very frustrated, please give advise

[donaldpla]

Ok, I am having problems with my painting. I use Testors because its all they have within a 50 mile radius of me. Anyway, the gloss yellow which is acrylic is real thin. Even when I prime my parts, it takes so many coats for the color to take, and when it finally takes, there isn't much part detail left like there should be. I am also having trouble painting small areas, like around the stereo on a dashboard and small details. Any tips and help is greatly appreciated.

[freakmech]

the only advice i can give to your question is.... for small parts like radio and such. use a toothpick to paint knobs and stuff. instead of a paintbrush. it works trust me. hope this helps.

[willimo]

I have found Testors light color paints to be very thin as well. I've also found that the pigments tend to settle to the bottom of the jar, and that's the main culpret. If you diligently stir the paint, getting all the pigment goo off the bottom (shaking won't get it all) it thickens up a bit. I also drop a BB in the jar, and that helps break up the pigment at the bottom when shaking. The paint is still on the thin side, but it usable.

[primera man]

How thick are you putting it on?
In cases like this you need to put very thin coats on allowing it to dry between coats before adding another.
To often people dont see the paint covering to well so they add more thinking it will help

[CamaroSSBoy346]

huh? You dont have a wal mart within 50 miles?

[freakmech]

[quote=donaldpla] I use Testors because its all they have within a 50 mile radius of me.


Also there are 2 hobbyshops within a 50 mile radius.

Creative Cajun-Lockport
Tri-City Hobby-Morgan City

I havent been so call to see what they have in stock for paint before making the trip.

[scaleracecars]

Originally Posted by donaldpla

Ok, I am having problems with my painting. I use Testors because its all they have within a 50 mile radius of me. Anyway, the gloss yellow which is acrylic is real thin. Even when I prime my parts, it takes so many coats for the color to take, and when it finally takes, there isn't much part detail left like there should be. I am also having trouble painting small areas, like around the stereo on a dashboard and small details. Any tips and help is greatly appreciated.

Prime with white acrylic crush primer first. The yellow will come out right after only a couple of layers.
David
http://www.scaleracecars.com

[Cobra Colors]

I've always found that the solvent based Testors enamels cover better than the acrylics. If you have the option to buy those that might help in the future.

[donaldpla]

thanks, i never heard of them, but i will give them a shot. Do you know there locations?
And about Wal-Mart, I don't find they carry much.
Thanx y'all

[HotRodDreamer]

Dude, you're so right about the thin yellow...I also use Testors and Model Master cuz it's all i can find, and the yellow's a real pain in the arse...I dont have any tips other than what was said, just wanted to add the description that it is pretty thin, but not as thin as light model master paints (which is a whole 'nother story) and it dries pretty quickly, at least from my experiences. The result's usually pretty nice though if you do 5 or 6 thin layers *remembers traction bars or whatever on the AMT Baldwin Motion 70 1/2 Camaro* Just my thoughts on the subject, and I too thank everyone cuz it's too cool of a color to just not use. Also an alternative to the toothpick that freakmech suggested, i use a sewing needle to apply paint and glue to small places, so it just depends on personal preference. Good luck with the paint though, donaldpla