Digital BW, The Print

>Does this product work as well as the normal PremierArt Print Shield?

The water-based coating are very different, in my experience, than the
solvent based ones.  On matte paper, I usually want no visible change in
appearance from a solvent-based spray.  That's not going to happen with the
water-based coatings.  They go on thick and will turn a matte paper into
more of a glossy one.  I think the potential is huge, but getting an even
coat is tricky, and it's a lot more work.  I think shops that have the
proper spraying equipment and spray booths may be the only way to go with
them.

I have not used the water based coatings on glossy papers very much.  I've
tried some sprays that were less than the HVLP spray equipment, and the
results have not been very good.  With practice I might be able to get
there, but I have not done so yet.

So, I stick with the solvent based Lascaux for matte unless UV protection is
needed, then it's Print Shield.  But, I always spray in an open garage, with
goggles and with a respirator if the circumstances are such that I might
have to breathe while spraying. 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com