Vetteman15 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Chris, went to hobby lobby and picked up several bottles of Anita's acrylic craft paint. Thinned it as you suggested and started airbrushing. All I can say is WOW. Paint goes on smooth and easy. Thanks for sharing. Really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 So glad to help Scott! Great paint jobs do not need to be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baugher Garage Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My rattle can days are over! Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share your secrets, Roy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks Mike. I am glad to help. By the way I live in Roy, name is Chris lol. Thanks again bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Brilliant video Chris, I experimented back along using Vallejo acrylics on a Dodge Polara shell, Ive never thought about using Klear over the top I will definitely be giving this a go as using rattle cans is so weather dependent and its always raining over here in the UK. Just one quick question say on that 58 Impala with that really nice copper metallic did you spray that staright from the bottle thinned with windscreen washer fluid, or did you thin it with Klear?. Ive subscribed to your channel, keep up the good work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 This is a video of how and what I use to spray acrylic paints. I am doing a vid right now on polishing the body after floor polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagojoe Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Just recently came upon this thread and the videos. I tried this method but im having a problem with it. When I spray, I get these small circles where the paint wont stick. Im using a badger 350 and about 20 psi. Any ideas what can be causing this? Edited March 23, 2014 by chicagojoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Just recently came upon this thread and the videos. I tried this method but im having a problem with it. When I spray, I get these small circles where the paint wont stick. Im using a badger 350 and about 20 psi. Any ideas what can be causing this?IMAG1039.jpg Only thing I can think of is one, not mixed well enough. Two, something on the headliner that is not clean. Try rinsing the whole thing in the sink and wash with warm soapy water. That is an area the sometimes does not get cleaned well because we all focus more on the outside of the body. Then mix very well. I use a badger mixer but putting it in a bottle and stirring it well then put a lid on and shake the bageebies out of it. Any more problems let me know and I will see what I can find about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagojoe Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ok maybe im not mixing it well enough. I sprayed it on something else and was having the same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Chris,Great videos! I picked up some acrylic paints at wally world and will try this method this weekend.I have a question about the clear coat though.I can't find the mop and glow floor polish,can I use the testors one coat clears over the acrylics?I have a stock pile of the testors clears.Thanks for your help in advance.bigtim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Chris,Great videos! I picked up some acrylic paints at wally world and will try this method this weekend.I have a question about the clear coat though.I can't find the mop and glow floor polish,can I use the testors one coat clears over the acrylics?I have a stock pile of the testors clears.Thanks for your help in advance.bigtim. I have heard you can use the one coat clears over acrylics and enamels but I have never used it before. My suggestion would be to get an extra sprue and airbrush acrylic onto it dry with a hair dryer then use the one coat on top of that. Remember though if you put it on to heavy it will liquify the acrylic. Thats where putting the mop and shine on with thin coats it dries as you build it up keeping the acrylic solid. If you cannot find the mop and shine then get Pledge floor polish. It is originally called Future floor polish. If you are over sea's it is called KLEAR. You will get the same results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 As for Future/Pledge, get the exact bottle in the picture (Look for the blue booties).. There's another one made for wood floors, and it yellows on models. I found the LA's Totally Awesome Mop and Shine at Dollar Tree stores. ..Got two gallons now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th67ss Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Chris.........great video's, I think I've watched them all. Looking to get into acrylic's and have a question or two. For chassis are really anything you want to leave flat black/flat, I know you can thin it with washer fluid but do you have to seal it with some type of clear? When mixing/thinning the paint to use with a brush, is it the same 1 to 1 ratio or do you make it a little thicker because you're using a brush? Keep up the good work......Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ok maybe im not mixing it well enough. I sprayed it on something else and was having the same problem the spots where paint won't cover/stick are usually called "fish-eyes" by regular car painters, they are usually caused by oil or silicon based contaminants either in the paint or on the item you are painting. try adding a filter and/or moisture trap to your compressor and make sure the items to be painted have been properly cleaned and dried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well I am going to give it a try went to Hobby Lobby today all the 2 oz craft paints were 30% off I bought 6 bottles and a bottle of satin clear had the 40% coupon for that I spent a total of 7 bucks, stopped at Dollar Tree before I got home picked up some wipes, mop and shine and a gallon of washer fluid 3 bucks grand total 10 bucks got enough paint to paint a whole fleet! I'll let you guys know how it works!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well I am going to give it a try went to Hobby Lobby today all the 2 oz craft paints were 30% off I bought 6 bottles and a bottle of satin clear had the 40% coupon for that I spent a total of 7 bucks, stopped at Dollar Tree before I got home picked up some wipes, mop and shine and a gallon of washer fluid 3 bucks grand total 10 bucks got enough paint to paint a whole fleet! I'll let you guys know how it works!! Please do post us on your results. I like to hear how it works for people. Also if you happen to have any problems or questions please let me know. Good luck and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rust-n-dust Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Can youm use the gloss acrylic paints as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Can youm use the gloss acrylic paints as well? Yes Dave, gloss acrylics are usable. One thing to remember is gloss has a clear liquid that allows it to be glossy. This makes it ripply or wavy. Not able to see it by eye but the paint reflects better if it is smooth. This is why people that use enamel and lacquer base paints have to wet sand in between coats and after clear coat to get a smooth finish. Flat non gloss colors lay down smoother as there is no liquid gloss agent in the paint. When you put on you clear coat the smoother it is the better the shine. Using flat prevents you from having to do any sanding and it will only be as glossy and shiny as the clear coat. polish and wax is on top. Just an fyi. but you are able to use any type of acrylic the same way. Thanks for watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul44224 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Chris, that was a great video how-to! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share! Going to give this a try later this week! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Chris, that was a great video how-to! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share! Going to give this a try later this week! Paul You got it Paul. If you get a chance I have more how too's and more to come on my channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Wow! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLMES55 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Chris What type of primer do you recommend under the acrylic paint ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchapman195 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Holmes55, I do not use primer wit my acrylic or enamel paint. I just prep the body as smooth as possibal. I then spray right on the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLMES55 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks Chris Another good reason to use acrylics, you save on paint costs and primer cost. And one less step in the painting process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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