Drifterdon Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Does Testors still make their clear semi-gloss spray lacquer? I haven't seen it is some time and I find myself in need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Not according to this: https://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/lacquer-paint/top-coats-and-thinners They apparently only make Glosscote & Dullcote; in bottles & spray cans. Larry Edited November 9, 2023 by ReccePhreak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 51 minutes ago, ReccePhreak said: Not according to this: https://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/lacquer-paint/top-coats-and-thinners They apparently only make Glosscote & Dullcote; in bottles & spray cans. Larry That's what I was afraid of. Thanks Larry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Ever since Rustoleum Group "acquired" Testors, they totally abandoned serious model builders by discontinuing almost the entire product line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, ReccePhreak said: Ever since Rustoleum Group "acquired" Testors, they totally abandoned serious model builders by discontinuing almost the entire product line. Yep! Leave it to the friggin bean counters. Still trying to find a replacement for my Model Master enamels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Camus272 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Rustoleum never acquired Testors. Both are owned by RPM, who acquired Rustoleum in 1994, which didn't have any effect on Testors. But, it is clear that RPM is not interested in the hobby business, they have moved to "crafts" - lots of bright florescent and glitter colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Camus272 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Drifterdon said: That's what I was afraid of. Thanks Larry. If you're airbrushing, can you mix flat and gloss? Or, are you specifically looking for spray cans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 17 hours ago, Camus272 said: If you're airbrushing, can you mix flat and gloss? Or, are you specifically looking for spray cans? If I have to, I'll airbrush. But if a rattle can of clear coat is available for sealing in decals and paint, I go that route. What can I say, I'm lazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 The Mr. Super Clear Gloss, Semi and Matte UV cut sprays are my new go-to for rattle cans. they all work great and settle nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arg Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Another question in this subject area: Sprue Brothers carries Mr. Hobby/Mr. Color GUNC181 Super Clear (semi-gloss) in a bottle. Could I use that with a brush to touch-up small areas that I wanted to apply a semi-gloss finish? Any recommendations of similar semi-gloss bottle (i.e. NOT spray) products? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Army painter makes a semi gloss in a spray can. I’ve never used it but I’ve been happy with a few of their other sprays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AircraftAddict Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 That's too bad about Testors discontinuing their semi gloss lacquer spray. I've had good results with the Mr. Super Clear semi gloss spray myself. Have you tried that one? It's inexpensive and the finish is really nice. Maybe give that a shot in the meantime until you can find a suitable replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Tamiya makes a Semi-Gloss in the rattle can. Be careful and use a light touch if you go with them. Tamiya clears are rather hot and can melt decals and base paint if you go too heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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