrichten. Ich habe ziemlich verdĂŒnnt ( mit Wasser ) und das Spritz"erlebnis" war sehr angenehm. Der Lack trocknet tatsĂ€chlich tuchmatt auf, ohne irgendwelche Fehler oder halbmatte FlĂ€chen. Die milchĂ€hnliche EintrĂŒbung des Lackes verschwindet beim Trocknen und das Endergebnis ist ein sehr schönes, wirklich mattes OberflĂ€chenfinish - das hat mich sehr angenehm ĂŒberrascht: der Effekt ist echt Klasse ! Ein einziger "Nachteil" : bei einem Modell musste ich eine Kleinigkeit nachbessern und mit Abdeckband maskieren ( ist mir leider erst nach der Mattlackierung aufgefallen ). Kleiner Schreck : beim Ablösen des Maskierbandes löst sich die Mattierung teilweise mit ab ! Es kann allerdings auch sein, dass ich zu schnell mit dem Abkleben zur Hand war - zukĂŒnftig werde ich vorher kontrollieren und der Mattlackierung ausreichend Trocknungs- und AushĂ€rtezeit gönnen. Alles in Allem ein sehr guter Lack mit ausgezeichnetem Matteffekt und recht guter 'Grifffestigkeit' !
AKE
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
An amazing value. It gives a dead matt finish, even better than Testors Dullcote. However it provides very little protection. I've had it peel off on a few projects. Don't use it as an undercoat or for anything that will be handled a lot.
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