Replacement for Cobra Colors?

[deltableh]

Since Cobra Colors shut down, I've been hording my supply of paint, but even that is beginning to run low. I'm wondering what suppliers are replacements, with an EXTREME focus on those located in the US. I've looked into Zero and ModelCarWorx, but they're both located across the Atlantic, and the shipping is KILLER, especially since I don't buy color in bulk.

Any suggestions? I'm looking for a selection and quality that is equal to Cobra Colors.

[willimo]

How much do you expect to pay for shipping? $7.50 for two bottles of paint from Hiro may be more than Cobra Colors was (I admit I don't remember what it was), but isn't "killer," or even unreasonable.

[deltableh]

Originally Posted by willimo

How much do you expect to pay for shipping? $7.50 for two bottles of paint from Hiro may be more than Cobra Colors was (I admit I don't remember what it was), but isn't "killer," or even unreasonable.

Sorry, perhaps killer was too harsh a word. It's just, I'm a college student on a limited budget, and when the shipping costs as much of the product, I generally stay away, regardless of what the product is. I guess I'll just have to write down a bunch of stuff I wanna get and order it all at once to save on shipping costs...

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by deltableh

Sorry, perhaps killer was too harsh a word. It's just, I'm a college student on a limited budget, and when the shipping costs as much of the product, I generally stay away, regardless of what the product is. I guess I'll just have to write down a bunch of stuff I wanna get and order it all at once to save on shipping costs...

That's more or less what I do as I am also a budget modeler. I gather up all the items I want and keep adding up till the shoping cart reaches 2kg. Normally 1~2 hundred US, including s/h (to Taiwan). The good thing about Steve's store is that as long as you have logged in, it saves whatever you add to the shopping cart or the wishlish. My current cart has been filling up for nearly 3 months I think.

Steve

[73superduty]

My opinion, Their is no replacement for Cobra Colors.

Anyway, on that note, I am very curious to try some zero paints, and do as was suggested, just put together an order that makes the shipping worth it.

Chris

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by 73superduty

My opinion, Their is no replacement for Cobra Colors.

I respectfully disagree.

Cobra colors was great (and hopefully will be great again) but is not selling paint today.

Zero colors is great and is doing business today.

ergo there IS a replacement for CC.

QED

[360spider]

Zero paints are awesome. Just made another order and will try 2K clear this time.

[gasman03]

don't look past Model Car World paints, although most of there stuff is for American items (Muscle Cars,) there paint is very nice, and about the same price as Cobra Colors,

[patoffspyder]

Zero paint is a great stuff, when I order 8-9 60ml bottles, it costs me about 100$ Can. It's almost the same price as buying 8-9 cans of Tamiya paint.

Sure, Cobra Colors was great, 2.5 ounces bottles cost 6.95$ each and shipping was free, but well, we have to forget it now :-(