The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish for Miniatures | 400ml Acrylic Spray

Take your miniatures from glossy to true matte with The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish. This 400 ml acrylic spray is designed to tame reflections on models that have been Quickshade-dipped or painted with standard acrylics, helping you achieve a consistent, non-gloss finish on your tabletop-ready figures.

What makes it stand out is its thoughtfully balanced formula: while the finish is clearly matte, it preserves the metallic sheen that some plates and metallic highlights should retain. This means you can keep the impact of metallic accents without unwanted shine across the rest of the model, allowing subtle edge details to remain visible under light and photography.

Key benefits

• Matte look without dulling metallic highlights from Plate Mail and Metallics Warpaints.
• Acrylic, non-toxic formula that dries quickly, enabling faster tabletop readiness.
• Spray-on convenience with thin, controllable coats to minimize over-spray and handling marks.

Why you might choose it

Designed by wargaming and painting veterans, the product aims to help hobbyists get models on the table sooner, with less waiting between steps. The matte finish can help reduce glare under strong lighting and photography, making details stand out more clearly.

Usage and tips

• Usage alignment: Allow Quickshade or another base layer to dry for at least 48 hours before varnishing to achieve best results.
• Application guidance: Apply in a thin coat, avoiding high humidity and extreme cold to prevent tackiness or streaks.

Practical scenarios

Whether you're preparing a single figure or an entire squad, The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish offers a reliable, non-toxic option to seal paint and keep highlights crisp. It is well-suited to models intended for gaming tables, display, or photography where a controlled finish matters.