A long-time Testors Dullcote user, I recently tried and converted to Krylon clear flat. There is no spotting or sploches on the finish like I've seen with Dullcote. It also comes in an 11 oz. can, versus the 3 oz. Dullcote, for anyone looking for an alternative. I might just try the satin version for models that need to look fresh. Krylon: Products: Acrylic Crystal Clear
What I use and QUESTIONS TOO... I've been using Testors Gloss #1161, Dull #1160 and thin it with #1159. For the most part I've been pretty happy with the results. While we're on the topic and important to final results. I'm guessing some of you use the above mentioned products, and maybe even others with the same issues. Gloss coat, I usually try to do a 50/50 mix but it seems like it stays tacky for quite a long time, like several months or longer kind of a long time. What brand and mix do you guys use? Dull coat, I've tried a few different types and generally have no issues. The problem with dull coat is usually later down the road for me. Some tiny little bit of excess lube from the engine gets on the dull coat and it spreads like wild fire. Next thing you know, you have this goofy glossy wavey tacky spot on the side of the engine and NO way to fix it. Is this one just me? Any answers on this one would probably help alot of us.
I think it may be a humidity issue. I try to keep the thinner to about 25% on Testor's laquers. I have used many different products, but my favorites are the Testors Laquers. They go on smooth, are clear when wet and dry quickly enough to handle in a few minutes. I also use Floquil hi-gloss for vehicle windows and as a cutting agent for Floquil paints. I do not like to use it on its own becasue of its yellow tint. I have used both Testors and Modelflex acrylic clear coats and never really liked them. The paints go on too thick, have water-like surface tension, and have a milky look untill dry. While the end result can be compairable to the laquer paints, the process of painting is different and you can't really see how the paint will turn out untill it is dry and thats too late to make corrections.
I've used the Pollyscale finishes lately for airbrushing along with the Microscale stuff. Dullcoat is always handy if I want to rattle can something. BTW, those looking for matte medium, try Modge Podge matte next time..
While I don't have any problems with splotches when I apply Dullcote, I have noticed that splotches do show up when you weather something that has been finished with Dullcote. I also find that Dullcote leaves a very smooth finish that looks nice but doesn't take pastel chalks too well for weathering when compared to a surface painted with a flat finish paint. I am also going to try the Krylon clear flat finish since their flat paints take chalks well for weathering. Jamie
Alright guys. I've been looking at the site for Krylon's products, and the only things listed as being crystal clear all say they are acrylic based. Are those the ones that other people have talked about using?
just stripped 3 kato c44-9w's. they were painted with floquil black then hit with testors gloss decaled then gloss again and finished with testors dullkote. the paint after being dried for 3 to 4 months looks kinda funny like there were dry spots in the paint and the decals.... you could tell the model was shot with flat black then glossed.. This time i'm trying poly scale black and there gloss and dull. Decals are still microscale NS.. i used pollyscale nato black today :thumbs_up::thumbs_up: SMOOTH painting now i need to toss all my oil based paint away!!
