Dullcoate Replacement

[John1]

Looking for suggestions to replace my beloved Dullcoate.   

[Jager]

I have been using Winsor &Newton Galeria Acrylic Mediums, satin or flat, thinned with Tamiya X20a. I really like the satin because it seems more realistic in most applications. But if you are seeking a totally dead flat finish, this products delivers it.

 

Jager

[Neo]

i use Alclad clear coats, i have 4 or 5 of their sheen, love the strait out of the bottle and the available sheens

[A-10LOADER]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:22 AM, John1 said:

Looking for suggestions to replace my beloved Dullcoate.   

Why ? You can still get it.

Steve

[A-10LOADER]

On 10/31/2024 at 3:32 PM, Neo said:

i use Alclad clear coats, i have 4 or 5 of their sheen, love the strait out of the bottle and the available sheens

I'm currently working on a 72nd scale EP-3E. I wanted a semi-gloss finish on her so I did some tests on some spoons sprayed with Model Master Classic White and Gloss Gull Gray, the same as what's on the model. I used Alclad Gloss Klear Kote ( ALC-310 ) first followed by Alclad Klear Kote Light Sheen. Two coats of each were applied to the spoon, worked great, no reaction, dried fine. Decaled the model and sealed them in with two coats of ALC-311 ( the white and gray were on the model for almost a year ), back on 9/8/24. The model is still tacky in spots . Very disappointed with these results.

Steve

[John1]

40 minutes ago, A-10LOADER said:

Why ? You can still get it.

Steve

I’ve had a hard time finding it and the thinner.   

[A-10LOADER]

21 minutes ago, John1 said:

I’ve had a hard time finding it and the thinner.   

I buy the cans, decant them and spray them thru my airbrush.

Steve

Edited November 4 by A-10LOADER

[Neo]

10 hours ago, A-10LOADER said:

I'm currently working on a 72nd scale EP-3E. I wanted a semi-gloss finish on her so I did some tests on some spoons sprayed with Model Master Classic White and Gloss Gull Gray, the same as what's on the model. I used Alclad Gloss Klear Kote ( ALC-310 ) first followed by Alclad Klear Kote Light Sheen. Two coats of each were applied to the spoon, worked great, no reaction, dried fine. Decaled the model and sealed them in with two coats of ALC-311 ( the white and gray were on the model for almost a year ), back on 9/8/24. The model is still tacky in spots . Very disappointed with these results.

Steve

never had that happen to me with alclad clear, humm excessive micro sold could be the issue I've burned trough some alclad with that

Edited November 5 by Neo

[A-10LOADER]

13 hours ago, Neo said:

never had that happen to me with alclad clear, humm excessive micro sold could be the issue I've burned trough some alclad with that

It's not tacky where the decals are. Needless to say I won't be using the ALC-311 for my finish coat. I got this to do a test with. I wish Testor's had made a semi-gloss clear.

Steve

 

Edited November 5 by A-10LOADER

[Bob MDC]

I've been using Mr Hobby Super Clear UV cut for years with no problem Matt or gloss and from the rattle can !

 

Bob

[patricksparks]

I bought a bottle at HOBBY LOBBY a few months ago, I use lacquer thinner to thin it.

 

Pat

[Dragon]

I’ve had the same issues with the Alcad clears: tacky after months. Will no longer use them. 
Not a fan of rattle cans, but I’ll give the Mr Hobby clears a try. 
Anyone try the Vallejo or Ammo clears?

[A-10LOADER]

3 hours ago, Dragon said:

I’ve had the same issues with the Alcad clears: tacky after months. Will no longer use them. 
Not a fan of rattle cans, but I’ll give the Mr Hobby clears a try. 
Anyone try the Vallejo or Ammo clears?

The only reason I'm trying this is because I need a semi-gloss finish on my 72nd scale EP-3E that won't turn the white yellow. I shy away from white/gray builds just for that reason. I've "tested" the Mr. Hobby and it worked great, did not turn the white yellow, excellent finish when dried and, I put some Tamiya tape on it, did some painting and removed the tape with no issues. These cans have the better nozzles on them, they spray really nice.

Once I get back to my low-viz builds it will be back to my usual of Testor's "wet look" clear gloss and Testor's Dull Cote, both de-canted and sprayed thru my airbrush.

Steve

[Quint]

I've used the Ammo Mig Clears and really like them .

Sprays nice, lays down and levels out nicely and dries well.

[Palm-tree]

Microflat by Microscale. Brilliant stuff. Used on all of my builds when I need a matt finish.

You can order it from ebay or your local model store should be able to get it.

Edited November 29 by Palm-tree