TimDarrah Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hey, I need some assistance. What is the best Dull Coat out there? And what do you use? I've been useing Testors (spray) for the longest time and never get a truely dull coat, even after multiple coats. One of the guys in the AMPS club I belong to told me about Windsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oil Matt Varnish. That gives a great true dull coat, but when I spray it through my airbrush it "spots" on me and my T-34/76 Mod 1942 Fact. 112 at the AMPS/Atlanta show two weeks ago got low marks for it. I have tried Krylon Matte Finish 1311 in spray form, and it crazed my Airfix 1/72nd P-40B, can't tell if it did it to the just the paint or if it effected the plastic undernieth. So any tips/hints recommendations are very welcome. Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF211 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have been using Alclad Matte or flat depending on what I'm working on. Takes a little longer to dry but the results are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have good luck with Testor's Acryl clear flat. I use their universal thinner and a couple of drops of retarder. I get a dead flat finish. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyKing Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 You can make your own clear flat by adding Tamiya's Flat Base to Future/Pledge with Future Shine (or whatever they're calling it this week). 1 part flat base to 3 parts Future = very flat1 part flat base to 10 parts Future = flat 1 part flat base to 15 parts Future = satin See here for more: http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBridges Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Tim, I used to use Future mixed with Tamiya Flat, but now I use Vallejo Flat mixed about 50/50 with Tamiya X20A thinner. It dries very flat without any spots or specks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimDarrah Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thank you all for the suggestions. Next time in at Hobbytown, I'll pick some Tamiya and Vallejo up to try those out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilky Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I know this is an old thread but I will give my 2 cents because I use Testor's rattle cans top coats. I have gotten some good results by shaking them for a minute, then place them in warm water for a few minutes, usually 5 or so. Then give them another good shaking. I also use their lacquer cleaner to clean off the nozzle before and after spraying. Ron W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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