| Soviet605 | 27 Jun 2009 2:00 p.m. PST |
This probablly is a dumb question. I use the model master spray flat coat that comes in ridiculously small and expensive can's. Can i just use any flat coat spray on my models? Like say from the automotive section at walmart? Am i paying for something i need to or just getting milked for cash by my local hobby store? |
 John the OFM  | 27 Jun 2009 2:03 p.m. PST |
I use Krylon's Flat Clear, and I get it at Wal-Mart for $2.99 USD for a large can. It beats Dullcote in price, being twice the size and half the price, and dulls things nicely. |
 Doms Decals  | 27 Jun 2009 2:09 p.m. PST |
Yep – no need for a "modelling" spray – give whatever a try, and see if you like the finish. I still use Dullcote 'cos frankly I've not found anything locally that matches the quality, but any matt finish should do the job; just personal taste as to what's a good enough end result. |
| Garand | 27 Jun 2009 2:46 p.m. PST |
I use Krylon too. Big can, cheaper than Dullcote, and -- most importantly -- better performance. Altogether a better product IMHO. Damon. |
| Ditto Tango 2 1 | 27 Jun 2009 2:55 p.m. PST |
Hi Soviet605, In my opinion and experience, Krylon's flat sucks golfballs through a garden hose compared to Testors. I excitedly bought the sort of can described above a couple of years ago and the results were not so good. So much so, I broke out the Testors afterward. Testors really is not that expensive. What I'd recommend you do, is go ahead and buy the Krylon and compare its results to other projects you've sprayed with Testors. It won't hurt anything and, if like me, you think it is too satin-like, you can always respray with testors when it has dried. If you like the result, then you do end up with a cheaper alternative, though.
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Tim |
| Garand | 27 Jun 2009 3:30 p.m. PST |
Now here is the great mystery. There are some people that will swear that Testors dullcote is the bees knees. I have never had good performance with it AT ALL. I don't know if maybe my standards for what a "dullcote" should be is just different than everyone else's, but when I use dullcote on 1/35 scale models, I literally have to use an entire can, misting it on the model over a course of a week or more, before I get a satisfactory level of dullness. If I don't mist, not only does it turn satin-y, but it also clogs or obscures details. So maybe Northeastern PA gets the reject cans or something… Damon. |
Wyatt the Odd  | 27 Jun 2009 3:34 p.m. PST |
A lot of it depends on humidity and temperature. I use the cheap stuff and I've only had it go south on me one time when it interacted with the paint I'd used. Gloss or matte, it hasn't mattered – the cheap stuff works. Wyatt |
| bjporter | 28 Jun 2009 8:48 a.m. PST |
I still use dullcoat, mostly to avoid the dreaded (so I just finished painting 100 Old Guard Grenadiers and picked up my can of clear coat and sprayed them, to my horror it was a can of white primer) situation. The big cans are primer, the small cans gloss & dullcoat. One day I might be brave enought to buy a big can of clear coat… |
| wrgmr1 | 28 Jun 2009 9:06 a.m. PST |
I found that older cans of Dullcoat can give you that white satin-y finish as well. Never had a problem with Krylon. |
| wrgmr1 | 28 Jun 2009 9:06 a.m. PST |
I found that older cans of Dullcoat can give you that white satin-y finish as well. Never had a problem with Krylon. Has anyone tried the new Krylon acrylic clear coat yet? |
| vogless | 28 Jun 2009 6:53 p.m. PST |
Didn't know there's "new" Krylon stuff out there. A few things I've found. Krylon ROCKS for the PRICE. Be careful not to spray too close, you'll get a shine. I try to mist the models from around 18" away. Also, too many coats seem to give a shine as well. Less is more. Testors is the absolute king of the hill. No doubt. However, it gets expensive quick. I used to go with 1-2 coats Krylon, then Testors. Now, I keep Testors around in case there's an accident and the Krylon won;t cut it anymore. Play with it and see what you like. |
