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  • TheIrishLizard posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 8 months ago

    Hai guys, I was thinking about spray painting a kit or two, but there doesn’t seem to be any model shops within 3-4 hours of here, so I’m stuck with normal spray paint. Will that do the job? Also, should I spray on the runner or paint each individual piece?

    • I heard standard Krylon for plastics spray paint works well and you’ll want to paint each individual piece so your not left with spots where the runners were cut off afterwards. just make sure you keep it organized so you know which piece is which.

    • @TheIrishLizard
      Be careful with the spray paints you see in the hardware stores. Some of them contain highly concentrated thinners. Some thinners can soften the plastic or even worst melt it. I agree with @Storm , Krylon spray paints is a good alternative and more cheaper than most of the hobby spray paints sold in most hobby shops. You may also use Acrylic spray paints. I haven’t experienced any bad effects on the plastic when I used an Acrylic spray paint before. Better ask the sales staff if the spray paints you want to buy can be use safely with plastic.

      With regards to the kit you want to paint, I suggest you paint each individual pieces so you don’t have to do touch ups on the nub marks and saves you the trouble of scratching your paint job while cutting off the nubs. You may use masking tape to label each pieces on what runner it is from. For example, A-3, C1-24, C2-23, D1-14, etc.

      I hope this help you in someway. Good luck to your build man. Looking forward to see your finished kit. I’m a beginner too. 😀