Dulling down paint finish.

[martinw]

I have a 1:50 scale diecast bulldozer that I want to give a light weathering. I want to dull the paint finish a little to take the shine out of it.

Anyone have any tips?

Cheers.

 

[flyjoe180]

Try a flat/matt varnish coat?

 

[0ne48thtel]

That's the way to go

 

[martinw]

Will it take to a smooth gloss pain finish?

 

[flyjoe180]

Yes it will cover a gloss finish. A model is usually painted then gloss coated to apply decals and weathering, and then that is all sealed in using either another gloss coat or a flat/matt varnish. The varnish will work on gloss paint without the gloss varnish too.

 

[martinw]

Thanks Joe, I will get some and try it out on the underside where it cant be seen before going all out.

 

[treyzx10r]

I've had good results with testors dullcote,comes in rattle can or bottle

 

[Polux]

Take a look at this thread Martin.

There are some interesting photos that can help you.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/unofficial-kids-toy-remodelling-build-thread.14314/page-3#post-200388

 

[Laurie]

Martin if you want a really dull finish then Vallejo Matt finish.

It is duller than their matt finish paints which are dull.

For WW11 aircraft I have used this through out and gives a very authentic look. You only need one coat even if you have applied gloss varnish for decals.

Laurie