Sidney Schwartz Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Any reason not to use something like this stuff for body painting? https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-248951-Automotive-Preventive-12-Ounce/dp/B003CT4AGQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OTMHN9XLYK88&keywords=Rust-Oleum+Auto+Grabber+Green+Engine+Enamel+Spray&qid=1674587179&sprefix=rust-oleum+auto+grabber+green+engine+enamel+spray%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar maniac 74 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Test on some unwanted parts 1st to make sure it doesn't etch the plastic. I use a pretty thick coat of primer before I paint when using auto type paints. That stuff is probably hot since it is temp resistant engine paint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Another disadvantage is it is way too thick. You will lose a lot of detail. You're better to stick with hobby paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Testors or Model Master had that color if they dis continued it you should find it on ebay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) This is Duplicolor engine enamel. Decanted, thinned slightly with LT and airbrushed. I think it would be too thick straight from the can. Best advice is to do a test first. Edited January 25, 2023 by NOBLNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenote Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 to each their own, but I would never use paint that is meant for car engines on my plastic models. For me, there's no need to. Just grab a can of Tamiya paint that is much milder and meant specifically for plastic models. My opinion is the same for Duplicolor/Krylon, etc. That stuff is meant for outdoor furniture, real cars, etc. Yes, people have been able to use them successfuly, but i just stick with Tamiya. Much easier for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, bluenote said: to each their own, but I would never use paint that is meant for car engines on my plastic models. For me, there's no need to. Just grab a can of Tamiya paint that is much milder and meant specifically for plastic models. I like the Tamiya paints very much, and they're usuall my first choice IF they have the color a want. I also often use craft paints because the selection of colors is enormous, and they're dirt cheap. This Caddy I'm finishing up is painted with Decoart craft paint I got at Michael's for less than $2. The large chrome section is Krylon. It's not bad at all. The only reason I was looking at the engine paint in this case is because I want Grabber Green specifically, and that's one of the choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenote Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 ah, that makes sense then. yea, don't think tamiya has an equivalent to grabber green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenote Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 actually, tamiya TS102 (cobalt green) is a very close match to grabber green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, bluenote said: actually, tamiya TS102 (cobalt green) is a very close match to grabber green Thanks...I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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