sealing and-or varnishing oil paints?

[humble fossil]

Been dabbling a little in oils and some of my results are glossy. I can’t find any definitive answers online. What do you use to varnish or seal oils with a matte finish?

[past stream]

I just spray my usual matte mr. hobby topcoat over them about 24hrs after I apply them. Haven't had problems yet.

[humble fossil]

Mine will not be cured in 24hrs prob closer to a week. Is that your final stage or have you ever painted on top of the varnish?

[tulip niche]

I use Vallejo Mecha Varnish Matte

[past stream]

I've gone back and painted over them again with no problems. The topcoat is a lacquer so it doesn't pick back up so I can use enamels, oils and acrylics over it again.

[humble fossil]

Ok thanks ill order a matte lacquer topcoat. I appreciate the help.

[past stream]

Just make sure you're spraying thin/light coats and not flooding it.

[humble fossil]

Because the size (lotr) I might look for a brush on for that reason

[past stream]

That'll pick up your oils and paint coat.

[humble fossil]

Even if it’s cured?

[past stream]

yep

Lacquer is super destructive to lower layers

It's why I use the spray cans.

[humble fossil]

I have an old beater airbrush. Maybe an option?

[past stream]

Yeah, that'd work. You just don't want to be running a brush over it because the friction will pick up your oils and paints.

[humble fossil]

Ok I’ll grab something and spray it out of something lol thanks again I appreciate it. Hoping these horses get looking better

[tulip niche]

You could use a can of Testors Dull Cote:

Testors Spray Lacquer 3oz, Clear Coat https://a.co/d/4kRAMLp