Hello,
I only have a few moments now, but I wanted to give you something to start with. I use automotive paints and clears and have awesome results. I also use House of Kolor laquers available from
http://www.blackgoldweb.com/default.asp
For an airbrush/compressor combo, there are alot of choices, but I have had great luck with a Badger 200 single action internal mix brush and a Campbell Hausfeld compressor from Wal Mart. I also use alot of Iwatas but the Badger 200 will get the job done...well.
The best part about these paints is the super quick drying time. I have actually sanded boogers between coats with only minutes between them, and curing time...not really an issue. I have polished bodies within 48 hours of painting.
If you are going to use these paints there are a few safety issues. You must use a dual cartrage resperator(fresh air system recommended for two part paints). You also need a good spray booth and ventilation. These paints are harsher then enamels.
The paint from Black Gold is House of Kolor and is laquer based and you can use laquer thinner to reduce them or buy them pre-reduced. They offer the full HOK line and have clear and primer. Great system and I suggest starting with them. You can also get HOK in 4oz bottles from automotive paint shops, they are urethane based and require HOK reducer
I use DuPont Chromabase paint from my local paint jobber. They can mix any car color including 2007 models in 2oz quantities and the paint is just incredible to spray. There are some costs involved since you have to use their reducer, but it's not bad at all. DuPont also has a new line of colors called Hot Hues and even candy...and the candy is sooooo cool!
As for polishing there are alot of good polishing kits out there, Black Gold offers one and it's great!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I could write all night but it's late and I'm off to bed. Here's a link to one of my articles on Modeling Madness where I describe my painting process in more depth.
http://www.modelingmadness.com/reviews/car...nselcharger.htm
Hope this helps.
