Autmotive paint! how to do it?

Hey guys

i was thinking of using Auto paints since it seems to be more efficient route for my models, primer is cheaper and the paints are cheap too..

I was just gonna use those touch up paints that come in spray bottles.

Now, is it harder working with auto paints? are they too thick to be used?
what should i look for?

i was just gonna use the same procedures as painting with the tamiya synthetic lacqueres. Thanks

I believe, and correct me if I'm wrong guys, but the paint used on real autos is a little too heavy and from experience, warps the plastic of the kit. I wouldn't be too curious to find out though.

it shouldnt warp the plastic if you put a health layer of primer on it. Check out the faq... im pretty sure that its all covered there. I've used automotive paint on a few of my models. i like them since there are so many choices. i've heard of people using factory paint even. they work just as well as tamiya paints IMO. just make sure you prime first and you'll be fine with them.

PlastiCoat and Duplicolor both have a grey sandable primer that covers very well and will protect the plastic from the hotter laquer paints. Warm all of your paint up in hot water (just float the can in the sink) before you spray and don't use the "middle" of the spray pattern to cover the model. Use the outer edges and keep the nozzle 8 to 10 inches from the subject. I also spray the paint directly from the can into my airbrush jar. it works great and like was stated above the paint is pretty cheap for the amount you get.
Mark

well

i picked up some cheap primer, looks like the cheapest one at a local store. It's the only one that says Formulated for Plastics so i hope it won't eat up the model!

It's the only one that says Formulated for Plastics so i hope it won't eat up the model!
It isn't so much the primer attacking the plastic as the lacquer automotive paint attacking the plastic through the primer,the primer needs to form a barrier between the plastic and the lacquer !
:bandit: Mike

the best for me is to put a layer of testor primer let it dry after I put a layer of NU-HUE gray sandable primer and finally the paint

it work for me it's suppose for you too



mario:D

Originally posted by modelfan1

It isn't so much the primer attacking the plastic as the lacquer automotive paint attacking the plastic through the primer,the primer needs to form a barrier between the plastic and the lacquer !
:bandit: Mike

oh ok..

so what do u propose i do to fix this? don't want to put too thick coat of primer. or buy better primer?

or start with small mist coats of the auto spray, then build up??

patate: the best for me is to put a layer of testor primer let it dry after I put a layer of NU-HUE gray sandable primer and finally the paint

one coat of testor 1or 2 of nu-hue and 2 or 3 of color you have a very good looking paint job and tou dont lost your body lines




mario:D

so what do u propose i do to fix this? don't want to put too thick coat of primer. or buy better primer?

the best advice I can give is spray a scrap piece of sprue with the paint and see what happens . Always wear a protective mask when spraying ,your lungs will appreciate it !

:bandit: Mike

Originally posted by modelfan1


the best advice I can give is spray a scrap piece of sprue with the paint and see what happens . Always wear a protective mask when spraying ,your lungs will appreciate it !

:bandit: Mike

Thanks!
i finally came up with that idea (well similar) after remember i have the Revell Integra Type R Kit....

i just primed the extra bumper, and spoilers so i guess i'll try and paint it in a day or so!

boy does that primer dry fast, spray and 10minutes and its like dry to the touch.