hi,

I tried this cote on my latest model...it looks horrible.
It feels very harsh and on some spots there seems to be a white residue??

it doesn't look good.
Does anyone have some tips on applying this? Any tips?


cheerz Q

My experience with this stuff is that it is very thick. I think the reside you are seeing is bubble pockets. I pretty much don't use it preferring to stay with Testors dullcoat out of the spray can.

I've had problems with the mat clear coats too. I don't think I mixed it well one time. Another I sprayed it very high humdity, it had alot of white spots on that one. Now I also use Dullcoat it a can and really watch the weather conditions. For the most part this has helped for me.

I use the Humbrol matt cote myself. The matt particles in it are very fine, but it needs regular shaking or they fall to the bottom of the jar. It takes a fair size of diluting and still gives the right look. The only way to go wrong with it is if you spray on too thick a coat.

If you spray from a can you should follow a couple 'must dos'

1) Spray in a controlled environment or on a day with
little humidity (laquers attract moisture as they dry-
controling the humidity stops the chances of the
finish turning white or spotty)
2) Always set the spray can in a bowl of hot water
about 10 minutes prior to spraying ( heated laquers
flow out better and you lessen the chances of
orange peel finish)
3) If the can says shake for one minute then shake it
vigoriously for at least two minutes (especally
important with flat or color spray cans...also with old
spray cans)
4) Test spray first to be sure the can isn't going to 'spit'
big globs of paint out (nozzle issues)
5) Always mist a finish on. NEVER think that more is
better when spraying
6) Give ample time between coats for drying

Cheers,
Charles