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rottweiler24
 Post subject: Advice needed for spraying props (UK)
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:07 pm 
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Hey guys,

I'm after a little advice... I have some props to spray paint and I need a primer, black matte and a clear coat spray... but before I start buying up just anything that says these words on the front does anyone here in the UK have any opinions on a good make or type of paint? Someone recommending something would be great.

I see this 'Krylon' spray mentioned a lot from the US guys but obviously I'm looking for a UK comparison product.


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:13 pm 
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I like GW Chaos Black and Purity Seal.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:28 pm 
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yeah Games Workshop sprays are very good. if you want a very matte black and clear coat i recommend vallejo spray paints.
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I third the GW Chaos Black.

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nick-a-tron wrote:
yeah Games Workshop sprays are very good. if you want a very matte black and clear coat i recommend vallejo spray paints.

I second Vallejo spray varnishes.

I use Vallejo Spray Varnish - 400ml Matt for my armour and other stuff. 8)

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Ah cheers Marines! This helps a LOT, there's a GW down the road to me so I'll pop in there and take a look.

Nick and Steve -- where can I get the Vallejo sprays??


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rottweiler24 wrote:
Nick and Steve -- where can I get the Vallejo sprays??


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I buy mine from a popular auction web site. :wink:

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I get my vallejo paints from ModelZone. i dont know if there is a store near you but you can order from them via their website.
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For a Primer I always used to get a can of Halfords car primer. It was acrylic based and when I sprayed the can the paint came out like a very fine mist and never spattered like alot of other brands.
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I use Halfords Spray filler (yellow cap).

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