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Post by someone11 on Apr 3, 2014 16:30:32 GMT -5
Is there a brand of spray paint that one could use to paint models that you could find at general stores like meijer and walmart? We dont have a hobby store or a good place to buy model paints nearby. I was looking at the krylon fusion paints but wasnt sure if they were safe to use on plastic models. Anybody use something thats easy to find at like ace or wally world? We have one good hobby shop about 45 mins away but I dont want to drive all that way just to get a can of paint.
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Post by randx0 on Apr 4, 2014 2:05:06 GMT -5
Try the auto parts store . Duplicolor and plasticote are good brands . I don't like krylon because sometimes it works well and sometimes not . usually you get what you pay for . Paint is very subjective and really requires you to experiment to find what works for you . lacquer based paints work for me . to further expand your painting options an airbrush is invaluable . again its what works for you but even a crappy airbrush with a cheap compressor and a little practice will give better results than a spray can.
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Post by someone11 on Apr 4, 2014 9:58:46 GMT -5
Usually I use the testors enamel spray cans and those work good for me. But like I said to find it anywhere its 45mins away. Ill try those ones out that you said.
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Post by randx0 on Apr 4, 2014 11:59:21 GMT -5
I would recommend using the primers made by the above companies if you are doing a lot of body work the filling primers are great they go on thick and sand well
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Post by someone11 on Apr 4, 2014 12:53:38 GMT -5
Yeah I didnt used to use Primer (young and dumb lol) but I do now. Just use the testors primer but I go through them small cans so fast. And i do usually jusy spray paint bodies, hand paint small parts. One day ill have an airbrush but not anytime soon.
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Post by gray07 on Apr 7, 2014 12:11:21 GMT -5
if u lived close, i have lots of testers paint i want to give away to somene that will use it, i wont sent through mail though
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Post by cipher on Apr 24, 2014 22:31:57 GMT -5
I've used Walmart Krylon for a great number of years and have had by far way more success than failures with it. I really prefer Tamiya spray, but the only way for me to get it is an online order. To much money, to much hassle..
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Post by someone11 on Apr 29, 2014 18:24:37 GMT -5
So I tried duplicolor "universal black" On a truck frame and it turned out ok. The problem I had was it took 3 or 4 coats before it started getting glossy. Looked like flat black after the first coat. Now I didnt prime it so I dont know if that had an effect on it.
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Post by randx0 on Apr 29, 2014 22:03:32 GMT -5
It should always take a few coats for the paint to start looking finished . light coats are key . Painting is an exercise in patience . priming does make a difference but gloss black can be a tricky color to work with . Keep experimenting ,make sure you are shaking the can frequently ,warming the can helps boost the pressure .
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Post by someone11 on Apr 30, 2014 18:37:52 GMT -5
It should always take a few coats for the paint to start looking finished . light coats are key . Painting is an exercise in patience . priming does make a difference but gloss black can be a tricky color to work with . Keep experimenting ,make sure you are shaking the can frequently ,warming the can helps boost the pressure . Do you ever sand after only one coat? I put one coat on the body of my truck and I noticed it was orange peely so I stopped after the first coat.
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Post by randx0 on May 4, 2014 21:05:27 GMT -5
I always use primer and sand between coats when needed . In your case sanding with 600 or 1000 grit wet dry (used wet)between coats is a good way to get great results. I use small rectangles 2" by 3" and try not to crease them . I use polishing pads that range from 1200 grit all the way up to 12000 grit . Not every grit every time . it sounds like a lot of sanding but you get good at it and it doesn't take that long.
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Post by someone11 on May 8, 2014 20:59:47 GMT -5
Yeah I always wet sand and use progressive grit paper if I can...seems to be hard to find anything inbetween 600 and 1500 around here. I must say, im really liking the duplicolor primer. Its THICK and sands very nicely. Today I went from 600 to 1500 grit (both wet sanding) and I was quite impressed. Now I just have to figure out how to get a nice paint job. Im never happy with the paint.
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Post by randx0 on May 11, 2014 10:39:28 GMT -5
Sounds to me like you have a pretty good grasp of the steps to a good paint job . I feel that using good materials is part of the equation . Not to say you can't get good results with cheap paint but if your goal is to get the best possible results , good paint is better.
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