Custom paint/custom decals

@Mike CT posted:

Not all paint and paint products play nice together.  Check, clear, dull, gloss coat applications.  Some may blister/lift existing model paint.

I agree totally with your statement, I now use Badger acrylic paint and an air brush. I spent to much time trying to smooth out crazing of paint on trains.

If you want to use spray cans check compatibility on some disposable sample material.

Ray

What about the type of plastic that the body of engine is made out of ? Will that affect the paint ???

@Mike CT posted:

Not all paint and paint products play nice together.  Check, clear, dull, gloss coat applications.  Some may blister/lift existing model paint.

You are right Mike...found out the hard way...live and learn....joe

Yes, the type of plastic/paint combination can have an affect but, also the paint/paint combination can affect the finish. That is for me the reason I choose to use the acrylics, they also have a much faster cure time. Acrylics at least from Badger are dry in 15 minutes. I do wait over-nite before masking and applying the next color, and if you want to see the collection of colors available you can look at their website. They also have a large selection of airbrushes and i can attest to their being excellent with their service if you need a part for an airbrush.

See their Modelflex Railroad colors, the drop down menu is under SHOP on the website

Ray

https://usaairbrushsupply.com/t/200-series

Nick,

I am no expert with the airbrush but with a little practice you can become pretty good, I will attempt to add one of my before and after projects here.

Rayle