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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: felix5616 on September 08, 2013, 04:08:51 pm
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I have a HVLP fuji sprayer. I would like a matte finish spray to protect matte surfaces after printing. Any recommendations for protective sprays that are designed for matter papers?
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Premier Print Shield spray---in an aerosol can.
If I need more protection on matte fine art papers, I use Breathing Color's Timeless matte----and roll it on. HVLP sprayer doesn't work as well here for me.
ken
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I use Hahnemuhle's spray. In a can.
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Premier Print Shield spray---in an aerosol can.
If I need more protection on matte fine art papers, I use Breathing Color's Timeless matte----and roll it on. HVLP sprayer doesn't work as well here for me.
ken
Hi Ken -- just confirming: you roll Breathing Color's Timeless matte varnish on ink-jet prints and ... don't put them under glass? I've been looking for a way to sell matte prints without glass. Much of my work has extensive black areas, which are, IME, especially prone to bruising. Thanks. --Kirby.
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Hi Kirby,
I'm not a fan of rolling. It's not that rolling is so difficult, but that HVLP is so much easier. That being said, I've found that when applying a sealant/protectant heavier than something like Premier Art Print Shield---rolling works best to really work in the varnish. I haven't had good luck with other varnishes like Glamour II; only rolling Timeless works for me consistently.
These prints have been off of an Epson 9900. Some have gone under glass anyway, but I've actually been stretching the prints like a gallery wrapped canvas. It's not something that I do often.
I do believe I might have made a small video (not sure I can find it) pouring coffee and ice cream on a matte print (protected with Timeless) and rinsing it off with water. ;D
ken