any good substitute for Testors Dullcote spray?

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any good substitute for Testors Dullcote spray?

Post by aferguson » Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:22 pm

Has anyone found a good substitute for Testors Dullcote spray finish? It's super expensive up here and sometimes hard to find. I see Krylon has a clear flat finish, i'm wondering if it's any good.

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Post by MiG29K » Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:04 pm

Testor is the best despite the cost and I think better than Krylon. The Krylon seems to have some shine to it but its not glossy. Short of using flat colours, I don't know what else is out there
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TesTors Dullcote Lacquer ?

Post by MG-42 » Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:25 pm

You could try using their "brush-on" method. Comes in a 1-3/4 oz. bottle. Depending on the application ,.... apply generous coats with minimum brushing required. :wink: .. 8)
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Post by KAMIKAZE » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:56 am

I have looked for a substitute in a larger can also Aferg, but haven't had much luck. Dullcoat still seems to be the best.

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Post by flayrah » Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:47 pm

I've searched and tried may other brands, haven't found anything that is as flat as Dull Coat. Someone told me that's because it's actually a laquer, not a paint.

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