dullcote question

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yes to which question

I think there is only one version of the dullcoat, but a couple of the gloss versions. I use spray Dullcoat over Testors enamel all the time- have never had a problem.  I have used the brush version a couple of times, never had a problem with that either.

Yes, the lacquer is fine on enamels and acrylics. I use it all the time.

I know Testors maks a spray clear gloss enamel, but it is a PITA to use due to ridiculous dry time.. You might as well use future. I seem to recall they used to make a spray flat enamel but I haven't seen it in a long time.

Agreed.  Testors spray flat and gloss lacquers work fine over all types of paint.  Just be sure to spray light coats- it comes out of the can pretty fast.

The last time I sprayed a gloss coat of Future it left an uneven kind of mottly looking finish.  Don't know why, but from now on I am sticking with the Testors rattle cans.

I've used Dullcote for years.  I really do like the product, but I'm one that has had problems, and they are my fault due to careless use.  For one, not waiting for the enamel to dry completely has caused me problems as well as laying down too heavy.

 Now I let my enamel dry at least 48 hours, often a week before applying Dullcote. That may be overcautious, but better safe than sorry.  Another thing I have learned is to lightly mist the Dullcote and don't get the can any closer to the model than 6 to 8 inches or so. Just lay down a light mist over the whole area, wait about 30 seconds to a minute and then lay another mist down. Look at the finish under a bright light and repeat as necessary. That will give you a dead flat finish.

dmk

 Now I let my enamel dry at least 48 hours, often a week before applying Dullcote. That may be overcautious, but better safe than sorry.  Another thing I have learned is to lightly mist the Dullcote and don't get the can any closer to the model than 6 to 8 inches or so. Just lay down a light mist over the whole area, wait about 30 seconds to a minute and then lay another mist down. Look at the finish under a bright light and repeat as necessary. That will give you a dead flat finish.

While better to be safe than sorry, I generally let gloss enamel dry 36 to 48 hours before either gloss or dullcoating.  For Testors flat enamels, I find 8-12 hours adequate.  If it is summer and very damp (raining out) I may have to let the gloss dry a little longer, but whenever it is dry to touch it seems to be okay for clear coating.