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Testor's Dullcoat

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Testor's Dullcoat
Posted by BobL609 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:41 AM
I seem to inhabit an area of the country where LHS's do not carry Testor's Dullcoat. Can anyone suggest a viable substitute?
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Posted by fisker76 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:44 AM

Bob-

Rustoleum makes several kinds of clear coat  finishes. I can find them in nearly any hardware store.

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Posted by Steven Otte on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:19 AM

Try Model Master Lusterless Flat or Tamiya Clear Flat aerosol, also available in hobby shops.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:20 AM

BobL609
I seem to inhabit an area of the country where LHS's do not carry Testor's Dullcoat. Can anyone suggest a viable substitute?

Same here. All the places I checked do not carry it. I use Valspar Clear Flat that I get at Lowe's. I've also used Krylon Matte Finish.

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Posted by mobilman44 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:35 AM

Over the years I've bought quite a few Dull-Cote spray cans, and they have come from the LHS and Michaels and at one time Hobby Lobby.

For structures, I use the Model master flat finish and brush on - using a long soft bristle brush - and find it better than the spray (for small items).

However, the odor is something else - so be careful.

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Posted by CP guy in TX on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 4:58 PM

I use krylon matt clear, and it's as goos any anything coming from a rattle can

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Posted by Medina1128 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 7:47 PM

I've always been able to find Testor's Dullcote at Michael's or Hobby Lobby.

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Posted by BobL609 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:36 PM
I thank y'all for your input. I think a trip to Michael's or heaven forbid Walmart may be in my future.
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Posted by MisterBeasley on Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:57 AM

Steven Otte

Try Model Master Lusterless Flat or Tamiya Clear Flat aerosol, also available in hobby shops.

Model Master and Floquil are both Testors products, so any shop that has them can also get Testors for you.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:34 PM

It's been that way here for a couple of years. Wal-mart in the US doesn't sell any models or supplies. The ones here don't even carry the 1:87 vehicles.

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Posted by MichaelWinicki on Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:55 PM

I also use the Krylon.

Good product.

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