Nerdanel Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Hi! I need a little help here, when I'm done painting a mini I'll spray it with an enamel to keep the paint from chipping or wearing off. However, it leaves the mini really shiny, and the stuff I use says it has a matte finish. Is there anything I could use that would have a duller finish? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Switch to an acrylic sealant. Most folks around here swear by Testor's dullcote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseyjoe Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I use two things. Hit it with krylon gloss. This stuff is stronger than dullcote. It is for protection only. Once the krylon is dry it will be really shiny, but don't fear, now you spray it with the dullcote and dull it down. This way you have the best of both worlds, strength and flatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbob Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I use Krylon Matte finish spray. Its fairly thin, but quite matte, so you can do a couple of coats, without it looking gunky, and it seals really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I'm a big fan of clear coats for cars. Figure if it is meant to protect paint from gravel being kicked up at 60+ mph, it should be able to handle a fall to the floor - or worse yet, roudy bulldogs. You need to make sure you get the flat stuff, though normally they mix it for you anywhere from 100% gloss to 100% flat. After that, you can apply with a brush or preferably with an airbrush. Thin it out pretty well and do three or four thin coats in order to get good coverage without loosing the details. Once the last coat goes on I put it under a heat lamp for 24 hours or so (really helps to finish the cure) and then it is hard enough to withstand most use/abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewen Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I use two things. Hit it with krylon gloss. This stuff is stronger than dullcote. It is for protection only. Once the krylon is dry it will be really shiny, but don't fear, now you spray it with the dullcote and dull it down. This way you have the best of both worlds, strength and flatness. I do the same and have been very happy with the results. Both products work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I've also known people that give the fig a bath in Future, then hit it with a matte sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 That's what I'm working on now, Future with an airbrush and I just got two different matte sealers. Vallejo Game Color Matte Varnish and Polly Scale Flat Finish. Both look very similar with the VGC being a bit flatter based on my brush-on tryout of both. I'll let yall know how it works when I get to airbrush them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankthedm Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Is there anything I could use that would have a duller finish?It smalls bad, but it really works. hobbylinc.com/gr/tes/tes1260.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Franklin speaks the truth... Stinky yes, but it is The Way... SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kengar Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've always had good luck with 2 coats of spray gloss, followed (when dry) by a coat or two of matte. Can't remember the brand name I use, but I buy it at an art supply store. (green can). EDIT: brand name is Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeaterofshades Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hey all I am wondering about a painting related project I will be doing soon. My dad will be handing down some of his herter's Goose shell decoys. They need a lot of touching up. I'm wondering if I use a craft paint for this and follow our normal sealcoat methods: gloss, gloss, dullcoat, if it will a) hold up in rainy conditions, b) be flat enough. Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztidjuggalo78 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 When using the Testors Dullcote I apply 3-4 coats and let each coat dry 15-30 min before applying the next. If the piece is a playing piece I will do 5-6 thin coats. Just remember NOT to breathe the fumes!!!! This stuff is a Lacquer!! The fumes are toxic and highly flammable. Use a big box without the top and missing 1 side. But keep those to cover up the mini while drying. Place the mini on a smaller piece of cardboard that you have placed alot of primer on (that will keep it from sticking if your coat is to thick). then spray the front, side, back, opposite side, and finally go from front to back over the top and. the next coat go front, side, back, opposite side, and go from side to side over the top. 3rd coat repeats the first step and the 4th the second. if more coats are needed do first and second steps again. If the piece has alot of underside that needs to be coated hold the mini in your hand (wear a latex glove coverd by a leather glove) and spray that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperShaun Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Ive been using a matte coat by Armory. I like it pretty well as an alternative to the testors dull cote (havent had much luck with that one as the retailer has had it on their shelves for years). one of the bonuses to using the armory dullcote is that it smells like cotton candy. Not that ive been huffing the stuff or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 my can of Armory Matte Sealer is much more of a semi-gloss than a matte. Once I tried DullCote, I haven't gone back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.