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PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:50 pm 
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All I use is Dullcote ...

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:51 pm 
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I usually hit minis twice with Testors Glosscote and once with Dullcote. No complaints, just follow the instructions on the cans.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:39 pm 
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I use Krylon Gloss Varnish, then the GW Matte. That being said, I'll probably switch over to the Krylon Matte when my GW runs out, since I've had good luck with the Gloss, and it costs $2.97 a can instead of $15...

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:40 pm 
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elsmore wrote:
What's the best method for protecting models? My original plan was to paint on Vallejo gloss varnish, then spray with GW Purity Seal. I heard Testors Dullcote might be better? I'm looking for a tough, matt finish.

I'm paranoid about paint chipping, especially as I made the schoolboy error of not washing my early models before painting... ::)

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Gloss then matte is always the best. Just keep in mind varnish is ever so slightly yellow, so it can cause problems over white.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:56 pm 
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gloss varnish? doesn't this cause them to be shiney?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:16 pm 
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it does, but it provides a better protective seal than matte. After you hit them with a coat of gloss, hit them again with a coat of matte varnish to knock back the shine... then use some brush on gloss to pop the metals if you really feel adventuresome. :)

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:17 pm 
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mnb wrote:
gloss varnish? doesn't this cause them to be shiney?


The matte dulls it down again, the gloss gives better protection and the matte is then just to take the visual gloss effect away.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:36 pm 
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I use the spray cans, rather than painting it on. You can get them at most craft stores (at least in the states) and they usually have web coupons for 40% off.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:44 pm 
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Brush-on gloss comes in handy for gems, screens, and sometimes metal, but I've never found a use for brush-on matte overcoat. Look for a spray.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:07 am 
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Krylon is the business.

Having said that, Wattle Estapol flat works pretty well too.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:56 am 
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Wattle Estapol flat, I would only ever use on terrain- it tends to yellow. Agree that a clear spray gloss varnish then a matt varnish is the way to go. I have tried gunze sayo mr hobby flat coat and army painter matte varnish, both are good- i prefer the quality of mr.hobby but army painter comes in a big can.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:32 pm 
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Hi there!

Right now I use vallejo matt varnish, and it hasn't given me any problems yet...

Does anybody know if Testors Dullcote is available in Italy, too?

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:12 am 
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For what it's worth, I think Testor's and Model Master are by the same company... or something like that.
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