Best paint on clear coat?

[JisaacT]

I am looking for a good matte paint on clear coat. I have a spray on that is crappy. It leaves behind a milky sort of color and doesnt completely protect my models color like it should. Whats the best? I dont care much about price I want something that protects and hardens like it should!

How can I test if I ihave enough protective coat? I tried scratching but then I scratch paint off! AGH! obviously not enough overcoat but I dont want to put more of that crappy stuff on.

Edited March 28, 2012 by JisaacT

[Mister_Q]

Testors Dullcote - spray or brush on. Good stuff. Gives a really matt finish.

A lot of people recommend doing a gloss coat followed by a matt coat for extra protection.

[Wyrdpainting]

I use Krylon crystal clear

[harbinger]

I second the Krylon, though I do mean to try out the gloss then matte idea.

[Sarsnick]

I second the Krylon, though I do mean to try out the gloss then matte idea.

I've tried direct Dullcote and it get's very flaky. A coat of gloss then dullcote goes really far in the ability to prevent flaking on models.

[Bruglyother]

I use polycrylic as a paint on. It's listed as "eggshell" finish, which comes out slightly glossy. I then hit the model with a quick spray of Testors dullcoat, jut to take the shine off.

[Babel Builder]

I've never used the brush on Testors Dullcote, but am planning on giving it a try soon. Anyone have any tips or warnings for using it?

[JisaacT]

I have had bad luck with the krylon. Never like them especially for tagging...but thats another day.

I have some gloss Ill use but like I said im afraid of getting the white patches on it. I dont know what it is really and its quite confusing. It didnt add enough protection iether. maybe I didnt add enough coats but if I did more white stuff came up.

Im just nervous about ruining minis thats all