The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish for Miniature Painting - Acrylic after Quickshade Protector Spray Varnish for Miniatures, 400ml

I spend my weekend evenings painting DnD miniatures for my weekly tabletop game. I picked up this The Army Painter matt white 400ml acrylic primer spray and it exceeded my expectations. The nozzle sprays an ultra-fine mist, so it never clogs or buries tiny model details. It dries really fast and leaves a smooth matte white base. Acrylic paints stick nicely on top, and colors pop much brighter than over gray primer. Works great on plastic minis for my Warhammer army too. The 400ml can lasts a long time. No overspray issues when I spray outside. This has become my go-to primer for all my hobby projects, highly recommended!🖌️

I get it. You're wondering what makes this worth 3x as much as a can of Rust-Oleum? In short: it self levels far better (read: less likely to clog details), it DRINKS up acrylic paint, and it gives great coverage (I do recommend two very thin coats still). The white is great for making brighter schemes pop. The black is the obvious choice for keeping recesses dark (free detail). (Er... don't judge the printer by my bad painting... and mold line cleanup.)

Primarily grabbed this for sealing my DnD miniatures after painting at the picnic table by the trailhead. The smell hits harder than I’d like, so I step back and spray with my arm fully out. The coat goes on smooth and clear and my little ranger mini looked great after drying.

Good paint, but they have issues with the plastic protective cap. There are special instructions for taking the cap on and off. The instructions aren’t on the can. If you treat it like a normal spray can you can break the spray nozzle off. If you get one I suggest leaving the cap off. They did make good and offer me a refund or a replacement can.

I purchased and received a can of primer that had a defective nozzle, and Amazon was unable to provide a return or exchange. I reached out to The Army Painter support team directly and received a prompt response from Iben. They handled the situation professionally, explained their quality control process, and verified my information quickly. I received a replacement can within a week. It is clear this company stands by its products and values its customers. Their direct support far exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them for both their paints and their commitment to service. I have been painting miniatures for over 30 years and i FULLY ENDORSE THIS BRAND!! This Mat White Primer is GORGEOUS! I'm doing an all black and white set for D&D so the primer is essential for this project and I couldn't be more impressed with the results. The Arm Painter has made me a loyal customer for life!

Only issue I had with it was when I first got it and it sprayed some extra particles over my first mini. Honestly its my fault I just suggest spraying it for a few seconds before first use. Other than that it spread great and had great coverage. I actually used the whole can and intend to buy a replacement! I let mine dry for 24 hours before painting.

Let's face it, when you put a lot of time into painting a miniature, you are already invested. That much time and effort deserve a good product. I've used Army Painter Quickshade on literally hundreds of miniatures with excellent results. (I tried using stain as a dipping method because it was so much cheaper but I wasn't happy with the results.) Because Quickshade gave such excellent results, I decided to use the partner product "Army Painter Anti-shine". The first can or two was okay, nothing fabulous but it really made the Quickshade look good. After a couple of cans, I got what I thought was a bad can and it sprayed white all over my miniatures. This experience was repeated on three more cans of the product out of four cans over a year or so. I always followed spraying instructions to the letter, but I stored the cans in the garage where I thought they might have been damaged because of extreme temperatures. (I'd had good results in the past, so it seemed logical.) I recently (September 2018) bought one last can, which cost $15 and took a full week to arrive because spray paint has to be delivered by ground. I kept the can in the house for a week until I had proper spraying weather and again, followed the directions to the letter, only to find white residue on newly painted and dipped miniatures. Very disappointing! I remembered that I had an old can of Krylon (clear flat) that was used for a Halloween craft project a couple of years ago in the garage. (Walmart, $4.97 for a 25% larger can... This spray had been exposed to the same elements the Anti-shine cans had.) I decided to try it on one miniature, so I picked one I didn't like as much and ten seconds later, it was perfect. No overspray. No shine. No extra coats. No waiting. Done perfectly at 1/3 the cost! I'm convinced! Anti-shine is simply not a reliable product, particularly for the price point. If you are a haven't tried Quickshade yet, by all means, do so. You won't regret it. It's definitely worth the extra cost, but do yourself, your wallet, and your miniatures a favor and stay away from Army Painter Anti-shine. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

For my first session, I set a few figures on cardboard outside, shook the can well, and applied light passes instead of trying to cover everything at once. The matte finish gave me a clear surface to work on, and I could still make out the little folds and edges on the models. I let them dry before bringing them back to my worktable, which also kept the painting setup separate from my design materials. I’m glad I bought it because it made that evening’s painting session feel easy to get started. I didn’t have to wrestle with a dark base while checking the color choices, and the white helped me judge the brighter paints on my palette. I’ll reach for this can when I prep the next batch of figures, though I’ll keep spraying outdoors and take my time with thin coats.

Gewohnt gute Qualitlt, sehr ergiebig und schnelltrocknend. Obwohl es deutlich günstigere Alternativen gibt, ist das mein all time Favorit!

Zum Grundieren von Miniaturen eignet sich diese Grundierung super. Sie lässt sich super einfach auftragen und deckt sofort. Sie fließt auch hervorragend in kleine Vertiefungen ohne diese dabei auszufüllen und die Struktur der Figur zu verdecken. Die im Anschluss aufgetragenen Farben halten sehr gut. Man sieht die Grundierung auch nicht durch, egal ob nach der Grundierung mit dunklen oder hellen Farben gearbeitet wird. Die Grundierung mit dem Spray spart im vergleich zum Pinsel enorm viel Zeit. Ich habe die Grundierung bislang nur auf Kunststoff verwendet zu anderen Materialien kann ich keine Aussage treffen.

Stavo cercando un buon prodotto per rifinire i modelli che stampo in 3D e coloro e sono incappato in questo. Il prezzo non e' proprio economico ma neanche oltre la media dei prodotti decenti. E devo dire che questo non e' decente, ma e' superbo. Con letteralmente due leggerissime passate a distanza di 15 minuti l'un l'altra il modello e' venuto benissimo senza alcuna sbavatura. E ne ho usato davvero poco. Mi serviva come finitura per un busto appena dipinto (come primo oggetto su cui testarlo) per dargli un po' di protezione contro i vari agenti atmosferici quali umidita' e freddo, o il molto caldo d'estate (anche se ovviamente lo tengo dentro casa) Il risultato ripeto e' perfetto. Al tatto e' leggermente ruvido ma si sente che c'e' uno strato a protezione dei colori e da anche quell'effetto satinato che mi piace un sacco. Per tutti quelli che stampano 3D e cercano una finitura superba con 2 spruzzate senza spendere un patrimonio... Beh, siete nella giusta pagina.

The Army Painter is one of the best tools for amateur painter-gamers.

I bought The Army Painter Color Primer in White to prep a black metal piece, and the results are fantastic. The coverage is impressive—it managed to mask the original black surface perfectly. What I loved most was how quickly it dried; it was touch-dry in just a few minutes, which really sped up my project. The finish is smooth and creates the perfect base for the final coat of paint. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional-grade primer