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  • Member since
    August 2013
Painting Resin Kits
Posted by Lobsterboy on Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:30 PM

Hi,

I've only worked in styrene, but have picked up a couple of resin warships for cheap.  I was wondering if there was a preferred type of paint (enamel or acrylic) and/or preferred line of paints for a good finish on resin.

I have also never used, nor do I own an airbrush.  I'm not sure if that affects the answer or not.

Thanks for any guidance!

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, November 11, 2013 3:45 PM

Any paint will work. It is most important to prep the resin surface first by wiping it down with a mild solvent (such as Poly S Plastic Prep) before you go to paint. Most people will wash the resin parts before they start building the kit in warm soap and water. Using a primer is a good idea too.

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:40 AM

You must get all the oily residue by washing,and I usually use primer

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:32 AM

I also wash resin, then prime with a good primer.  Both steps aid paint adhesion.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    August 2013
Posted by Lobsterboy on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:59 PM

That was helpful!

Thanks all!

Chris (also in Minnesota)

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