Can I use car paint on my model??

[recluse87]

Building a model just like my real car and I have some NAPA single stage metal flake paint that I used on my car. Will this work on my model? What about primer? Can i use this paint with an airbrush?
thanks for any info

[awaken1973]

you can use automotive paint with plastic automotive primer (which one is for car bumpers). automotive paint can damage styrene if applied without primer

[Murco]

Originally posted by recluse87
Building a model just like my real car and I have some NAPA single stage metal flake paint that I used on my car. Will this work on my model? thanks for any info

Your 1:1 metal flake paint will look odd on a model as the "flakes" will be far to large to give your model a scale appearance. Look for a "model scale" metallic for better fidelity
What about primer?[/quote]
You will need to use a "blocker" or "barrier" to seal the plastic. Dpont Variprime is the best, Floquil barrier is cheap and easy to use.
Can i use this paint with an airbrush?[/quote]
Yes, provided you thin it down enough, but that may cause a more translucent color coat.

[modelfan1]

Whenever you're using an unknown substance on plastic try it first on a piece of scrap plastic from the kit so if it does hurt the plastic you won't ruin the model :bandit:
Mike