Any one have any luck using anything other than Testors Dull cote to take off the shine and to seal in weathering projects? Heard of something called Army Paint Quick Shade, any using this?
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I've always stuck with dullcoat, because it's worked for me. I'm not familiar with the product you speak of.
Mike
Mike
Never heard of it. Where do you get it?
Rick
I use Krylon Matte for just about everything anymore.
Are you having problems with dullcote?
no problems other than I dont see it that readily available . Plan to get a cans from Scenic Express at York.
Doug
Love the progress update saw it before . Like your tee shirt, were you a buckeye Player? I was lucky enough to get a ticket to yjr 1975 rosebowl game OSU vs. USC.
Originally Posted by Laidoffsick:
Are you having problems with dullcote?
If there is a Michaels Crafts up your way, they usually have dullcoat in stock and if you check the sunday paper they sometimes have coupons up to 50% off. So you can stock up that way.
I wasnt smart enough to go to college, but I was born a Buckeye 
Been out west pretty much my whole life but my parents were born and raised Buckeyes too.
I use dullcote from the bottles, thinned 50/50 with laquer thinner and air brushed. Most good hobby shops sell it by the bottle. If you have to use a spray can, soak it in hot water first, it will spray better.
Been out west pretty much my whole life but my parents were born and raised Buckeyes too.I use dullcote from the bottles, thinned 50/50 with laquer thinner and air brushed. Most good hobby shops sell it by the bottle. If you have to use a spray can, soak it in hot water first, it will spray better.
Dullcote is all I use. Have for year. I like the results I get.
We stock Testors Dullcote and Glosscote
I've also been using Krylon Matte and Gloss for a while now, plus Testors Gloss and Dull cote.
I've found that after you spray and can still see the decal edges, just spray again. 2-3 coats and they go away.
I've been using Testors Dullcoat and Glosscote for 2 years. I think there great.
Charlie Nassau I can use two cans of Dullcoat I can pay you via pay pal
Let me know
Alex
Send us a e-Mail to charlienassau@aol.com and we will send you one
Hey Charlie. I could really use a new Lionel Legacy N&W J. If I send you an email will you send me one? ;-)
Sure Neil!
I've had compatibility problems with the Krylon Flat, occasionally. I still use it for
some "unimportant" projects, but I always test.
Dullcote has never let me down. It's expensive, but dependable. I use the cans.
You know, nice paint and decals on an $800.00 loco...who cares if the Dullcote
costs more than the Krylon?
Just don't spray a too-thick coat - it'll turn milky.
Dullcoat for me. Spray a light coat first. Don't try to put too much on the initial coat. Like any paint it will run. Tried the Krylon, for me it wasn't the same quality, super flat dry look.
PS- as far as the expense - budget or not, I have long given up worrying or complaining about the price of anything worthwhile in this hobby. It's an expensive hobby, so I either buy it or pass. As a detailer, I can tell you unless you are making it yourself, parts and good supplies come at a premium.
