The Hahnemühle paper surfaces seem to scratch readily. I didn't noticed it until the humidity went through the roof (not literally). Does anyone have experience with Hahnemühle Protective Spray?
Does it work well? Are there other products that are better?
I haven't experienced scratches with Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308, but as with all matte surfaces, it shows finger prints and other surface irregularities from coming in contact with most anything. Wearing cotton gloves when working with it is worth the hassle. I've been using Hahnemühle Protective Spray on all kinds of substrates for a couple of years, and once you get the hang of how quickly to move across the print and the distance from it, it works great. I've used the Premier Print Shield too, and have not seen a difference between the two products. Getting used to moving across the print more quickly than what seems "right" is the hardest, and most important, thing about it. Too slow or hesitating will cause an overload of spray... especially after the first layer.
