TTT's Spray Paint Basics Tutorial

[JaZzMan26]

Before I screw up my next two projects that involve the main colors of white and red, does it matter what color primer I use? I have Krylon ultra flat black for plastics that I use for robots parts but I am curious about lighter colored parts.

[TTT]

Before I screw up my next two projects that involve the main colors of white and red, does it matter what color primer I use? I have Krylon ultra flat black for plastics that I use for robots parts but I am curious about lighter colored parts.

Depends on how you're painting them after primer AND what paints you use.

[reddragon162]

I would say for darker colors, a flat black primer is great, but for lighter colors such as white, yellow, and the nightmare of red, a light flat gray is the way to go.

[JaZzMan26]

Thanks guys...I ordered 2 can of the tamiya this morning. Hobbytownusa here in wichita no longer carries it...gggrrr, for the price of shipping I could have bought another can!

[remster_9]

Great tutorial, thanks!

Half of the time, I'm having trouble with my spray paint. It either spits out big drops, or applies unevenly. I like your tips; not spraying directly at the target when you start is a great one.

Thanks for teaching me to wet sand afterwards; I never knew how to take care of that "grainy" finish I sometimes get.

[redbellpeppers]

I'm doing a deluxe right now, and I plan on doing this. I'm doing an acrylic automotive paint... so hopefully it'll work since it's not an enamel.

[TTT]

I'm doing a deluxe right now, and I plan on doing this. I'm doing an acrylic automotive paint... so hopefully it'll work since it's not an enamel.

Yeah the paint itself doesn't really matter, just now you know how to use/apply it.

[Six_Path_Pein]

One question... Does this apply to let's say... Revoltech figures or them Gundams that u got to paint it all? And even soft vinyl toys like Kidrobot's Munny's??

Awesome tut by the way, makes me wana cry (ok, perhaps not that dramatic) knowing there's helpful people like u in this world!

[TTT]

One question... Does this apply to let's say... Revoltech figures or them Gundams that u got to paint it all? And even soft vinyl toys like Kidrobot's Munny's??

Pretty much yes in most cases, The biggest trick is to paint in ideal environmental conditions and only apply a few light coats to start, don't try to cover it all in one shot.
You should avoid spray painting plastics that are soft or rubbery.

Other than that it doesn't matter whether it's a Transformer, model car, statue, etc.

Awesome tut by the way, makes me wana cry (ok, perhaps not that dramatic) knowing there's helpful people like u in this world!

Thanks haha

[DecadeSijera]

Big thanks for this tutorial! Very Neat paint job! it was quite a process but the end result is a very clean paint job!