AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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metallic car paint

vicbc

Joined: March 18, 2003
KitMaker: 11 posts
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:25 AM UTC
I have some small bottles of car paint from when ouir car was in the bodyshop. Can it be used on plastic models ? Can I safely spray it through my Iwata revolution airbrush ? [[email protected]]

TwistedFate

Joined: February 11, 2003
KitMaker: 805 posts
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 11:07 AM UTC
If it is automotive paint it is Lacquer and is a 'hot' paint so it will melt the plastic. You can still use it for models, just be sure to prime it very well and allow to dry completely before you spray it on.
It is safe to use in the airbrush, thinning will be required and clean the airbrush immediately after painting.
It is safe to use in the airbrush, thinning will be required and clean the airbrush immediately after painting.

mikeli125

Joined: December 24, 2002
KitMaker: 2,595 posts
Armorama: 1,209 posts

Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:00 PM UTC
Or you can get the colour you need in an aerosol at the maintance shop or vist a place which mixes car paint they should be able to mix the colour and put it in an aerosol for you
as well save messing up your brush FSM have an article on using aerosols this month
as well save messing up your brush FSM have an article on using aerosols this month
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