Best Rattle Can Dull, Flat, Matte Spray.

Boxcar Bret

Sr Member

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• May 12, 2016

• #1

I don't have an airbrush and I'm wondering what brands of dull/matte/flat clear coat rattle can spray can you recommend. On my last model build I used Krylon dull spray and it was more like a flat satin.

In anticipation of my Bandai TIE Fighter build I'm looking for something that gives a light sucking, super flat look.

Thanks!

 

Mike J.

Master Member

• May 12, 2016

• #2

Testors makes a product called Dullcote, IIRC. Worked OK for me, several years ago. Worth considering, anyway.

 

Robert McLain

Sr Member

• May 12, 2016

• #3

Testors Model Master Lusterless(flat)

That's how it reads on the can. Been using it for YEARS and think it's great.

Robert

 

GF

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• May 12, 2016

• #4

Testors dull coat works great!!!

 

CessnaDriver

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• May 12, 2016

• #5

Testors repackaged to a universal can label, caused me some trouble when I went looking... so you have to look at the cap where the barcode sticker is, should say 1260 dullcote.

 

retiredadguy

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• May 13, 2016

• #6

Testers Dull-Coat. light blue label / white letters or white label / black letters. Both are the same thing.

called spray lacquer. has a clear frosted cap that says 1260 DULLCOTE.

NOTE: if you spray 2-3 cans worth on what ever your covering it has a slight tendency to become semigloss.

 

moffeaton

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• May 13, 2016

• #7

I recommend airbrushing Alclad II flat and satin top coats if you are spraying delicate work - supernaturally flat and much less sputtery than rattle cans.

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Buy a Badger low-end single action airbrush (the blue plastic one that comes with the propellant can - they are cheap) and a bottle of AlcladII flat. It kills reflections like a black hole.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwrDHc5tWgg

 

Boxcar Bret

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• May 13, 2016

• #8

Thanks, guys!

 

Boxcar Bret

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• May 13, 2016

• #9

moffeaton said:

I recommend airbrushing Alclad II flat and satin top coats if you are spraying delicate work - supernaturally flat and much less sputtery than rattle cans.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwrDHc5tWgg

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Thanks for the link. That was a great explanation of the different products. I've heard good things about the Alclad products and when I get an airbrush I'll be sure to pick some up.

 

jake88

Sr Member

• May 13, 2016

• #10

I agree with the above, Testers 1260 Dull coat. The best.

 

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blakeh1

Sr Member

• May 13, 2016

• #11

Also note, I believe Testers dull coat is not actually a protectant, it literally just mattes a finish

If you need a protectant/sealer many will spray a gloss varnish first, then dull coat it