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I don't know how you guys get good results from rattle can clear finishes. I haven't tried any of the big box store clear finishes on a models because I don't want to mess up something I've spent a lot of time building and painting. My experience with Dullcote from a rattle can has not been good. Frequently it leaves either a visibly grainy (thin coat) or mottled finish (thick coat). Humidity affects the finish greatly as I don't dare use rattle can Dullcote on a humid day (which is frequent around here).

I get my best results with Dullcote using an airbrush. The airbrush sprays the paint in much finer droplets than is possible from a rattle can nozzle. The result is a very consistent flat finish. The amount of shine can be adjusted by mixing some Glosscote in with the Dullcote.

I like Tamiya rattle can paints although they tend to be expensive. I tried their flat finish and I felt that although flat it left kind of a milky, translucent finish.

Finding Dullcote in bottles can be a problem, however. Testors is reducing its model paint lineup greatly. Several years ago they dumped Floquil. About a year ago they eliminated most of their military paints, now I understand they are eliminating their entire Model Master line, both enamel and acrylic. Supposedly Dullcote and Glosscote will remain available however all the changes they are making seem to be affecting the supply of the paints they are keeping.

Ken

 

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