TRUE flat coat

IL2windhawk

Member since
July 2013

TRUE flat coat

Posted by IL2windhawk on Thursday, December 7, 2006 10:42 AM

For matte clear coats, I've been using an acrylic spray can from an
art store. I also use the same brand's spray can for gloss coats.
While I notice a significant difference between the finishes of these
two products, I am somewhat disappointed with the "flatness" of the
matte coat. My objects still have a bit of sheen.

Is there a better option? Maybe something I can load into my airbrush?

Thanks.

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Shellback

Member since
March 2006
From: Right Side of a Left State

Posted by Shellback on Thursday, December 7, 2006 10:56 AM

Im just currious what the brand name is of the spray your using ? I've used Floquil matt finish , it comes in a spray can and i "decan" it then spray it thru my airbrush.

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IL2windhawk

Member since
July 2013

Posted by IL2windhawk on Thursday, December 7, 2006 11:11 AM

I use : Inkpress Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray (Matte)

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Shellback

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March 2006
From: Right Side of a Left State

Posted by Shellback on Thursday, December 7, 2006 11:13 AM

Thank you

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IL2windhawk

Member since
July 2013

Posted by IL2windhawk on Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:55 PM

I went and bought some MM clear today. Looking forward to trying it!

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Shellback

Member since
March 2006
From: Right Side of a Left State

Posted by Shellback on Thursday, December 7, 2006 1:01 PM

What are you building now ? I use MM clear also before i decal . A lot of people here use "Future " for a clear coat , but i never have myself .

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Thursday, December 7, 2006 2:54 PM

Poly Scale clear flat is the best!

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IL2windhawk

Member since
July 2013

Posted by IL2windhawk on Thursday, December 7, 2006 5:13 PM

I'm building several models, but I need the flat coat
for the final layer on an F-16.

Polly scale - copy that, Mike. I looked for it today, but
I will have to mail order it it seems. I'll experiment with
the MM for the heck of it.

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:18 PM

If you want a really flat coat, check out the Model RR section in your LHS for Walthers DDV - It gives you the deadest, flattest "dull" coating I have ever seen. I'ts a laquer finish but I've never had any problems with airbrushing it (thin with laquer thinner) or applying it with a brush.

Quincy

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