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Painting wood
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 01:43 PM UTC
Can the paints we use for plastic be used on wood? Vallejo, Tamiya etc.
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 01:58 PM UTC
Yes. But, the bond will not be as strong as if you used lacquer or enamel. House paint is latex acrylic.
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 02:20 PM UTC

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Can the paints we use for plastic be used on wood? Vallejo, Tamiya etc.



Yes, you can use these paints on wood with no problems.

Depending on whether the wood is sealed or not, you may need
several coats for total coverage.

If you want to create a stain effect, just dilute the paint
alot.

Cheers,
Joe
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 05:15 PM UTC
Thanks for the comeback. Maybe i will prime the wood first and then us the acrylics.
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