Paint equivalent guide

Gloss Varnish (70.510) Vallejo Model Color varnish paint equivalents (#FFFFFF)

Gloss Varnish (70.510) is a transparent gloss varnish used as a finishing coat. The most credible indexed replacement is Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.0).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Gloss VarnishAK Interactive
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
ArdcoatCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Gloss VarnishArmy Painter
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Gloss Varnish (70.510)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gloss Varnish (70.510) in the current local catalogue is Gloss Varnish from AK Interactive (Delta-E 0.0).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Current best global replacement: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.0).

No. An opaque gloss paint is still opaque, while Ardcoat is used as a transparent finishing coat.

Use it in the finishing stage to protect a surface and add wet, glassy reflections to gems, lenses, or liquids.

Gloss Varnish (70.510) is a transparent gloss varnish used as a finishing coat. The most credible indexed replacement is Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.0).

A gloss varnish replacement has to stay transparent and glossy after drying. Colour similarity on white data alone is not enough.

  • Best global replacement: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0
  • Best colour-only result: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0
  • Best functional alternative: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0

How should you replace Gloss Varnish (70.510)?

Ardcoat is applied as a gloss finishing coat. The important checks are transparency, gloss level, and finish behaviour after drying.

Use it to protect a surface, push gem or lens reflections, and create wet-looking details after the colour work is finished.

Current best global replacement: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0. Closest functional alternative: Gloss Varnish (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0.

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