Michael,
I've been using Testors Dull Cote for several years now
on the teams I do for coaches and haven't had ANY problems
with it.Having said that,let me explain how I apply the product.
1st.< I seal the painted/decaled figure with a BRUSH- ON
clear coat.Delta is good;Model Master;There are several to
choose from.Someone mentioned ModgePodge.This is a great
sealer BUT after you apply it you will need to go over it with
another brush-on sealer like Delta,or MM,etc.The reason is
that Modge Podge will/does react to "heat" if not clear
coated.Atleast on these plastic figures.It becomes "sticky"
in the heat.Good sealer but has that draw-back.
Another good thing about brush-on sealer is that you get
all the nooks & crannys that spraying sometimes misses,
i.e. under the arms; between the legs;Hard to reach areas
for spray.
After you brush coat with your sealer of choice,then spray
with Teators Dull Cote.
1) Shake can real good. I think they reccommend 2 minutes
Also,while using ( spraying) shake the can occassionally.This
helps keep it mixed-up good.
2)Spray with even strokes from about 8-10 inches away.
Spray the front of your figures,then turn to the side and spray,
etc,etc,.Essentially turning the figures in a circle so that you
cover ALL sidea/angles.
If you have "bent-over" figures,say like a center or "O" linemen
prop them up so you can spray up under the bent-over part
that isn't showing ( chest area;neck front
I use an old rookie
double-clip base with the prongs cut off and prop it up.Works
great.
3) Let the clear coat dry for recommended time on can.If you
want to,spray another coat on,but between the brush-on and the
one spray coat,you should be covered.
As I said,Ive been doing it this way for a few years now and
haven't had any problems.I think if you follow these guide lines
you'll be happy with the results.Maybe not.Try it and see and
let us know.
SEMPER FI,
Chris Stacey
Hampton,Va.