| Tyler326 | 01 Apr 2013 2:43 p.m. PST |
Has anyone had any experience with Krylon Matte finish? I used it and it seems to leave a 'sheen' and does not really live up to the claim of a Matte finish. I tried Rustoleum also with the same results. Any one have a sprsy matte finish they use that actually does have a true matte finish i.e. no sheen at all?
Thanks all. |
| Fredloan | 01 Apr 2013 2:47 p.m. PST |
In the U.S. I recommend Testor's Matte finish. It works great if you want no shine at all. I tried Army painter and Rustoleum and did not like the finish. |
| John de Terre Neuve | 01 Apr 2013 2:54 p.m. PST |
I like the AP matt, Testors Dullcote is expensive I find. John |
| Garand | 01 Apr 2013 2:55 p.m. PST |
I use Krylon Matte, and think it works better than Testors Dullcote in the rattle can. Always completely baffled when people describe Dullcote as being dead matte (I have to use almost the whole can, misting on the dullcote, in order to get anything close to that effect…) Damon. |
| LeadAsbestos | 01 Apr 2013 3:04 p.m. PST |
The Krylon is tough as hell, but is not all that flat. I still use it, as the price cant be beat! |
| Who asked this joker | 01 Apr 2013 3:14 p.m. PST |
Depends on what you are spraying over. I found it works well with metal miniatures. On plastic for some reason, it can be a bit shiny and needs a couple of coats. Maybe something about a chemical int he plastic bleeding through or something. |
| Garand | 01 Apr 2013 5:08 p.m. PST |
Seriously, I wonder if what Joker said about plastic/metal has any bearing; I used it on ESCI figures after painting.
Possibly; I was using it on plastic models. If that is the case, then it really sucks as a product, considering it is for plastic models! Damon. |
| Ragbones | 01 Apr 2013 6:19 p.m. PST |
Dullcote is definitely more expensive but for me it provides the finish I want combined with solid protection. If I'm going to go through the expense, time, and effort to field painted miniatures I sure don't want to all of a sudden 'go cheap' and use a product that doesn't get the job done. I've tried Krylon and a host of others but Testors gave me what I was looking for. Depending on where you buy it, some retailers will sell Dullcote in a handy 6-pack that brings the cost-per-can down a bit. |
Jay Wirth  | 01 Apr 2013 7:12 p.m. PST |
I have been using Krylon #1311 since the late 80s on all my figures – I like it. |
| BCantwell | 01 Apr 2013 7:26 p.m. PST |
I find Dullcoat gives the flattest finish, but I've never found it to be a particularly tough finish. Krylon is a lot better as a protective coat in my experience. One thing I have found is that you can get a flatter finish out of Krylon Matte if you make sure the figure will dry quickly. I put a small space heater outside the box I use as my spray booth and blow warm dry air into the box. |
| darclegion | 02 Apr 2013 5:45 a.m. PST |
I use Krylon matte myself. I really shake the can good, and leave it upside down for a few minutes and shake again. I like the finish, its not super flat, but leaves a nice sheen, imo, it makes the colors blend better and pop. tom |
| ochoin ceithir | 02 Apr 2013 5:49 a.m. PST |
You can't shake Krylon too much. |
| Hitman | 02 Apr 2013 11:16 a.m. PST |
Tyler326;
I use the Krylon Matte spray finish with 2 light coats which is an excellent sealer. I then use a light coat of Testors Dullcoat spray which eliminates the sheen completely and the combined three coats is superior to anything else I have tried in preventing chips, etc. |
| FatherOfAllLogic | 02 Apr 2013 2:10 p.m. PST |
Testors Dullcote, for decades. |
| dantheman | 02 Apr 2013 4:57 p.m. PST |
Interesting…I magic wash my figures using a future/pledge acrylic mix I blend. Then the Krylon. It is not completely Matt. I assumed it was the effect of the Future coat being so glossy. I guess I am not alone. I like my process despite its shortcomings because Future is TOUGH and the magic wash shading is quick and works well. May have to try Testors despite the price. |
| Fredloan | 02 Apr 2013 8:21 p.m. PST |
you can always use a krylon and if the coat is too shiny then Dullcote over it. You have the strong Krylon and the flat Dullcote. Seriously, as much as we all spend on figures how much more id Dullcote in the overall scheme if it gives you the look you want. |
| dantheman | 03 Apr 2013 7:45 p.m. PST |
Working on SYW figures now. Tested and found Krylon works if you spray twice. I waited at least a day after Future wash was applied and in between sprays. Second coat of Krylon was thicker than the first. Not sure if Krylon is as economical now as it seems you have to coat more. |
| Fredloan | 03 Apr 2013 7:56 p.m. PST |
I am not sure how tough Dullcote is, no issues so far. I like it because I can spray a heavy coat and it just dries to a beautiful matte finish. If you hold the can too far away it will leave a semi cloudy finish. If this happens just respray and it clears right up. |
