[Leica] Coatings for matte prints

[roark.paul at gmail.com (Paul Roark)]

All of the sprays I've used lower the dmax.  Lascaux Fixativ lowers it the
least.  The Lascaux I refer to has no UV blocking.  I would only use it on
matte paper to help adhere the pigment to the paper in situations like
shipping a rolled print where there is some risk of abrasion.

If a huge amount of a thick water-based coating is used, you can actually
turn a matte paper into a gloss print.  But, this is not recommended.

Paul


On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Ken Carney <kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote:

> I read that some sprays would enhance blacks on matte papers, so I tried a
> few years ago with not so good results, not counting the fumes (far out,
> man...).  When I look at the display "ratings" of premium matte papers, it
> seems they last practically forever without any treatment.  Just a thought.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ken Carney
> www.kencarney.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Adam
> Bridge
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 11:16 AM
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> Subject: [Leica] Coatings for matte prints
>
> I happen to like very much the look of large matte prints on thick
> gatorboard or foamcore.
>
> I have read that there are spray coatings which might be applied to reduce
> UV. There may be other reasons as well.
>
> If any of you happen to display prints this way I'd be interested in your
> thoughts.
>
> Thanks
>
> Adam
>
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