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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this announcement from Testors was just posted to a few of my Yahoo groups. I'm really going to miss Floquil. 
Dear Mr. ________
There are many changes taking place at The Testor Corporation. For over 80
years, we have provided premium paints and finishing systems to the craft
and hobby industry. Recently we announced that we are transforming our
business in order to more effectively address the changing needs of our
consumers and their interests.
We've made the decision to exit the following businesses within the Testor
Brand family - Pactra , Floquil , PollyScale , and ColorArtz.
This will enable The Testor Corporation to return to our foundation of
success providing premium, innovative product that inspires creativity.
We will continue to accept orders and ship product for a limited time based
on available quantities.
Going forward, the following brands will be critical to our success and
development - Testor , Model Master , and Aztek. These brands will be
infused with marketing support, innovation and operational efficiencies.
In support of this, we have announced a consolidation of operations at our
Rockford facilities. Our commitment to the Testor brand has never been
stronger. By implementing these changes, and the ability to leverage all
of Rust-Oleum's world class services, we are more strongly poised to take
our business to the next level through product and merchandising
innovations, and increased customer understanding.
If you have further questions, please feel free to let us know.
We appreciate your business!!
Sincerely,
Beth
The Testor Corporation
Consumer Affairs Department
1-800-837-8677 (1-800-testors)
M-F 8:00 A.M - 4:00 PM CST
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Posted - May 22 2013 : 10:30:07 PM
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I wonder who is gonna pick up the trade mark and copy rights to revive Floquil and Polly Scale?
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Posted - May 22 2013 : 11:33:16 PM
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Apparently no one is interested in continuing those brands. By all appearances once the stock is gone, that's it.
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Posted - May 22 2013 : 11:53:20 PM
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I simply HATE to hear this! I have been a Floquil user for as long as I have been custom painting trains and will regret having to find a new "paint" brand to replace Floquil with! Sadly, I don't know why, I can see why they would discontinue PollyS as its water based and difficult to work with. Floquil on the other hand to me, has to have been thee best Railroad based Lacquer paint ever.....I wonder if the "Model Master" division will carry on some of the paint colors from Floquil?
~John
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 Posted - May 23 2013 : 09:18:04 AM
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Time to stock up! I also use a lot of Floquil paint. Infact, I use both the train line as well as the military line.
But this isn't the first attempt to eliminate the line. Several years ago Testors tried to stop production of the Lacquer Floquil lines and replace them with the water-based lines. They claimed it was for my health. I think the cost of producing and shipping the lacquer-based paint is more then Testors wants to cover.
Besides... with their remaining lines, you don't "really need" the Floquil paints, (insert sarcasm here!).
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Posted - May 23 2013 : 10:50:14 AM
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They also talked about killing PollyS/Polly Scale a few years ago.
Me, I swear by the water base PollyS line. I've used it for 30+years. No fumes, thin it with distilled water and/or windscreen washer fluid, and water clean-up.
Oh well. If they don't make it, I won't buy it. Not that my purchases would keep them in business.
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Posted - June 07 2013 : 7:06:05 PM
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My LHS has a 2 for 1 sale on these discontinued paints. F & M Hobby is on RT10 West in Randolph, NJ. If anyone is interested.
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Posted - June 07 2013 : 9:17:51 PM
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Thanks for the tip, Pete. I'm going to be taking a little trip. 
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Posted - June 08 2013 : 10:44:44 AM
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Here you go, misery over, you can stop the waterworks now. Help out an American company.
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