{"product_id":"ak-interactive-ultra-matte-varnish-60ml","title":"AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish 60ml – Original Dead-Flat Formula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish 60ml – The Original Dead-Flat Acrylic Formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Original One\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – AK Interactive's own product page labels this as \"the original\" — the pre-3rd-Generation formula that launched the ultra-matte category in scale modeling over a decade ago. Still in production because competition painters specifically request it over newer reformulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Thin Consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e – Noticeably thinner than AK's later reformulations and far thinner than Tamiya or Model Master flat coats. Most airbrushes spray it straight from the bottle without pre-thinning, which saves the step of mixing a separate working cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Display, Not Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e – The high matting agent concentration produces the deepest possible flat finish but makes the cured coat more fragile than standard matt varnishes. The right choice for figures, busts, display models, and photography subjects. Gaming miniatures that get handled regularly are better served by a more durable finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Reflection for Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glossy finishes blow out white balance under studio lighting and obscure detail in macro photography. This varnish kills every trace of shine — why 28mm and 75mm bust painters use it for portfolio pieces and social media submissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📝 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard matte varnishes leave residual sheen that reads as unnatural on figures under focused display lighting. \u003cstrong\u003eAK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that sheen to zero — what one reviewer described as \"so flat that your black becomes a black hole.\" This is AK's pre-3G formula, kept in production because many painters have used it for years and trust its specific behavior over newer formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60ml dropper bottle is the smaller, lower-price option in AK's ultra-matte line. For modelers who varnish occasionally, or who want to sample the formula before committing to a larger format, this is the right starting size. The waterborne acrylic chemistry is odorless, non-toxic, and thins with AK-712 Acrylic Thinner when heavier dilution is needed. Apply only as a final sealing coat — not a preparation varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 How to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle thoroughly before every use — the matting agents settle at the bottom and must be fully redispersed or the finish will be patchy. Apply over fully cured paint and completed weathering. For airbrush application, the thin consistency usually sprays directly from the bottle at low pressure in multiple light passes. If heavier dilution is needed, use AK-712 Acrylic Thinner (not AK11500, which pairs with AK's 3rd Generation line). For brush application, dip lightly and apply in thin even strokes without overworking. Two light coats produce a more consistent finish than one heavy coat and reduce the chance of the cured surface powdering under handling. Allow 12 hours for full cure before handling. Test on a scrap surface first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK Interactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra Matte Varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Acrylic Varnish (pre-3rd Generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra Matte (Dead-Flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK183\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8436535571838\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterborne Acrylic, Non-Toxic, Odorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60ml Dropper Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Thinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK-712 Acrylic Thinner, or distilled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply Over:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Cured Acrylic, Enamel, or Lacquer Paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure painting, bust painting, competition entries, display models, photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 hours full cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708803072226,"sku":"AK-183","price":6.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/2014\/0770\/files\/AK-Interactive-Ultra-Matte-Varnish-AK183.jpg?v=1776629367","url":"https:\/\/happibee.com\/products\/ak-interactive-ultra-matte-varnish-60ml","provider":"Happibee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}