Matte sprays and plastics

So after that afternoon break, I had a possible solution.
My thought: part of the objective is to see that which ever product one uses is first compatible with the bare plastic. The red plastic on the pacemaker boxcar may be the natural molded  manufacturers material. This being imagined, the inside of pacemaker shell may be the same red stuff!  Rather than take a chance with the exterior pacemaker boxcar factory finished model, I would invert the model and mask the sides well, spray the dullcoat material inside the shell, and see if there is reactivity. When dry, view under light and see if this is satisfactory.

i guessed that’s the ticket!

I've used the krylon matte spray. They have two different kinds that I've seen on the shelf. With one type the nozzle pushes an awful lot of product out and puts it on heavy so you need to be careful about drips/runs.

They make another product (see pic) that's for art and projects and the like. It has behaved well on the couple of plastic trains I've repainted and it comes out of the can at a much more reasonable rate.

Thank you Woodsy!

the art directed stuff may be safer

I guess they are all gone but what are the options now for the Floquil product line. I really relied on that stuff to create my layout. There was another brand that was equally good but I guess they're gone as well .

@Leroof posted:

I cannot answer my buddys question, he has an inquiry.

I have an S Helper Pacemaker box car, but they used red plastic rather than paint it, so it looks too toy like.  Have you ever used Krylon matte spray or Rustoleum dull coat to dull plastic?

I just learned that testors made rustoleum .

My question :anyone here try these products on bright plastic?

thank you.

I use Testers Dullcote and it works great.  Remember to spray it in light coats and at the correct temperature.  Takes away that shiny plastic look.

I found this at Hobby Lobby, Mr. Super Clear Matt by Mr. Hobby. I had never heard of this company before but took a chance and bought a can. I like it a lot. It goes on easily, the amount of spray is easy to control, it drys quick, and gives an even matte finish. It's on the expensive side at $11 a can but I find it superior to the other rattle can mattes from Krylon, Dullcote, and even Tamiya's flat finish. It doesn't beat Dullcote from an airbrush, but if you don't have an airbrush or just want to do something quick, its the best I've found.

Ken

Thank you Ken. I will pass that info on.