Best DULL / MATTE spray?

sLiver · 07-22-2008, 12:37 AM

I accidentally polished one of my statues a little to hard and now its too shiny. Can some recommend a good matte or satin clear spray? I don't have an airbrush machine - so I'm looking for a can.

I bought a can of Testors dullcote spray and tested it. Its way too dull and the quality is really bad - it leaves 'water spots' looking texture behind.

Hope someone here can recommend a good one!

Thanks!

ickwinzs · 07-22-2008, 03:54 PM

armory matte sealer

moon_knight1971 · 07-22-2008, 06:42 PM

Yup Armory is really good. I heard Polly S is good too though I have never used it. Testor's Dullcote liquid sprayed through the airbrush is really good too.

riteguytu · 07-23-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by moon_knight1971

Yup Armory is really good. I heard Polly S is good too though I have never used it. Testor's Dullcote liquid sprayed through the airbrush is really good too.

How does one thin the Dullcote liquid?

moon_knight1971 · 07-23-2008, 10:16 AM

I've never thinned it personally but Testor's does sell thinner. I assume any thinner would be adequate. 50% alcohol/water should do the trick also.

Danno · 07-23-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by riteguytu

How does one thin the Dullcote liquid?

Testors Dullcote is a lacquer based sealer, so any good quality lacquer thinner will work perfectly. Do not mix water into any solvent based paints/sealers.

moon_knight1971 · 07-23-2008, 12:12 PM

Opps. Thanks for the save Danno! I never thin mine

riteguytu · 07-23-2008, 08:35 PM

How about windshield wiper fluid?

Danno · 07-24-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by riteguytu

How about windshield wiper fluid?

No, this is also a water based product.
I would only recommend using lacquer thinner or the Testors thinner made specifically for their product.

RickDTM · 07-25-2008, 07:07 AM

I've taken a liking to mixing my own flat using Future Floor Wax and Tamiya Flat Base. 1 part flat base to 10 parts Future gives a really nice flat finish. The beauty of it is it is water based and airbrushable once mixed.