"shiny Dullcote" Topic

I typically give a gloss coat for protection, and a Dullcote spray to get rid of the shine. Sometimes, as with my current project, I still have a shine after the Dullcote.

I've read threads here, and I don't think I'm suffering from humidity, or excess spraying.

If you have such a problem, would you expect a light dusting to correct it? Or do multiple layers make it worse?

I may try to pick up a different matte sealer from a craft store, but I'd like to know more about getting rid of the shine.

The can is almost empty. That might be relevant, but spray does come out and smell normal.

andy

Use paint on and shake it enough to disperse the grit particles in it.

Could be temperature? I get the room temp up to at least 68 degrees F (no idea what that is in C).

Andy I've tried all the spray varnishes you can think of and I've eventually settled on the Matt version of this

link

It's fantastic, if you want a really flat Matt finish and I've never had a problem with it regarding frosting or sheen.

Testors dullcote goes on pretty darned flat. From this perspective, I've not had a problem with it being shiny…ever. The only problem I've ever hadd with it is that it can frost up pretty easily in higher humidity. So be very careful that the weather conditions are OK.

I have used Dullcote for decades. The last few cans I bought I noticed were not gloss but definitely not the old Dullcote. I asked a guy at Walther's and he said I was not the only one noticing this.

Dulcote drying shiny is usually a mixing/temperature issue. In this case I'd almost guarantee it was a mixing issue caused by a near empty can that had settled funny.

It's not mixed properly. Turn the can upside down for a couple of minutes then shake the heck out of the can.

Also, check the labeling it is tiny and one can be easily mistake gloss cote for dull cote.

I have never had a case of a glossy dull cote but I am wary of humidity and dull cote spray only on dry days.

I swear I once had a can of Dullcote that was mislabeled. I love the stuff, but that one can was a nightmare.

I'm with Jeff965.

Never had an issue with W&N Professional Matt spray varnish. Flat, forgiving and fantastic.

I do two coats of Dull Coat and I allow an overnight for the gloss to completely dry.

A near empty can may very well be missing what it needs to do the trick – especially if that can has given you no troubles before.

I'm also in the upside-down/shake the out of it camp.

There are only two things that cause this.
Humidity and not shaking the can up enough.
The last carton of Dullcote I bought had to be shaken up more than in the previously 35 years. If I shake it up for 2-3 minutes, no problems – and I go through LOTS of Dullcote.

I used dull cote from Testors for years without incident but a couple of years ago I had a bad experience & just don't trust it to be flat any more – after looking for awhile I came across Army Painter Anti-Shine – my current hands down favorite although I don't use most of their other products

Army Painter Anti Shine is the best out there

I would guess you shiny cote under is most of problem but have had shiny dullcote Nick off problems. Very rare with real dullcote

I bought a can of Krylon matte spray. I can't tell it did anything different. Same shine. It isn't gloss, but didn't make it flat. You can see here:
TMP link
(Follow link in first post, click on top picture.)

I guess I shouldn't be so cheap. There was a $12.99 USD spray there, may have been Winsor and Newton. Couldn't bring myself to go there.

andy

I have used Testors Dull coat for years and never had an issue until last week. Q!@$%! frosting! I sprayed in my house with no humidity to speak of. I am loath to toss a full can out but I don't want to use it on my painted figures again.