Why dull paints?

[Ron Sims]

Please excuse me if this has been covered before, but I am curious as to why the F3 diesels are flat instead of glossy? Has anyone here safely clear coated the Texas Special?
Ron Sims

[3rail]

Hi Ron,

It seems no matter what we do, we can't win on this subject.  We first released locos in flat paint.  Then we went to high gloss.  We now are using a satin finish to try to please as many people as possible.

I have use both Testors gloss goat and Krylon Gloss coat without any problems.  Just put it on in thin coats until you get the desired result.

Regards,

3rail

[DominicMazoch]

3rdRail:

Maybe WBB should use BOTH.  On GM amd items like the UP Heritage, go glossy.  The UP's are kept to a high shine.

On the TL, go semi-gloss or flat.  Look nice, but you don't need sunglasses to see the units!