need help choosing paint

D.O.A · 04-November-04, 04:09 PM

yea i was wondering what you guys think is the best paint to use as far as durability,scratching ect.....
thanks

GrandpaNoob72 · 04-November-04, 05:37 PM

I personally like Duplicolor paints. They're easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and have a nice variety of colors and finishes. One note though: if you're looking at scratch-resistance, you may want to think about adding a clearcoat finish to the job, and at least 2-3 layers of CC at that. Once it cures, you can use rubbing compound and polish to make it really shine.

PHLAK · 04-November-04, 06:34 PM

Testors model paint is what I use and alot of clear coat! But I have used Duplicolor as well and I didn't mind it at all.

HappyCamper · 04-November-04, 08:11 PM

Krylon works fine for painting a case, just use LOTS of clearcoat and rub it out for a nice, shiny finish.

phin3s · 04-November-04, 09:03 PM

clear coat is pretty much all you have to worry about as far as paint brand....... i guess, but ive only painted one case :-D

JessAlba452 · 04-November-04, 09:33 PM

I like Duplicolor paints

and like everyone said use clearcoat! Also use the same line of their products, don't mix enamel with laquer unless you like that crackle effect.

D.O.A · 05-November-04, 01:13 PM

allright, thanks guys

04-November-04, 04:09 PM		#1 (permalink)
D.O.A Apex Techie I	need help choosing paint yea i was wondering what you guys think is the best paint to use as far as durability,scratching ect..... thanks

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04-November-04, 05:37 PM		#2 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	I personally like Duplicolor paints. They're easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and have a nice variety of colors and finishes. One note though: if you're looking at scratch-resistance, you may want to think about adding a clearcoat finish to the job, and at least 2-3 layers of CC at that. Once it cures, you can use rubbing compound and polish to make it really shine.

04-November-04, 06:34 PM		#3 (permalink)
PHLAK Apex Tech God	Testors model paint is what I use and alot of clear coat! But I have used Duplicolor as well and I didn't mind it at all.

04-November-04, 08:11 PM		#4 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	Krylon works fine for painting a case, just use LOTS of clearcoat and rub it out for a nice, shiny finish.

04-November-04, 09:03 PM		#5 (permalink)
phin3s Re-Fu3ling Beyotch	clear coat is pretty much all you have to worry about as far as paint brand....... i guess, but ive only painted one case :-D

04-November-04, 09:33 PM		#6 (permalink)
JessAlba452 X5-452	I like Duplicolor paints and like everyone said use clearcoat! Also use the same line of their products, don't mix enamel with laquer unless you like that crackle effect.

05-November-04, 01:13 PM		#7 (permalink)
D.O.A Apex Techie I	allright, thanks guys