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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, July 30, 2022 9:24 AM

MCW Grabber Blue with 2K clear. No sanding. MCW lays down better than any paint I have ever sprayed.

BK

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Posted by TheMongoose on Friday, July 29, 2022 3:02 PM

I was really happy with how consistent their metal flake was...

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Posted by Eaglecash867 on Friday, July 29, 2022 2:38 PM

Jimbot, I'm about to start on my first car in a VERY long time after getting a really good deal on a 1/12 Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT.  Was gonna use the Model Master Guards Red I found on Ebay a while ago, but after reading about MCW paints in this thread, I think I'll be giving those a try.  They make the exact color I want, Porsche Guards Red.  HobbyNut Models gets another thumbs up from me...they're great to deal with.  Gonna use MRP 2K clear on mine for the clearcoat.  I think that'll be a good, final clearcoat for the carbon fiber parts too.  Great thread!  Had no idea MCW paints was out there.

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Posted by keavdog on Friday, July 29, 2022 1:51 PM

BK got me started on using 2k clear.  Super glossy finish.  I like Tamiya paints for bikes and cars as well.  I recently started using Revell enamels and they spray very nice.  For some reason the line is called email Tongue Tied

Thanks,

John

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, July 29, 2022 8:50 AM

For cars I have moved over to MCW as well. Hands down the best paints for cars. They are the correct colors for makes and models as well and are single stage paints. You do need to add hardener and reducers, but the finish is amazing. I also 2K clear mine, but that is a personal thing and you don't need to go that far. For an OE correct finish, MCW all the way.

BK

PS, I get these through Hobby Nut as well. Great place.

 

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Posted by TheMongoose on Friday, July 29, 2022 8:26 AM

Hey Jim sounds like a cool corral of cars! I'm using MCW enamels for automotive. Super gloss coat without a clear to Pawel's point and you can clear them if you want. Their enamel comes with a hardener so they are dry to touch in 4 hrs. I've also used gloss colors decanted out of the Duplicolor spray can. They are great but the shine just doesn't compare to the enamels. im with you lamenting the demise of MM. You can order from Model Car World Finishes or pick up at a distributor. I've been using Hobby Nut Models in TN because if their customer service. They also have pdf's of the instructions And advice for spraying on their site. You can even order the exact color that your Chevelle was from there.

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Posted by Pawel on Friday, July 29, 2022 1:26 AM

Hello!

I also build a car or truck every now and then. When I get to painting the body I take automotive spray cans - Motip is my favourite brand - and I use their filler, primer, paint and gloss coat - although if there are decals, I might go with a different gloss coat, because Motip clear might "eat up" the decals. Sometimes the gloss coat isn't really necessary, neither, because the paint has such a nice finish. With proper application a nice, glossy and durable finish can be achieved this way.

Hope this helps, good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

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Automotive finishes
Posted by jimbot58 on Friday, July 29, 2022 12:13 AM

I've mostly been an aircraft modeler, but I now find myself shiting gears (pun intended) and moved over to autos for the time being. I have several kits on or near the bench, including a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a prepainted metal body (think Vanishing Point movie!), 1968 Chevelle SS (I used to own the real thing), 1967 GTO and a recent addition of a 1966 Ford F-100 pickup from Moebius.

Mostly I've always used Testors MM paints, but you all know that story, so I am wondering what paints are now best for autos and how to acheive those high gloss finishes. The GTO is being painted with Testors dark blue out of the little square bottle and the Chevelle is being done with a Master Red (I forget the shade) and I hope I have enough to finish it.

How best to acheive those really glossy finishes for autos? I mostly airbrush.

Thanks

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