Fade coat vs. dull coat

TMC Apr 18, 2022

  1. TMC

    TMC TrainBoard Member

    41
    42
    4
    When weathering rolling stock what is the difference between air brushing a coat of light grey or white to fade down the paint or just hitting it with dull coat? Six of one, half dozen of the other?
     
  2. Allen H

    Allen H TrainBoard Supporter

    1,508
    2,447
    55
    Dullcote is nothing more than clear paint and has no solid color pigments that light gray or white paint has.
    Dullcote will fade any surface to a very slight degree, but the result is hardly noticeable.
    The paint when sprayed in a very thin amount will give the result of faded paint by covering it.
     
    SP-Wolf and Hardcoaler like this.
  3. Inkaneer

    Inkaneer TrainBoard Member

    4,325
    1,424
    77
    Someone more knowledgeable can correct me on this but I always thought that Dullcote gives a flat finish to otherwise glossy paint. Once that is done then you can add weathering such as fading, dirt, grime, rust, etc.
     
    SP-Wolf, Kisatchie and Mr. Trainiac like this.
  4. NtheBasement

    NtheBasement TrainBoard Member

    427
    620
    22
    Although Dullcoat is clear lacquer, you can use it to fade rolling stock if you wet it with isopropyl after it dries. It creates sort of a milky haze and the effect works well on black and other dark colors, but its not as even as with airbrushing.
     
    BNSF FAN likes this.
  5. BNSF FAN

    BNSF FAN TrainBoard Supporter

    9,891
    29,162
    148
    It will also create that milky haze if applied in high humidity conditions. Here is how I know, :)

    SOU11904.JPG
     
    BoxcabE50, Jim67 and MK like this.

Share This Page