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09-29-2012, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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I want to paint up a vintage GI Joe vehicle and found a great color for only a buck!
Testors 1165 - Testors 1165 Enamel Paint Flat Olive 1/4 oz. | ModelTrainStuff.com Is enamel ok to use for this? If I need to thin it, how much windex should i use for a 1/4 fl. oz bottle? THANKS!
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09-29-2012, 03:50 PM | #2 |
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A lil help here?
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09-29-2012, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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Enamel should be fine on hard plastic. Avoid using it on rubber and soft plastic, i.e. figure limbs and you should be fine.
Oh and do not thin it with windex. Use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
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09-29-2012, 10:32 PM | #4 |
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I used that same color on my vehicles as a kid and it was fine. My VAMP went through alot of different camo paint jobs.
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09-29-2012, 10:43 PM | #5 |
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Testors airbrush thinner to shoot it. You won't like how it brushes on. You'd do better to buy some spray can Krylon Fusion Camo Olive #4293, unless you plan to shoot it...
By the way, you can't use Windex because this is not a water-based color, like say an acrylic that uses alcohol for a vehicle. You have to thin it with an afore-mentioned solvent, like paint thinner... If you are stuck with brush painting, the Tamiya colors lay down beautifully with a good brush, provided you don't over brush them... Last edited by freakintiger; 09-29-2012 at 10:46 PM.. |
09-29-2012, 10:55 PM | #6 |
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09-29-2012, 11:12 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for all the help! Looks like I'll have to order some because Walmart doesn't carry it!
How about Rustoleum Camoflauge Olive? it says it's ok for plastic? Or should I just order the Krylon Fusion?
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09-29-2012, 11:44 PM | #8 |
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Surprising that your Walmart doesn't have it. They have a buttload of it here. Try Home Depot, they sell Krylon Fusion there as well.
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09-30-2012, 09:26 AM | #9 |
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I think Rustoleum is good paint.
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09-30-2012, 01:15 PM | #10 |
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The Rustoleum should be fine, but...be sure to test shoot it say on the underside just to be safe. The Fusion will work great just be sure to wash the body in dish detergent, rinse it well and get it completely dry before you paint.
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