Army Painter: Anti Shine Matt Varnish 400ml

The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish Spray

The essential finishing step for every dipped or painted army. The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish is a dedicated ultra-matt acrylic spray varnish designed to eliminate shine and seal your miniatures with a clean, flat finish — while uniquely preserving the metallic sheen of silver and gold areas such as Plate Mail, so your models look exactly as intended.

Formulated specifically to work alongside Quickshade, this varnish neutralises the gloss left by the dipping process and locks in your paintwork with a durable, protective coat. The result is a professional, gallery-quality matt finish that makes colours appear richer and more saturated without flattening metallic highlights.

Key Features

• Ultra-matt finish — eliminates shine completely without dulling metallic areas
• Quickshade compatible — the ideal companion product after dipping
• Preserves metallic effects — Plate Mail, Greedy Gold, and other metallics retain their shine
• Durable protective coat — seals and protects your paintwork from handling and wear
• Fast-drying acrylic formula — ready to handle within minutes
• 100% compatible with the full Warpaints Fanatic range and all acrylic miniature paints
• 400ml can — sufficient for varnishing a full army

Usage Tips

• Allow Quickshade to dry for a minimum of 48 hours before applying
• Apply in a well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15–25°C
• Spray a thin, even coat from approximately 25–30cm
• Never spray in humid or cold conditions — this can cause frosting
• Always test on a spare model first before varnishing your whole army

Perfect For

Any hobbyist using the Quickshade dipping method, or anyone wanting a reliable matt varnish to seal and protect finished miniatures. Essential for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Bolt Action, and any tabletop wargaming army where a clean, non-reflective finish is the goal — and where metallic areas need to remain bright and striking.

From The Army Painter — trusted by hobbyists worldwide for reliable, high-quality finishing products that protect every paintjob.

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