Zero paints to the USA???

Has anybody had any problems recieving orders containing Zero paints?

I tried calling the main USPS buisness mail center to find out if paint is allowed in and couldn't get a straight answer.

Any help?? (I did search too, I saw Canada had no trouble. Just want to be sure before ordering)

Thanks guys.
IZ

It's got nothing to do with the post office, it has to with the customs office.

I live in the US and ordered some Zero paints about a month ago...they arrived in a week w/ no problem.


Wow IZsd, 66 posts in 5 years, and I thought I didn't post much.

It's got nothing to do with the post office, it has to with the customs office.

I see, I guess that explains the USPS lady being confused..


I live in the US and ordered some Zero paints about a month ago...they arrived in a week w/ no problem.


Wow IZsd, 66 posts in 5 years, and I thought I didn't post much.

Thanks pawlie, I recon I'll get an order together. What can I say I am quite the lurker :p

No problems here getting paint from Steve. Took about 12 days. I'm in S. Minnesota.

Chris

I recieved lots of paint from Hiroboy about a month ago. No problems whatsoever.

Took about 2 weeks total from me when I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. :sunglasse

sry to steal the thread.
But how is the quality of Zero paints compared to Tamiya?

sry to steal the thread.
But how is the quality of Zero paints compared to Tamiya?

In my opinion the Zero paint is light years ahead for coverage,ease of application and when properly cleared it is very shiny straight from the airbrush and very durable.The basecoat dries in literally a matter of minutes and can be cleared in 20-30 mins.If you look at the value side as well a 60ml bottle of basecoat can do 2-3 models (cars,bikes etc) So they go a lot further than a Tamiya spray can.The other big bonus in my opinion is multi colour paint jobs where the basecoat paint comes into it's own.As you only lightly dust the paint on to get coverage (not gloss) there's no chance of it bleeding under the masking so you end up with the sharpest masking lines ever,then you can clear the whole project in one go,a real plus point in my opinion.Just my :2cents:

In my opinion the Zero paint is light years ahead for coverage,ease of application and when properly cleared it is very shiny straight from the airbrush and very durable.The basecoat dries in literally a matter of minutes and can be cleared in 20-30 mins.If you look at the value side as well a 60ml bottle of basecoat can do 2-3 models (cars,bikes etc) So they go a lot further than a Tamiya spray can.The other big bonus in my opinion is multi colour paint jobs where the basecoat paint comes into it's own.As you only lightly dust the paint on to get coverage (not gloss) there's no chance of it bleeding under the masking so you end up with the sharpest masking lines ever,then you can clear the whole project in one go,a real plus point in my opinion.Just my :2cents:
my :2cents: too (plus another two :2cents:)

Zero 2k clear, or most automotive 2k clears for that matter, will tolerate a lot more abuse when polishing compared to hobby colors.
In my opinion the Zero paint is light years ahead for coverage,ease of application and when properly cleared it is very shiny straight from the airbrush and very durable.The basecoat dries in literally a matter of minutes and can be cleared in 20-30 mins.If you look at the value side as well a 60ml bottle of basecoat can do 2-3 models (cars,bikes etc) So they go a lot further than a Tamiya spray can.The other big bonus in my opinion is multi colour paint jobs where the basecoat paint comes into it's own.As you only lightly dust the paint on to get coverage (not gloss) there's no chance of it bleeding under the masking so you end up with the sharpest masking lines ever,then you can clear the whole project in one go,a real plus point in my opinion.Just my :2cents:
:1: But I have to add that Zero paints owner, Hiroboy, can match nearly EVERY automotive color that has been made. Just send him an e-mail to check if he can mix that color before ordering. When as Tamiya paints only has 1 or 2 hundred colors from the can.

You can't go wrong w/ Zero Paints or Hiroboy, I think they're great. Tamiya sprays are better than the Testors junk, but Zero Paints are light years ahead of them both.


Seriously, whoever makes Testors should be shot.

Most questions about the Zero Paints can be found here in the FAQ if that helps. http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/zero_paints.php
also we have a Application guide here : http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/paint_guide.php
Glad to see you all like them :)

Hi Steve,

If you're still around, can you tell me whether you got the three e-mails I sent you with various enquiries last week please? My order is still waiting on your reply....:frown:

All the best
Keith

What Dealer did you get it from? Was it Hiroboy.com? Please let me know.

Thank you,
Robby

What Dealer did you get it from? Was it Hiroboy.com? Please let me know.

Thank you,
Robby

Robby - you are looking at a thread that is almost 7 years old - there are no Zero paints to the USA any more from Hiroboy - the USPS will not allow them to be carried via mail - and Hiroboy has NOT made provisions for a surface shipment method
Just thought you should know - read the dates on the old Threads before you try to obtain answers. Hope this helps -
John

Spot Model will ship Zero Paints to the USA

Spot Model is your best bet. Most other places will result in the orders getting shipped back.

I under stand why US customs are the way they are. But they are just hobby paints. There are no terrorist plot intentions.

Spot Model is your best bet. Most other places will result in the orders getting shipped back.

I under stand why US customs are the way they are. But they are just hobby paints. There are no terrorist plot intentions.

I agree - Spot Model in Spain will ship them but the shipping is very expensive - John

Thank you Guys ! I appreciate the info.

Robby

scalefinishes has a very similar system and make just about any color for any car.