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How Should I Apply Dullcoat?

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 9:21 AM

I second both of the above suggestions.  Testors Dullcoat can be extremely flat if applied carefully.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    February 2007
Posted by mitsdude on Monday, October 13, 2014 10:40 PM

One hint, make sure you shake the can really well. If you don't there will not be a good mix of the contents and you will get more of a matte finish instead of flat.

Its always much easier to add another coat than try to remove a coat that was to thick.

When to add another coat depends on thickness of just applied coat, temperature, and humidity. For a very light misted coat I would wait at least two hours. It may feel dry to the touch but underneath it may still be wet. You will know if you didn't wait long enough if the second coat goes all "wrinkly" looking. That is when you let it sit overnight and break out the fine grit sandpaper.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, October 13, 2014 5:43 PM

Everything is always better misted on with light coats.

  • Member since
    August 2006
How Should I Apply Dullcoat?
Posted by Brian D. on Monday, October 13, 2014 1:58 PM

Hello,

I am going to apply Testor's Dullcoat in the rattle can for the first time. I will be applying it over a acrylic base (Vallejo).  Should I lay it on thin? Also, how long should I wait in between coats?


Thanks,


Brian

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