Testor Paint questions/comments - insider

[rad1701]

Been meaning to post about this for awhile, but I wanted to say that since January earlier this year I have been working for the Testor Corporation. I'm an R&D chemist here and really enjoying it. Obviously all of you know they have made much of the hobby paint for many years that we all use in our projects. Thought I would toss out the idea that if any of you have comments, questions, suggestions about Testor paint products that I'd be happy to pass it on. You might be surprised at how many new ideas come from the customer base. Anyway, you have an insider now (even though I can't say much about some of the exciting new stuff coming). Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. :cool

 

[franz bolo]

I think having larger spray cans of Dull-Cote would be awesome!!!

FB

 

[Dustin Crops Boy]

Larger cans of DullCote was my first reaction too!

 

[DL 44 Blaster]

Having a couple of the Boba Fett paints in spray would make a few folks happy. ie. Panzer Olive Green, Boxcar Red.

 

[dropshipbob]

Tell them to keep their formulas as they are! We don't need another great paint line to go the way of Krylon.

 

[Lord Boron]

Bring back Pactra Stormy Sea Blue so I can paint my TIE Fighter!!!!

 

[propologist]

BIGGER bottles , but i stopped using testors years ago for other products...

 

[PHArchivist]

Larger cans of DullCote was my first reaction too!

Ooooh... Either good or bad timing for this thread, depending on your perspective.

I've covered my entire Death Star with Testor's Dull Coat. It has dramatically shifted the color.

I did a test on white styrene sheet plastic - half was Rust-O-Leum Matte, the other half Testor's Dull Coat.

I kid you not - the Testor's is nearly HONEY colored.

I'll post pics later.

(And couldn't this go in Props?)

 

[franz bolo]

I've covered my entire Death Star with Testor's Dull Coat. It has dramatically shifted the color.

Weird! I use it exclusively and it only dulls the color. What paint did you use for the main color?

FB

 

[PHArchivist]

Weird! I use it exclusively and it only dulls the color. What paint did you use for the main color?

FB

Tamiya Light Grey Primer.

But the color shift is apparent on both the painted Death Star model, and on the white styrene sheet.

 

[Lord Boron]

Testors Dull Coat is lacquer based. You need to be very careful what you use it over. I never use it on acrylic.

 

[vengecore]

MOAR Dull Cote! I use it on my acrylic painted custom action figures and toys. always does what it is supposed for me.

 

[rad1701]

Testors Dull Coat is lacquer based. You need to be very careful what you use it over. I never use it on acrylic.

They also have a water based acrylic line of clear coats but I believe those are all in bottle form only. But of course you could use those and your own air brush. They come in gloss, semi-gloss and flat/matte.

http://www.testors.com/category/136010/Clears

 

[Lord Boron]

I've recently tried the Floquil enamel flat (airbrushed from bottle) and liked the results.

 

[Superkrates]

A buffable Metallizer Brass.
And a polished aluminum that can be clear-coated without losing the luster.

 

[BlindSquirrel]

The buffable Metallizers are the best! More more more!

 

[Zombie_61]

Varying shades of flesh tones that look natural instead of being "Band Aid" color, in both bottle and spray can.

 

[rad1701]

Good suggestions guys, I will pass them on. They do have a few new things coming that I think will fit some of your requests.

 

[paulcarson]

I've a question. Could a paint line be formulated that is similar to your model master acrylic enamels that can be bought / sold in the UK ? Unfortunately due to certain chemicals they cannot be sold here.

 

[rad1701]

I've a question. Could a paint line be formulated that is similar to your model master acrylic enamels that can be bought / sold in the UK ? Unfortunately due to certain chemicals they cannot be sold here.

Very interesting you should ask that. Again, can't say a lot, but expect something to compete with Humbrol over there in the near future.