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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by mondotrains</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by uspscsx</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by mondotrains</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by twhite</i> <br /><br />Aggro--of course it's all YOUR fault that I'm starting to attempt to weather my rolling stock. One thing you said about the Bragdon and Dullcote--when I was talking to the rep at the train show we missed each other at, she recommended that you spray the car first, and then apply the powder, instead of vice versa. I tried this on a gondola and it seems to work pretty well--also tried it on one of my Yellowstones--spraying with Dullcote and then applying the weathering, and it worked out really well. I haven't noticed any deterioration from handling the loco yet, but I'll keep an eye out for it. I really like the stuff. <br />Tom [:D] <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Hi Tom, <br />Instead of Dullcote, try Krylon's Matte Finish. I bought a large 12 oz. can for $1.50 on sale at Wal-Mart. Somebody on this forum mentioned that Krylon creates a flatter fini***han Dullcote and I think they're right. Plus, Krylon is a lot, lot cheaper. <br />[/quote] <br />Don't bother. It left a crappy finish and ruined one of my cars. <br /> <br /> <br />Matt <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Matt, <br />Now you've got me wondering. Are you saying that Krylon's matte finish left a crappy finish. What do you mean it "ruined one of your cars"? I've used it on several engines and probably 40 pieces of rolling stock and haven't seen a problem. I'd like more detail about what caused the problem. Did you use the Krylon over the weathering powders? <br />I will stop using the Krylon if it's really a problem but I would appreciate more info. <br /> <br />In reading your response "don't bother, it left a crappy finish", I don't know what you mean. Could you have sprayed too much on? Even with Dullcote, you've got to go lightly, otherwise it will begin to run. <br /> <br />Thanks, <br />Mondo <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />[/quote] <br />Hmm, interesting question. No, I didn't over-spray it, as I use the same amount of Dullcote and have never had a problem. Generally, I use Krylon products over anything else, and haven't had many problems. I sprayed a car after a layer of weathering, and let dry. It was the next day before I touched it. I went to add another layer of weathering, and a hole in the layer of Krylon appeared. I decided to weather over it, and added another layer of Krylon. The car was fine. On my next weathering project using Krylon, it did the same thing. I was using light coats. Fortunately, I had a can of Dullcote around, so it saved this car. <br /> <br /> <br />Here's the car with the "hole". It actually turned out alright, as it looked almost like a rust gash: <br />[img]http://www.modelrailroadphotos.com/photos/data/509/P9030975.jpg[/img] <br /> <br /> <br />If you have had no problems with it, then continue using it. I could've had a bad can. Who knows. I just didn't want to risk killing or nearly killing another project. <br /> <br /> <br />Matt <br />
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