Perhaps it was Jeff Wimberly who suggested (over a year ago) Rustoleum "American Accents" Ultra Cover matte clear as one possible alternative to Testor's Dull Cote. Given the larger can (12 oz), it should be a better deal.
But...I recently used it to cover some painting I did on a box car project and found that the result gave me more of a satin-type matte finish over the paint, not the light-absorbing flatness that comes from using Dull Cote.
I also tried Krylon Matte Finish and found a similar result.
Now, I am aware the Testor's Dull Cote has talc particles, which enable it to offer such a flat aspect finish, but is there anything else some of you guys have tried that comes closer than these two products I tried?
And... how I wish the Dull Cote came in a larger can!!!!!!!!
Cedarwoodron
Tree House Studio acrylic flat from Hobby Lobby is available in a large can and dries dead flat.
Rob Spangler
I've seen this supposed aversion to the talc content before, but never saw an explanation. What's the problem? If you have an airbrush, Dullcote comes in a bottle, too, and it goes a lot farther than the canned variety. It can also be mixed with Glosscote, in any proportions desired, to create various semi-gloss finishes. Thin it with lacquer thinner. You'll get a better finish and without the waste inherent with aerosols.It probably contains talc, too, but your locos and rolling stock will be as soft as a baby's bum.
Wayne
I think I've posted this on another thread, but the Alclad Flat Klear lays on very smoothly and leaves a nice, quality flat finish without issues. Just pour it in your airbrush and shoot at 15 psi. At that air pressure setting with a fine or medium sized needle, one bottle will cover quite a number of jobs.
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Like the change of paint because of the end of the line Floquil-Polly Scale it exist some alternative whith flat finish.
Tamiya sold small cans of dull clear finish which I use often with excellent result; of course like all finish a light spray is more than enough.
I use largely Golden acrilycs for my paint, from tube to small jars and bottle, they give extremely good result on plastic and wood. In the Golden brand it exist a very special dull finish which is UV resistant, but they also offer satin and normal dull finish , all need to be airbrushed; they give professionnal result like the paint.
Vallejo acrilycs also offer dull finish easy to use whith excellent result.
Good luck