Paint question

[Roberto123]

Don't know if I've asked this before but here goes anyway. 

 

What is a good clear flat coat that'll make a really flat/dull finish?  I've tried Dull coat, and several others but they end up looking semi gloss.  I'm looking for something that is as flat as Tamiya flats, for example. 

 

Thanks for the help. 

[markiii]

Why not try Tamiya's clear flat in the XF series? XF-86 I think. I have some, going to try it on the current build.

[dnl42]

I like Microscale Industries Micro Flat. It's the flattest that I've found. Thin with water to airbrush. Dries quite fast. 

Edited November 15, 2019 by dnl42

[Roberto123]

Thanks for the tips.  I'll give both a try.   

[Napalmakita]

I like the Testors flat lacquer.  I mix it with the yellow cap Tamiya lacquer thinner and finish it with a light final coat of just thinner..i do mostly modern fighters and this gives that smooth chalky look I go for

[marvin20]

I've had some great success using this product by AMMO:

I get mine from SprueBrothers:

AMM2051 AMMO by Mig Lucky Varnish - Matt (60ml)

https://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/amm2051.htm

 

HTH

 

 

[Napalmakita]

15 minutes ago, marvin20 said:

I've had some great success using this product by AMMO:

I get mine from SprueBrothers:

AMM2051 AMMO by Mig Lucky Varnish - Matt (60ml)

https://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/amm2051.htm

 

HTH

 

 

Agreed.. I'm a big fan of the ammo line

[Curt B]

Hi Roberto,

 

I see you've gotten many suggestions already, but in my experience, the AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish (which is water based).  I've had great success with this over many years, and never had a bad experience with it.  This is, and has been, my 'go to' flat/matte finish.  It also works with a paintbrush, in addition to airbrush.  In addition, it dries almost immediately.  If you apply a wet coat, you can watch the surface while you blow on it to aid in the drying process, and you see it go flat in front of your eyes.  It's really that good.  I started using this stuff after having success with Testor's Dullcoat, but I didn't like the smell and cleanup associated with the Testor's product.  You can't beat the convenience or the final finish with the AK stuff, in my humble opinion.

Edited November 29, 2019 by Curt B
Added thoughts

[jonbryon]

Gunze GX113 thinned with Mr Rapid Thinner gives a very flat finish.

 

Jon

[RichardL]

On 11/14/2019 at 9:32 PM, dnl42 said:

I like Microscale Industries Micro Flat. It's the flattest that I've found. Thin with water to airbrush. Dries quite fast. 

 

Micro Flat always gives me a finish with a slight sheen - not completely flat.