Guys, the Testor's spray lacquers are not hot, that's just a modified enamel, not a true lacquer. I use any kind of paint but I prefer to have a flat color for my base than a gloss simply because a flat coat is thinner and has a lot less orange peel. You can shoot right out of the can or decant it and use the airbrush. I wetsand and Polish all my finishes so to me it doesn't make a difference if it was shot from an airbrush or the can.