Does anyone know of a way to stop the white spots you get when using Dullcoat; I know; quit using Dullcoat. If this is the only solution what is the best alternative that will give the same finish? Thanks Jim
Is it hot or cold at your location?Cold weather & dullcoate don't mix.Try painting under a big halogen light to give some heat.
Are you using alcohol for anything on the model? When Dullcoat comes in contact with alcohol it will leave white spots. I purposely mix rubbing alcohol with my paint when I am “rusting” something just for that effect.
Shake reel well, make sure its at room temp, ( soak in warm water iff nessassary) and use a new can . Sometimes an older can will leave the spots.....Mike
I noticed that you are from the Great White North. At our hobby shop here in Northeast Ohio, we have had some problems with customers in the past with exactly what you are describing. We talked to Testors and they told us that the spots are the coagulation of the dulling pigments. The cause can be cans that have been subjected to freezing temps (as in too long in the delivery van) or cans that have sat too long on the shelf or in the warehouse. They told us to make sure to rotate our stock so the cans get sold in order of delivery. Whenever I have a can of Dullcoat in my right hand I automatically have a blow dryer in my left hand. I learned years ago that heating up the Dullcoat can to a very warm temperature will result in much better paint flow. Not only out of the can but onto the model. It also mixes a lot more thoroughly when warmed up. Using the blow dryer to "instantly" dry the spray on your model prevents runs and makes for an even duller finish. If the results are still not dull enough, "fogging" additional coats onto the model using the blow dryer to direct the spray from afar will dull the model even further. [ 01. November 2004, 17:31: Message edited by: HERMANzGERMAN ]
