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Um... is Krylon not a good sealer?
« on: July 18, 2013, 07:03:50 PM »
I made a Drama Pony custom a year or two ago, and I just noticed that she has a lot of cracks on the surface in addition to some weird discoloration on her ears and nose. She was my first full custom so I'm really bummed. I used matte Krylon spray to seal her. Is this a common problem with Krylon or just a fluke? And is there any way to fix Drama without making her worse?

I would hate trying to find another good sealer - Mod Podge doesn't work for me and I haven't seen any Testors Dullcote in my area (which I know is also popular with customizers).

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Re: Um... is Krylon not a good sealer?
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2013, 09:15:59 PM »
I use Testors Dullcote and I get it at walmart, but you have to ask for it usually because they have it hidden in the photography both. If all else fails you can order it online ;)
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Re: Um... is Krylon not a good sealer?
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2013, 07:23:18 AM »
You might also find the Testors Dullcoat in the model car building section of the toys. That's where I find mine :) I also use MR. Super Clear in Matte from Amazon.com

Krylon unfortunately normally has issues with sealing. Sometimes it remains sticky. Sometimes it cracks. It doesn't bond well if there are layers of paint. And it can do all of the above if the temperature/humidity when curing is not correct too.
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Re: Um... is Krylon not a good sealer?
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2013, 04:26:27 PM »
Well, that's disappointing. :/  Maybe I'll try finding Testors again.

I didn't think to check Walmart though, so that's a good lead!

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Re: Um... is Krylon not a good sealer?
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2013, 05:14:32 PM »
If you have a Michael's or Hobby Lobby they carry it too... Walmart is a hit/miss for what you CAN find... Our two walmarts here don't carry model things any more as far as I've seen =/
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