--- product_id: 7962231 title: "Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can" price: "$91.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/7962231-desert-varnish-uv-lacquer-spray-to-protect-fine-art-inkjet store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Water-fastness boost Covers 50 prints per can UV & scratch protection Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can **Price:** $91.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖼️ Preserve your masterpiece like a pro—no sheen, all shield! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - **How much does it cost?** $91.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/7962231-desert-varnish-uv-lacquer-spray-to-protect-fine-art-inkjet) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Double the Lifespan:** Extends the life of your fine art inkjet prints, keeping colors vibrant and sharp longer. - • **Effortless Application:** Sprays on smoothly with recommended two perpendicular coats for flawless coverage. - • **Water-Resistant Shield:** Enhances water-fastness to safeguard prints from accidental spills and moisture. - • **Trusted by Professionals:** Preferred by artists and photographers for a professional, non-glare finish every time. - • **Invisible Armor for Your Prints:** Protects against scratches, fingerprints, and UV damage without altering the matte finish. ## Overview Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray is a matte-finish protective coating designed specifically for fine art inkjet prints. Each 400ML can covers approximately 50 letter-sized sheets, providing UV, scratch, fingerprint, and water resistance without altering the print’s original surface. Easy to apply with two recommended coats, it doubles print longevity and is highly regarded by professional artists and photographers for its invisible, durable protection. ## Description Scratches, fingerprints, scuffing ... all threats to your prints. We designed our coatings to help eliminate these threats while enhancing the surface of the paper. So pass a print to someone without fear. Let someone turn through your pages without any evidence that they were there. We've got you covered. Offers protection from small scratches, fingerprints and UV rays, yet leaves behind absolutely no sheen at all. Recommend two coats, applied perpendicular (apply the first coat, rotate the sheet 90 degrees and apply the 2nd coat). The surface of your prints will not visibly change as a result of spraying. Designed to be used with matte papers. One can covers approximately 50 letter sized prints. Review: surprising results, great for smallscale printers and professional artists - At first when I was looking for ways to add some extra protection to Marker images and Glicée prints, I had tried most of the other brands out there in vain. After sick of throwing $20+ on cans of aerosol protectorate that didn't do what it said it would, I was at wits end. I went searching around the internet for other small-scale printers and what products they swore by, and more often than not I'd see this come up. Originally, I balked at the idea of spending another $20 a can; I felt like I was just tricking myself with another "of-course-this-wont-ruin-your-prints-we-promise" kind of sale. But when it finally came and I was able to use it on a few different test prints, I was absolutely floored! It does not warp or bleed colors, it does not add glare or reflection to the paper's surface, and it does actually appear to have UV blocking properties (I had a little fading test I set up with a UV bulb I bought for my plants). I work mainly with smaller-size prints (Tabloid or smaller) and I am still on my first can. After being able to see the kind of results I can get with this on projects so far, I'm pretty sure MOAB has a customer for life. Review: Very professional finish - This is a very professional finish. Somehow, the sheen mirrors the original print surface. This is specifically designed to protect ink jet prints but works great on conventional photographic prints as well. I am a 49 year professional photographer and I love this product. ## Features - Lacquer-based Spray - Adds UV- and Scratch-Protection - Improves Water-Fastness - Easy to Apply - Doubles the Life of the Print - 1 Can covers approximately 50 sheets (8.5”x11”) - Made in USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #614,675 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #564 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 106 Reviews | ## Images ![Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TerMmjxBL.jpg) ![Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vzZDHWxkL.jpg) ![Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1Kd3OsEBPL.jpg) ![Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ziQiW3HVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: if i spray this and then the top gets scratched will it leave a mark in the varnish?** A: You're answering your own question. Yes. A scratch is a physical inclusion that cuts through the surface of the item being scratched; including varnish. **Q: Can this be used on photo to canvas pieces?** A: Yes **Q: Any idea how much use I may get from one tin on 13X19 prints? Trying to figure how many tins I should buy.** A: I did two coats on some 13x19 prints and I was able to do about 18 prints with one can. **Q: does it work over acrylic paint** A: I have used it over acrylics several times and it does work. As an illustrator, I’ll often work on top of printed material with acrylic inks and acrylic gouache. The spray covers them beautifully. Glossier acrylics may be trickier so test first and use light coats. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ surprising results, great for smallscale printers and professional artists *by H***B on December 15, 2016* At first when I was looking for ways to add some extra protection to Marker images and Glicée prints, I had tried most of the other brands out there in vain. After sick of throwing $20+ on cans of aerosol protectorate that didn't do what it said it would, I was at wits end. I went searching around the internet for other small-scale printers and what products they swore by, and more often than not I'd see this come up. Originally, I balked at the idea of spending another $20 a can; I felt like I was just tricking myself with another "of-course-this-wont-ruin-your-prints-we-promise" kind of sale. But when it finally came and I was able to use it on a few different test prints, I was absolutely floored! It does not warp or bleed colors, it does not add glare or reflection to the paper's surface, and it does actually appear to have UV blocking properties (I had a little fading test I set up with a UV bulb I bought for my plants). I work mainly with smaller-size prints (Tabloid or smaller) and I am still on my first can. After being able to see the kind of results I can get with this on projects so far, I'm pretty sure MOAB has a customer for life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very professional finish *by M***H on May 17, 2024* This is a very professional finish. Somehow, the sheen mirrors the original print surface. This is specifically designed to protect ink jet prints but works great on conventional photographic prints as well. I am a 49 year professional photographer and I love this product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best I have used. *by V***N on August 4, 2026* The best spray varnish. I used it over ink jet photos printed on canvas and paper. ## Frequently Bought Together - Moab Desert Varnish UV Lacquer Spray to Protect Fine Art Inkjet Prints, 400ML Can - Scotch Photo Mount Adhesive, 10.3oz, Safe for Color Photos, Illustrations and Pictures (6094) - 4-Inch Rubber Brayer Roller for Printmaking, Great for Gluing Application Also. 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