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[crazyjim]

Just in today's mail  - Advanced Auto parts sale for February 28 through March 27, 2013.

 

Duplicolor Perfect Match paints - buy one and get one free.

 

ALL Duplicolor sandable primers are $1.00 off.

[TooOld]

I saw that in the mail but didn't even open it . . . better go check the trash !

[Michigan Madman]

I saw that in the mail but didn't even open it . . . better go check the trash !

Ditto- as a former Advance employee, I routinely trash everything they send.

[rmvw guy]

Just in today's mail  - Advanced Auto parts sale for February 28 through March 27, 2013.

 

Duplicolor Perfect Match paints - buy one and get one free.

 

ALL Duplicolor sandable primers are $1.00 off.

Do you need the ad?  Sounds like a good sale, I love Dupli-Color paints.  Thanks Jim!

[crazyjim]

I don't think you need the ad itself.  However, there's coupons on the flyer for $5 off a purchase over $25 and $10 off a purchase over $50.  Naturally, it can't be used with advertised specials.

[martinfan5]

Thats to bad, we dont have any Advance stores in my state

[von Zipper]

Thanks for the tip, Jim

That's a great deal  !!!

[crazyjim]

Happy to help fellow modelers out.  I'm planning to load up on primer.

[MrObsessive]

Hey! I live right next door to one! I gotta check this out! Thanks for the heads up Jim!

[MikeyB08]

So... Is it safe to say that the Dupli-Color paint works well with models? 

[TooOld]

So... Is it safe to say that the Dupli-Color paint works well with models? 

 

Yes ,  it works great !  It does need a clear coat .

[MikeyB08]

Any specific type to look for?

 

Acrylic Lacquer?

 

Enamel?

 

Would I need to do any wet sanding before clear coat?  <<This question is probably a give and take. I know humidity and temp play a major role in the answer. Just generally speaking.

[mikemodeler]

Any specific type to look for?

 

Acrylic Lacquer?

 

Enamel?

 

Would I need to do any wet sanding before clear coat?  <<This question is probably a give and take. I know humidity and temp play a major role in the answer. Just generally speaking.

James,

 

The Dupli Color paints sold at Advance are sprays that you would use to touch up a paint job on a 1:1 car or truck. Only solid colors would be color sanded as a metallic paint would lose it's metallic pigments if you were to sand it before clearing. 

Be sure to pick up colors and clears, along with their primers. They are very compatible to model plastic.

[MikeyB08]

James,

 

The Dupli Color paints sold at Advance are sprays that you would use to touch up a paint job on a 1:1 car or truck. Only solid colors would be color sanded as a metallic paint would lose it's metallic pigments if you were to sand it before clearing. 

Be sure to pick up colors and clears, along with their primers. They are very compatible to model plastic.

 

Well alrighty then! Thanks for the advice. A unplanned trip to Advance tomorrow is now in store.

[Hawk312]

Yes, thanks for the tip Jim!

 

If anyone happens to be near York, PA, don`t bother going to Advance Auto to get Duplicolor clear coat after tomorrow, as I will have all the stores picked out! :D

[crazyjim]

Hey guys - the sale doesn't start until Thursday, February 28, 2013.

[martinfan5]

James,

 

The Dupli Color paints sold at Advance are sprays that you would use to touch up a paint job on a 1:1 car or truck. Only solid colors would be color sanded as a metallic paint would lose it's metallic pigments if you were to sand it before clearing. 

Be sure to pick up colors and clears, along with their primers. They are very compatible to model plastic.

James, Mike gave some good advice, but, be careful, Duplicolor is a hot paint/primer , and it will craze Revells new plastic, and dont think about using on kits from Tamiya , Aoshima, Fujimi,  I have had issues with all those at one time, and its hit or miss, so just be careful,

[charlie8575]

Thanks for the tip on this, Jim.

 

Charlie Larkin

[jeffs396]

James, Mike gave some good advice, but, be careful, Duplicolor is a hot paint/primer , and it will craze Revells new plastic, and dont think about using on kits from Tamiya , Aoshima, Fujimi,  I have had issues with all those at one time, and its hit or miss, so just be careful,

 

I've used Duplicolor sucessfully on Tamiya kits, but used Tamiya white primer on the bare styrene first.

 

Always test though, using sprue or an unused kit part to be sure...

Edited by jeffs396, 27 February 2013 - 01:55 AM.

[MikeyB08]

Good to know. Man I love this forum.