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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Laquer on matte prints?

2004-06-09 by J Vee

I use ClearJet, a solvent based UV product on several kinds of matte media
and have never seen ³blotches².  This after three coats, each 90 degrees off
axis from the previous.  If fact, I believe the company suggests that only
solvent based sprays be used on waterbased ink prints.  J Vee

On 6/9/04 12:32 AM, "nick_h_nugent" <nick_h_nugent@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm sure this lacquer is solvent based. What this means is the
> solvent will soak right through the surface and your print will look
> like it's got blotches of kerosene. On matte print you need at least
> a coat of water based acrylic, then the lacquer or varnish can go on
> top without interacting with the substrate.
> 
> --nick



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