discussion Question regarding a decent matte clear

[Guest]

After a 21 year layoff from modeling, I'm back at it. The good news is that SO much has changed; that's also the bad news, too.


I used to use Polly S acrylics almost exclusively and one of their products I lament the passing of is their matte clear. It really did give a matte finish. Presently I'm using Tamiya acrylics and I've found that their "matte" clear gives, at best, a semi-gloss finish...which is not what I'm looking for.


Yes, I shook the bottle until my wrists ached. I popped the top and stirred like the true maniac I am. I'm still getting a semi-gloss finish (insert whining here).


Do any of you know of a paint manufacturer that makes a true matte clear? I certainly appreciate any help!

 

[flyjoe180]

Never had any problems with Humbrol Matt Cote (NOT the tinlet but the small bottle). I spray it 50/50 with enamel thinners.

 

[Guest]

The best I have come across Pierre is Vallejo Acrylic Matt.


Vallejo Model paint dries matt but when you apply their Acrylic Matte varnish it is matter than matte.


They also do a polyurethane varnish but apart from the gloss, which is good, i have not tired the matte.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

Thanks, gents! I'll give both a try. (Matter than matte...Ooooooo!!)

 

[rickoshea52]

Railmatch acrylics and enamels are also very good.