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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Savannah, GA USA
Dull-cote over clear
Posted by Bones-coa on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 6:57 PM
Guys, this is something I've always wondered about but have never seen it come up or have never tried it. Is it ok to spray dull-cote over clear parts? What effect will it have?

Dana F
Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)
  • Member since
    November 2003
Posted by TryintoModel on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 8:34 PM
Well, I am far from any expert, but I did spray a clear matt over my recent first aircraft after it was already messed up. The canope was not masked and it frosted it badly. Maybe some dull/matt coats don't be the one I used definately screwed up the clear canope. Someone with more experience should respond though. :)
  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 8:38 PM
If you're looking for a frosted glass look ... then it's just fine. But considering that most aircraft I have seen don't have that look, I'd avoid it.
It just don't work !!!
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Savannah, GA USA
Posted by Bones-coa on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 8:50 PM
Ok. Just wondering. Actually, the only reason I ask is I'm trying to find ways to get the mask of the canopys ASAP. As of now, it will sometimes stay on for weeks and, since dull-cote is usally the last step, I was wondering if I could peal the masking off before I sprayed it.

Thanks.
Dana F
Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 7:36 AM
I found that my mask were staying on a long time as well. I have trouble getting bare metal foil off m canopies after this long so now I mask the major portions of the canopy with masking tape then get the edges with BMF. This makes the mask easier to get off. And I also keep a bottle of Goo-Gone to clean up the sticky junk. This works really well for me.
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