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Custom Advice- One Year Update
« on: May 10, 2024, 04:28:50 PM »
The spray sealant I used on my Nettle custom is still tacky after a year of her being on display. What should I do? Maybe I should go over her with Mod Podge? I don't want to ruin her paint job.
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2024, 05:07:50 PM »
Nooooo Mod Podge! Mod Podge is glue, it will only make her worse.

I would get some polyurethane varnish and brush it on. Vallejo makes a good one.
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2024, 05:10:19 PM »
I see! People have been getting mixed results from Mod Podge, so I was hesitant. I think the air I sprayed the sealant in is too humid, but I can't really control that. Thank you!
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2024, 05:13:07 PM »
Mod Podge was once the recommended sealer, but it's really not good for most objects. It's great with paper. I live in a very hot and humid climate and have spent years looking for a sealer that won't go tacky. These days, I choose to leave my customs mostly unsealed, but when I do use one, I have the Vallejo.
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2024, 11:58:28 PM »
I second BC's advice, polyurethane varnish should do the trick. :)
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2024, 10:05:00 AM »
Okay! There's DuraClear Matte Varnish at my Walmart, do you think that brand works?
It says polyurethane.
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2024, 10:17:47 AM »
Okay! There's DuraClear Matte Varnish at my Walmart, do you think that brand works?
It says polyurethane.

It should work just fine :bigups:

(Edit to add: I'm not familiar with that brand but I googled it and it should be similar to other polyurethane varnishes. Just make sure to gently shake or stir it before applying - I'm not James Bond so I prefer stirring, lol - otherwise it may end up glossy! I've made that mistake before :D )
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2024, 10:27:43 AM »
Sounds good, thank you very much!

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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2024, 12:15:10 AM »
I also recommend something other than Mod Podge, although I used that when I started! I personally use a brush-on Testor's Dullcote or Glosscote, I like those a lot! Best of luck! :cheer:
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2024, 04:30:25 AM »
DuraClear is a good brand, it should work fine :) But yes, stir it first.
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update (SOLVED)
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2024, 05:52:58 AM »
Thank you for the advice everyone, I did two full coats of the varnish on my pony and it solved my problem! It was a little tricky working around the mane plugs but I got it down! She looks brand new again apart from some dust I couldn't get off. If it really bothers me, I can sand and paint over. I'm just happy that she won't stick to my shelf now!
DuraClear really was a life saver. I'll be using that for all my customs now!
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2024, 02:43:05 PM »
Glad to hear it! :D
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Re: Custom Advice- One Year Update
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2024, 03:24:46 AM »
I use DuraClear Ultra Matte and Gloss for my customs. You can even airbrush it, if you thin it down with water.

 

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