Used GW Purity Seal before. Was "ok". Currently my house rule forbids usage of any evil empire stuff.

Quite busy with new PC so no painting. My research shows ALL spray varnishes are hit or miss which makes my verdict to go for the cheapest stuff more financially sane.

Yep, looks like a reaction between the paint Nik used and the spray varnish. We occasionally get this at work when we have to fix models from other companies. Inevitably we have to strip the model back to the bare plastic, metal etc. A real pain in the butt when this happens.

No longer use spray. Now apply a mix of Vallejo gloss varnish, with a little Vallejo sepia wash mixed in, with a brush. When dry then brush apply Windsor and Newton matt acrylic varnish, leaving some areas gloss, eg. armour. Never ever had clouding/frosting with this method.

I too use brush on lacquer and have had no problems at all.

Quote from: Steve J on 22 June 2013, 04:47:29 PM
Yep, looks like a reaction between the paint Nik used and the spray varnish. We occasionally get this at work when we have to fix models from other companies. Inevitably we have to strip the model back to the bare plastic, metal etc. A real pain in the butt when this happens.

I bought it in mint condition from Nik and as stated the same paint did not react on other models.

I did not spray too much or too close the can I got is simply crap.

Quote from: Leon on 15 May 2013, 09:22:04 PM
I stock the Vallejo ones now, after a customer wanted some, but I haven't heard much feedback for/against them!   

I had them at Glasgow actually, as I'm keeping them as a show product for now.  Shipping aerosols seems to have a few iffy areas, and they're a pain to package anyway!

I mentioned that I prefer the Vallejo gloss spray in a previous thread ages ago but didn't realise you were now stocking them. No chance of sending them by post then?

Quote from: AndyT on 25 June 2013, 11:57:30 AM
No chance of sending them by post then?

I'm afraid not at the moment, our local Post Office said it's a no-go, so I'll have to check with some couriers and see if there's other options.

If you'll be at Colours in September though, I could pop one on the side for you?

I wish I could be at Colours but unfortunately (?) I'll be in the sun in Tenerife where it will probably be too warm to paint 

Thanks anyway,
Andy

Quote from: AndyT on 25 June 2013, 02:55:52 PM
I wish I could be at Colours but unfortunately (?) I'll be in the sun in Tenerife where it will probably be too warm to paint 

Apologies for that (not the sitting in the sun bit!), have you got any mates going along who we could pass an order to?

It seems that your local post office is correct. I've just checked and spray paints are a prohibited product according to the Royal Mail website (unless for medical use).

I have bought a different paint-type aerosol product from another well known online shop recently and had it sent to me in the post so they obviously don't know the rules    You would think that the tell-tale rattling noise would give it away !

I will see if anyone from my local club is going to Colours.

Thanks Leon.

Cheers,
Andy

Quote from: AndyT on 25 June 2013, 04:36:15 PM
It seems that your local post office is correct. I've just checked and spray paints are a prohibited product according to the Royal Mail website (unless for medical use).

I have bought a different paint-type aerosol product from another well known online shop recently and had it sent to me in the post so they obviously don't know the rules    You would think that the tell-tale rattling noise would give it away !

I'm not sure what the deal is to be honest.  The PO say it can't be sent, but there's any number of online sellers sending them out without any problems.  There are disclaimers on most websites that they can't be sent overseas, which is understandable.  I'll have to do some digging and see what can be done.  There must be a way of sending them, as 'aerosols' covers everything from deodorant to car sprays, and that's a lot of product sales to be limited in such a way.

Couriers must carry aerosols as I've had lots sent to me from many sources.

Yep. Spraypaints are by Courier only. Strangely I received mine First Class Recorded.

I've had spray cans through the post from several vendors. Not really sure how this rule can be enforced by the post office?

I think further investigation would be justified.

Army painter works for me BUT given the current weather, you need to avoid humidity.  Later in the evening on sultry days works well.

I'm specifically interested in gloss spray varnish. The matt stuff is available fairly easily in shops and at shows.

My order for aerosol varnish from another internet supplier arrived in the post with an exemption certificate marked "medical supplies" !

For gloss spray varnish (and matt black and white primers) I use Halfords own brand which I pick up in person - more branches of Halfords than there are wargames shops and they come in nice big cans.

I know here in N.I we cant get aerosols sent from the UK from webstores there, we have to wait for shops to get them in via the ferries  which shoots the price up sadly

Quote from: AndyT on 02 August 2013, 10:45:15 AM
I'm specifically interested in gloss spray varnish. The matt stuff is available fairly easily in shops and at shows.

My order for aerosol varnish from another internet supplier arrived in the post with an exemption certificate marked "medical supplies" !

We don't get down your way much unfortunately!  If you're going to Colours, I'll have the Vallejo spray varnishes at the show.