AK Interactive 3G Acrylic Varnish 100ml – Brush-On Finish

AK Interactive 3G Acrylic Varnish 100ml in Matt, Satin, and Gloss for Scale Models and Miniatures

• All Three Finishes on One Page – Matt, Satin, and Gloss are the three sheen levels every painted model moves between during a build. Instead of hunting each one down on a separate page, select the finish you need from the dropdown above: Matt (AK11237), Satin (AK11238), or Gloss (AK11239).
• Brush-On Straight From the Bottle – The 3rd Generation acrylic formula is pre-thinned to brushing consistency and self-levels as it dries, so brush marks flow out instead of showing in the finish. No mixing, no ratios. For airbrush application, dilute with AK11500 3G Acrylic Thinner.
• Seals Paint and Sets Up the Next Layer – A varnish coat does two jobs: it protects the paintwork underneath from handling wear, and it controls the surface for whatever comes next. Gloss creates the smooth base that decals and enamel washes need to behave correctly, while Matt and Satin deliver the final sheen the model displays with.
• 100ml Workshop Size – Nearly six times the volume of a standard 17ml dropper bottle. Enough to varnish full armor kits, aircraft, terrain pieces, and entire wargaming armies without running dry mid-batch.

📝 Product Description

Varnish is the layer that decides how a finished model actually looks and how long the paintwork survives. Acrylic paint on its own is vulnerable: it rubs at contact points, fingerprints during gameplay, and wears at edges every time the model is transported. A clear varnish coat seals all of it under a protective film. Just as important, varnish controls sheen — and sheen is what separates a toy-like finish from a scale-realistic one. Armor and terrain read as real in dead-flat matt, aircraft and vehicles sit naturally in satin, and glass, wet effects, and pre-decal surfaces need gloss.

The AK Interactive 3G Acrylic Varnish range covers all three of those jobs with one water-based formula in three finishes. Because it is part of the 3rd Generation acrylic system, it goes down over cured acrylic, lacquer, or enamel base coats without reacting with the paint underneath, and it slots directly into the standard multi-layer workflow: base coat, gloss varnish, decals and enamel washes, then a final matt or satin coat to unify the whole surface. This listing carries the 100ml brush-on bottle in all three finishes as separate variants.

💡 How to Use

Make sure the paint underneath is fully cured before varnishing — rushing this step is the most common cause of frosting and cloudiness. Shake the bottle thoroughly, then apply thin, even coats with a soft flat brush, working in one direction and avoiding pooling in recesses. Two thin coats always beat one heavy coat. The formula self-levels as it dries, so resist the urge to rework an area once it starts to set. For airbrush application, dilute with AK11500 3G Acrylic Thinner and spray at low pressure in light passes. If you plan to apply decals or enamel washes, lay down the Gloss first, complete that work, then finish with Matt or Satin to bring the sheen back down. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.

🎯 Finish Selection Guide

Select the finish that matches the surface you are sealing. Each finish is available as a variant — use the dropdown above to add specific SKUs to your cart.

• AK11237 – Matt Varnish (dead-flat final topcoat for armor, AFVs, figures, terrain, and any surface where shine breaks the scale effect)
• AK11238 – Satin Varnish (soft in-between sheen for aircraft, modern vehicles, skin tones, leather, and worn equipment)
• AK11239 – Gloss Varnish (working coat before decals and enamel washes; final finish for canopies, headlights, fresh paint, and wet-look effects)

📐 Specifications

• Brand: AK Interactive
• Product Type: Acrylic Varnish
• Formula: 3rd Generation (3G) Water-Based Acrylic
• Volume: 100ml per Bottle
• Finish Options: Matt, Satin, or Gloss
• Matt SKU: AK11237
• Satin SKU: AK11238
• Gloss SKU: AK11239
• Application: Brush-Ready Undiluted; Dilute with AK11500 3G Acrylic Thinner for Airbrush
• Cleanup: Water (While Wet)
• Apply Over: Fully Cured Acrylic, Lacquer, or Enamel Base Coats
• Safety Note: Not Recommended for Children Under 10
• Country of Origin: Spain