Mikie, also made a very good point regarding "thin coats". Activity by Genre www.testors.com. Ive used Tamiya X22, but my current favorite is Mission Models Clear Gloss, however I dont know if its available in Austrailia. Thinner: - 28016 thinner only, Testor Enamels Sign Up; Reviews; Browse. Unfortunately i got no experience with Testor's clear coats in order to comment further. Applying too thick of a layer at one time just creates problems and a surface that isn't glass smooth. Spray 3 to 4 light mist coats. Or go heavier? Flat; 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner, Everybody has to chose for himself which thinning solution to use, but for me, i stick to the manufacturers thinning products or equal.example : Tamiya X20A is simply pure isoprophyl alcohol, so i buy it at a pharmacy which is very cheap. Spray in light coats so the finish is almost dry as it hits the surface. Can someone help answer the following questions: https://www.testors.com/pages/help-and-support/faqs/general-questions/?page=1. I think I have used the x22 some time ago but can't remember the results. Heres a link with a lot of good information on Future however, its a few years out of date: http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html. Make sure to wipe down the can so that no water drips on the model. At the moment i have the Alclad clear coats, gloss and mat stand ready to try, but due to my accident i need to wait a further more to try them out. First you need to know from which substances windscreen wiper fluid is made, and this is fairly simple : shampoo, windex, dish soap and methanol that is also present in the windex fluid. I have the ratio down fine, I just need to know if misting light coats is ok, or do you need to let a sort of 'pool' build up a little bit as you sweep the airbrush back and forth? The most importand negative effect is color fading and killing of the uv filter protection. I do not use acrylics at all, so can't comment there. Ah, yes- Future, the SC Johnson marketing department has changed the product name a number of times, to the confusion of housewives, customers and scale modelers around the world. I generally go for heavier coats, but that is because I usually am going for a heavier gloss. All of these thinners are relatively mild, but do a great job on these paints - better than any other alternative I've tried. Now for the question which one to use, i can not answer that. I swear by using Future as my decal solvent. I've used the model masters gloss coat and haven't had issues. Make sure you keep your coats thin. Enamels require 48-72 hours for a full cure. There is also less chance of "lifting" paint if you use thin coats. I'm now ready for decals and exploring my options and i'm interested in people experience with them and recommend one or the other. 2 reviews. I am thinking about applying a coat of Modelmaster gloss enamel over the acrylics I use as a way of providing a protective layer, any thoughts on that? #10. applying laquers over acrylics is not recommended, but you can apply acrylics over laquers or laquer over laquer and acrylic over acrylic to be safe, whenever I use Tamiya paints I use Tamiya dull coat the same for testors, try to stick with same brands. 2. I have also used polyurethane for clear coats. You know, Don, I rattle-canned a coat of glosscoat on my BF-109 WIP, and it turned out pretty good. Retail $8.99 SAVE 21% ! After 1 to 2 minutes dry, spray 2 to 3 even coats. Customer Reviews: testors enamel are notorious for not drying very quick if you were sanding between coats you'd have to wait a week maybe longer between coats. Large images may take a few minutes to appear. This crystal-clear finisher is specifically formulated to provide an ultra-glossy finish to assembled model cars, trucks, and more. I have also thought of using the Mr. Surfacer UV Cut Gloss Coats, but am a little anxious about trying out a new product. Air pressure will need to be sprayed approximately 21-25 PSI Item not available in Hobby Lobby Stores. Be careful not to go to far to the left or you will find yourself in double-action. I know, many people would sayyeah right, and i understand that, but i know all of these facts because i was a profesional painter for about 25 years, in a factory that manufactured paint. Since my local hobby store closed and its 250km to the next well stocked it makes a few jars of x22 expensive! Never add thinner to the paint jar. I typically do a couple light coats (this will dry to the touch in just minutes), then get a little heavier, with a few more coats. Not now. Brand: Testors. Do any of you that use it have an alternate that works for you? But maybe the most importand fact is the methanol. It causes the Testors finish todesolve. Rio Grande Zephyr 5771 from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah Many features may not work properly without it. I also thin about 50/50same for gloss and flat. Hold can 10" to 12: from work. I use Testers Model Master Acrylics for to color / base coats leaving a flat finish. (15) Testors # tes1261. Don't know if it has some sort of different make up, but it sure works better. This crystal-clear finisher is specifically formulated to provide an ultra-glossy finish to assembled model cars, trucks, and more. 50 characters remaining, 255 characters maximum It is crystal clear in color and designed for use with painted model cars and trucks. Multi Deck Ho Logging Railway in the North West, I've been decalling models for a few years (over 50! ) It works better when it's open. First i wanna say that i also tried previous the use of Future with my airbrush, but for me, that is a no go. I might add the Metalizer Sealer to the list, as it was a . Quick view. The one that I've finally relied on is Tamiya Gloss Coat. It is also great for applying decals . Alclad Gloss. Testors #1260T Dullcote Spray Enamel 3Oz Clear Coat Pack of 3 & PAINT BRUSH SET. About See All. Usually I start out with the normal paints at about 25% thinner and thin more from there if it is not quite spraying well. I use Glosscote every once in a long while (normally Pledge like others) but Dulcote all the time so I don't really remember an exact ratio.I used it about three weeks ago as I needed to spray an entire car and felt more secure with a faster drying agent than Pledge. Airbrush Thinning Ratios As Volzj stated, experiment with your thinning, ratio. I checked with our big RR club members here in town, they say it's not touchy stuff at all, generic lacquer thinner works well. It's fine to spray over cured acrylic cuz it dries quick. Explaining Testors clear coats. Help other shoppers make informed decisions by reviewing your purchase. Thanks guys. I have in the past used Windex (an ammonia-based window cleaner) to thin Gunze and Tamiya acrylics, and while it works, it seemed to make the paints less durable (as Carl mentioned), and they definitely dried a little softer. I've used it over enamel, acrylics, lacquer and never been disappointed with its results. Testors Item # tes1261. Must be clear coated in 2 hours. Maybe I lack the intellect to find the logic in that. I generally go for heavier coats, but that is because I usually am going for a heavier gloss. Make sure you keep your coats thin. If your Michaels purchase does not meet your satisfaction, you may return it within two months (60 days) of purchase. Fine detail airbrushing requires practice and varies greatly with the equipment and air pressure being used. Thinner: - all acrylic thinners, Metalizer For a while I used lacquer thinner at about 50%, but it crazed the paint I was using at the time. X-22 can be thinned with many different thinners, from water to alcohol to lacquer thinner, with different results. Many people have good results with it, but i think even more people encounter issues with it. A little Dullcote goes a long way. I added an image so that we don't need to click on the link. Kinda screwy. Option B which is far lower cost is to use Future Floor wax which is now called Pledge Floor Gloss. If I want it flat, I reduce it by 30% with Model Master thinner. By ", It's very thin out of the jug so no thinning necessary. I cannot airbrush, so I'm stuck using handbrushable paint, and enamels/lacquers damage the plastic, hence my use of acrylics.) <_< Hi everybody! Future/Klear is acrylic paint without any pigment. I am curious to learn the experience of the forum members using the acrylic glosscote/dullcote equivalents. 50/50 mix here as well. Since I'm working on a project that has Testors Acryl paint on it and I wanted to gloss coat it for decals, I decided to contact Testors regarding the use of their clear coat sprays. Out of Stock. Use full strokes. Product details. All rights reserved. I have even brushed (manual) on a thin coat to create the eggshell look in a small area. Do you need to thin it very much for airbrushing? Picture album at:http://community.webshots.com/user/dickj19 Gloss Clear Top Coat Spray Testors $6.90 $6.56. By this I mean products from Modelflex, Polly S and the manufacturer of Microset/Microsol. Mist on applications of the sealer so as not to diminish the reflectance. Rick. For clear coats it will yellow in time because of the negative effect of the soap on, one of the substances, the paste. It is "thinner than water" in viscosity, and self-leveling, so arrange the model on a stable, level surface, then paint on. A little Dullcote goes a long way. It's easy. (85 g) can of Clear Gloss Lacquer Overcoat Spray Paint. You can also use the Levelling variety, or even Tamiya's own branded lacquer thinner. The sequence that i follow and works for me: Decals using Micro set (the blue lettered bottle), When decals are drying i apply Micro-sol (the red lettered bottle), Seal when all is dry with Clear Gloss or Clear Satin Coat (if needed several coats), Flat clear coat (Tamiya is good, as is Galeria series by W&N). Make your models shine using this Testors Glosscote Top Coat! Paste is used for clear coates, like pigments are for color coates, the soap will damage those and you get the same result in time. Do not shake the bottle to avoid forming bubbles. Metalizer will dry to the touch in minutes; they require 24 hours for a full cure Sign in with Twitter. Too little Flat Base have no effect on the paint. Also, what psi do you use to spray it? Easy one to get wrong. Spray 3 to 4 light mist coats. Which specific features you liked or disliked, and why. Ithin my Dullcoat 50/50 and run a pressure of 20 lbs. Gloss, Satin and Flat, but the thinner is called lacquer thinner. But it does NOT dry as flat as dullcote. And how much do you thin it? note: Product image is a representative image and may not . An example : you paint you're model with an acrylic based paint, first let it dry for 24 houres. Auto Lacquers will dry to the touch in minutes; they require 24 hours for a full cure. I'm not saying this is the methode, it is just how i paint my models. Do not to over thin flat Enamels, as they can turn to a gloss if over thinned. It's a little confusing how they label stuff. I know there was some question on whether the formulation changed. See more of Testors on Facebook. It is used for altering glossy surfaces to give them a flat look, and to protect decals. Thinner: - 1419 metalizer thinner, Model Master Auto Lacquer The stuff of legends! Testors also has an Ultra-High gloss clear that is good too. And Tamiya's X-22 is a terrific clear gloss; far superior to floor polish in my opinion, and safe to use over most other paints. I prefer Tamiya X22 clear gloss and have also used Gunze's clear gloss (which is nice but not as durable as Tamiya given my experiences). Make your models shine using this Testors Glosscote Top Coat! Again, make sure the acrylic has cured at least a few days. You as well, your latest F-4 looks outstanding. Dullcote does only one thing, but it does it extremely well: it gives your minis a glorious flat, matte finish. This was however, using their original paint formula which Tamiya changed after many people experienced cracking issues with their paints, especially the clear ones. Pascoes ". " I useall three products both Testorsproducts, Tamiya Gloss and Semi. Spray Glosscote 3 oz. About Tamiya Flat Base, yes like everybody said it's just an additive elements to other gloss paints. I add the "high buck" note with a caution:Over the years, I've had some trouble with using a cheap mineral sprits (paint thinner) with Testers enamels and now stick with their thinner when thinning their paint. Thinner: - all enamel thinners, Get Rust-Oleum updates on your Facebook wall, Get Rust-Oleum updates on your Twitter feed, Get Rust-Oleum updates on your Pinterest board, Get Rust-Oleum updates on your YouTube page, Get Rust-Oleum updates on your Instagram page. Don't forget that Future is a floor polish, it's not designed to be airbrushed onto models. These products work very well in thinning our lacquer paints for use in an airbrush. Acrylics will dry to the touch in minutes; they require 24 hours for a full cure. Remember also that Matte clears flash off the solvents much quicker then gloss clears. I wonder,can I spray Testors G :D losscote as it is ,or must I thin it ??????? It' s a fairly simple explanation, soap is an enemy of paint, because it breaks down some substances that are present in the paint, the most importand is the pigment, that colors the paint. I use both Testors gloss and dull cote and use Home Depot LT to thin it about 20% LT and rest Testors stuff. I don't typically use Glosscote for a glossy finish--I just like it because it's a nice lacquer layer to do acrylic weathering over, and it dries quickly. Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, 12,838 people like this. It works most of the time, but it's not guaranteed to do so. The mind is like a parachute. Share Followers 0. If you want to go with water-based stuff, go to a paint store and get a clear flat polyurathane finish in a pint can, It's a lot cheaper, it's very permanent and it thins easily with plain old water (although I use distilled) 10 to 1 for airbrushing. Edited 1 time (s). You may return the item to a Michaels store or by mail. However, the objective is gloss under the decal only so better to brush on the future as one decals ,just a little layer right under the decal,apply the decal to the wet future , then after the decal dries spray some dull coat over the dried decals. I wasn't expecting the x22 votes. Make yourself at home with these decor finds, Our spin on fabrics, ribbons, trims & more, "I do" to our wide array of florals & wedding decor, Find cozy yarn & more snuggle season must-haves, Everything you need to serve up a season of style, Dye, stencil & paint your way to something stunning. and have tried almost every manufacturer's brand of gloss to get a finish where the decals won't silver. See more of Testors on Facebook. Recent cans seem to be the old lacquer and dry quite quickly. What's the sense of that? I dont think it would attack any paint as you only use a very few and wipe the excess a few seconds after setting the decal. Maybe the longer dry time for the rattle can is the tradeoff for the better durability over Future. Thin it with lacquer thinner. Create new account. That will be one less coat of gloss over the metal. Testor has created a line of lacquer primers, thinners, and top coats giving modelers that extra edge to craft the paint to the right effect needed for that project. 1156 Thinner/Brush Cleaner. It's an acrylic cleat coat, water-washup, thins easily with Windex or isopropyl alcohol or distilled water, airbrushes well, and goes on super flat. Testors 1260 may be labeled as Spray Enamel or as Spray Lacquer. My Gloss Coat Options are - Testors 1161 Glosscote Lacquer - Mr Hobby 030 Gloss Clear - Humbrol 35 Gloss Varnish - TAMIYA Gloss . Don't know if it's the particular batch, how I thinned it or just the phase of the moon, but yes, it does yellow on occasion. Testors Spray Paint, Glosscote, Clear, 3 oz: Like many of the traditional - best - Testors products, this requires thinner and may act like a thinner. TESTORS GLOSSCOTE.. TESTORS GLOSSCOTE.. By MILORG, July 20, 2007 in Tools 'n' Tips. It seems to work well either way. I just sprayed my A-6E this past weekend with Testors Glosscote thinned about, 40 to 50% with Lacquer thinner. Just doing a single coat. But, given the products name history, that could change next week, so I make no guarantees. Short answer yes. In that way the first clear coat layer will protect you're underneat acrylic paint, now you can build up safely you're clear coat layers until you are happy with the result. Paste as plain text instead, I don't even use it in my car! Free of both lead and CFCs, this clear spray paint is easy to use and gives you fast results. Thanks. It can be applied with a brush because of it self leveling properties but you get a better finish from an airbrush. It can be used over all Testor, Pactra and Model Master enamels and acrylics after they have dried. MILORG, Dullcote is a lacquer-based clear overcoat. One of the first things to remember is to apply a "Light misting coat" to your last color coats before applying a heave wet clear coat once the mist coat has completely dried. All my reading on high quality finishing and a lot of resin car blogs and builders refer to Future Floor Polish before applying decals. Join our email list to receive our Weekly Ad, special promotions, fun project ideas and store news. You just need to keep certain aspects in mind regarding the painting process. Most Model Master and Testors "Acrylic" paints are pre-thinned for airbrushing. In general, use the manufacturer's clear coat. I have been using Testors gloss and dull cotes for over 30 years with. National Model Railroad Association, Inc. After it dries, apply decals with setting solution as needed, allow the decals to dry, then paint edges with more Pledge. I used the Modelflex gloss coat and dull coat and didn't like them at all. For the small scales, this is usually faster and easier than setting up an airbrush. To avoid possible wrinkling, recoat withing 3 hours or after 48 hours. I think lacquer thinner will still work on the acrylics. For lacquers and acrylics I'll use the Testors gloss and dull, for MM enamels I'll stick to Micro clear products. About 3 or 4 years ago, I asked Testors about a clear product of theirs, a four bottle set called MM "Custom Enamel System." I hope my explanation is clear, because English isn't my mother language. Whether you liked or disliked the product. Shipping & Returns. Also, what psi do you use to spray it? But there nothing better than one's own experience, so you can try yourself and see what you get. Again, make sure the acrylic has cured at least a few days. Large images may take a few minutes to appear. Forgot account? I've been using it with great success on 1/35 military and 1/72 aircraft kits for the past ten years or so. I've also used Rustoleum gloss and matte clears on all kinds of spray and brush on . 2023 Michaels Stores. These products work very well in thinning ourlacquer paints for use in an airbrush. The spray comes in an easy-to-hold 3-ounce can. As far as I know, the Testors Glosscote and Dullcote have not changed formulas since i started using them in the mid-70's. Ive used Tamiya X22, but my current favorite is Mission Models Clear Gloss, however I dont know if its available in Austrailia. I never give my chalk weathering a final clear finish as there is more than sufficient tooth to the Dullcoat to hold it in place . even when handled from time to time. 50/50 was what I saw as the common split, what do you do Rick? Not meant to criticise in any way. Future is not designed as a hobby clear coat and is not a decal solvent either. In the US, it is currently called SC Johnsons Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish. May 22, 2006. Then, you will used a solvent based clear coat like Alclad, that's ok, because you can do that, but only if you airbrush the Alclad clear coat in very thin layers with a pause of several minutes between the layerswhy?? Deposit limits will apply. Yeah, I know. Model Master Testors Enamel Paint Testors TES1261 Glosscote Spray Enamel 3Oz, Clear Coat (Pack of 4) - with Make Y . Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. ADD TO CART. Hobby Lobby has it in bottles - mix it 50/50 with lacquer thinner and airbrush it at around 25 psi. Use this Testors Glosscote Spray Paint over painted surfaces to prevent chipping and to get a smooth glossy finish over flat paint. but AFAIK it is no longer available. Contact Testors on Messenger. Orders placed by 11:00 AM Central Time using the Expedited option will ship the same day. $7.09. For some reason I've always preferred to under thin a little.just habit. October 3, 2016 in General Discussion. Apply a fabulously bright color, and apply this overcoat to protect the finish. This dead flat finish actually has a good tooth to it. Alcohol seems to make it dry faster but sometimes the aspect is not so good and doesn't self-level as good as with Tamiya lacquer thinner. It can be sprayed as is and use ammonia based windex to clean your airbrush. clear polyurethane is readily available. a good smooth metalizer surface shouldn't need any further preparation for decals, unless your afraid that setting solutions might mar the metalizer. Have Glosscote and Dullcote, label says to use ONLY their 1159 lacquer thinner. This is a 3 oz. Testor's Glosscote and Dullcote are great . I also thin it with hardware store thinner. In general when spraying paints through Aztek airbrushes, the paint should be the consistency of whole milk or thinner. When you put one thick layer of clear coat, the solvents need a long time to vaporize, and will effect the acrylic paint, with the well know results. WISH LIST. Acrylic would be the best choice in this case. I use their dull coatfor gloss, though, I bought a quart of Minwax "clear gloss lacquer" (the quart cost about the same as 2-3 Testors bottles of gloss). I'm not endorsing or criticizing the use of Future, just sayin'. $24.99 + $11.45 shipping. Air pressure setting should be around 20-25 PSI Dick Can you follow that with Dullcoat, or some other flat coat? Their answer: "You can apply Glosscote/Dullcote over any Testors, Model Master or Aztek acrylic, enamel or lacquer as they are specially formulated to go over them . Works well. When I worked at Dunham Studios all we used to glue down ballast and ground cover was clear polyurathane, for the price per gallon and coverage, it was cheaper than white glue, dried much faster and it was dead flat. For matte coat, I use Krylon UV Resist, two coats, 20 minutes apart. I think lacquer thinner will still work on the acrylics. Testors Model Paint Auto Detail Enamel Paint Set 8 Colors + Thinner + brush 9120 . Pasted as rich text. floor polish is an alternative, but, as others have said, any clear acrylic should work. Call me old fashioned and conservative, but I largely stick to manufacturers thinners. 1148 or No. If you use a dirty brush your gloss coat may have as tint. When necessary, test decals markings for compatibility prior to placement. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. However, the whole affair has left me a little anxious to the problem, I would like to eliminate the risk altogether, so I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a "safe" gloss coat that can be used over acrylics (I use Tamiya, Vallejo, Lifecolor and am moving away from Gunze because of this). 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