Clear flat rattle can

Chip M.

Chip M.

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I've tried the Valspar and the Rustoleum Clear Flat spray and the Valspar came out WAAAAY on top.

Hope it helps.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-Clear-Indoor-Outdoor-Spray-Paint/3728569
 
I think they changed their packaging but I just bought another can today at Lowes. Clear Flat by Valspar. Good stuff.

Same stuff from another site.

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/valspar-85060-premium-clear-flat-topcoat-multi-surface-spray-paint-ejaa-7623.html?gclid=CJXx96-MkM8CFUw7gQod49ULVw
 
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And in what ways is it better? I'm presently looking for a flat clear to put on a couple of items that need it. My concern is that this clear does not lift the paint underneath.


Mark W
 
After reading about how new decoys benefit from a coat of the clear flat to slow regular wear and tear I purchased the rustoleum brand clear flat and it was "satin" at best...very shiny when compared to the Valspar.
Most recently I hit some old Herters decoys with a coat of Rustoleum Pro oil base in flat black from a qt can. Was VERY shiny.. Valspar flat rattle can to the rescue...amazing the cut in shine.
 
I've used the Valspar micro-mist matte spray on standard decoys and pickleweed heads., painted in acrylics and alkyd oils, with no issues. From what I remember, Steve Lewis told me the mirco-mist spray was what was discontinued. I've had one can clog...assumed I hadn't cleared the spray orifice adequately.
 
Best Flat-Clear that we've found is Testor's Dull Cote #1260. It's a lacquer and I recommend mist-coats and flash off the solvent with a hair dryer. Works well. Only available in 3 oz. cans.
Lou
 
There is also a company called Army Painter. They sell a a product very similar to Dullcote. In my opinion it is better and it comes in a full size spray can.
The product is used to spray military/ war game miniatures and models.
 
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