Roberto123 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markiii Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberto123 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks for the tips. I'll give both a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvin20 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Gunze GX113 thinned with Mr Rapid Thinner gives a very flat finish. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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