Testors Dullcote- A question? (1 Viewer)

[Hazebrouck]

A bit of an odd question for the painters.

I use both Testors Dullcote and Testors Clearcote regularly.

When I paint a glossy figure I usually paint three coats of Clearcote over a sunny day to build up some depth in the finish.

I usually paint two coats of Dullcote on a matt figure. What I am questioning is, is there any point in painting more than one good coat of Dullcote?

What do others do?

Scott

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

I don't even use Dullcote on my figures anymore. I find that Vallejo & Andrea Color acrylics dry hard enough and leave a flat finish without it. When I did use it usually over Humbrol enamels a few thin coats was good. I usually let the first coat dry at least a day before I applied any other coats.

 

[Hazebrouck]

I know what you mean about Vallejo Paul- a nice flat finish. I use a few other brands where the colours are right but the finish isn't as flat, hence the Dullcote.

As a sealer, which I believe it is, I'm not sure if adding coats actually does anything.

Scott

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Scott,

I use DullCote on scale models and I don't recommend applying too many coats. It is possible to apply too thick a layer of the varnish.

If you're using matte paints, the varnish probably isn't going to enhance the matte effect, but it does serve as a sealer. I apply it in a couple of passes, trying to keep the coats light, and just making sure I cover the piece. That's usually enough to seal the weathering effects I apply

Hope that helps, prosit!
Brad

 

[Al Fisher]

When painting figures, Dullcoat can be useful between coats. For example, after I have the basic colors on a figure, I spray on a matte finish before adding details. This enables me to wipe off any boo-boos without affecting the basic colors. I may repeat this several times before I put the final gloss coat on.

Bosun Al

 

[Hazebrouck]

When painting figures, Dullcoat can be useful between coats. For example, after I have the basic colors on a figure, I spray on a matte finish before adding details. This enables me to wipe off any boo-boos without affecting the basic colors. I may repeat this several times before I put the final gloss coat on.

Bosun Al

I hadn't thought of that using it like that Al. Does the gloss come up as good over the Dullcote?

Scott

 

[Al Fisher]

Seems to . . . although I use a triple strength gloss sold by Michaels as it looks like some of the professional paint jobs.

Bosun Al