Gloss Cote Spray Substitute?

[Anonymous]

i use testor's gloss "cote" to prepare a locomotive or car for decals. i learned recently that instead of a spray of a flat cote after the decals are put on, i can brush on a flat cote. so does the same apply for the gloss cote? could i brush on a gloss cote before applying my decals?

thanks

[Anonymous]

You'll be much happier if you spray rather than brush. By the way, I have had excellent success with the Microscale flat finish.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure why you would want to brush on anything. If you are going to the trouble to custom-paint, and weather, DO IT RIGHT. If you don't have an airbrush, you can get a "cheapie" that will suit your purposes just fine for about 20 bucks at any discount outlet. But, make sure you practice on a couple of scrap pieces, before you start spraying your masterpiece. If you are using "Floquil", I have found that thinning it at about a 75/25 ratio, works well for me. And I DO use a cheap airbrush. Remember, a few thin coats are much better than one heavy coat.
Hope this helps...
Todd C.

[Anonymous]

Polly Scale (not Polly S) gloss and flat can be brushed on with fairly good results but I prefer an airbrush.