Can I use car spray paint on plastic models?

The short answer to this is that yes you can use automotive spray paints on plastic scale models. The advantages of using car paints on your models including that the paints are available in a huge range of colours, often matched to authentic manufacturers samples.

Can you use car paint on plastic?

Well, yes and no. These paints can be used on plastic models, but only with preparation. Spray paints in hobby shops are specially formulated for plastic models – they have a “cool” chemical composition that’s harmless to delicate plastic parts. Paints in auto-parts and hardware stores, however, are quite the opposite.

How do models protect their paint?

After you put a coat or 2 of the gloss on and let them dry, put on a coat or 2 of the Spray Matte sealer, and it will take away the shininess of the gloss coat, while retaining the strength of the gloss sealer (as well as provide a little extra coating from the matte as well).

What is the best matt varnish for models?

The best two matte varnishes for protecting miniatures include:

Testors Dullcote “Spray” Lacquer.
Testors Dullcote Lacquer “Brush On”

How do you seal models 40k?

How to Seal/Varnish a Miniature

Spray from 10″ Away. You want to hold the spray can around 10″ from the miniature when you’re spraying it.
Sweep Back and Forth. Start your spraying off the miniature then drag it to the miniature, over it, past it, and then stop.
Inspect That Everything Was Covered.

What are model paints?

The best model paints Painting models is a detailed, time-consuming experience. Look for a model paint kit that offers paints capable of withstanding hours of wear and tear. Painting models is a detailed, time-consuming experience. You want a model paint set that provides a long-lasting, high-quality finish.

What is a Modelling technique?

Techniques that involve collecting data from one or more sources and developing a comprehensive representation of the data in a model.