ModelCarNewbie Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I am using spry paint from hobby lobby but the glue takes the paint off what do I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 you need to make sure the parts you are gluing are clean of paint before you glue them. you can also apply he glue with cocktail sticks or pins to stop from getting too much on which helps to prevent it squidging out when the parts are pushed together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) i typically glue pieces together that are meant to be the same color, and paint it as one. if there is a piece that is meant to be different color, like say the exhaust on the chassis, i will paint first, and then glue, but only use a tiny dot of glue. i like the model master glue with the metal tip for that. you can get such a tiny amount. (not the testors branded one. that has a plastic tip, which is not as thin) https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Cement-Plastics-1-oz/dp/B0006N6ODS if its on the body, like say a side mirror, i will use the clear parts cement. its just white glue https://www.amazon.com/Testor-Model-Master-Cement-Window/dp/B0006NDZDU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=glue+for+windows+model+master&qid=1610633387&sr=8-1 it washes off with water so if i make a mistake, it doesnt ruin the paint. however, you essentially cant touch that piece after. many times i will use the white glue to get it in place. when it dries, i will use the model master in a place not easily seen to make it more secure. i have recently started using the tamiya thin cement, but i havent used it with pieces that are painted yet. that stuff seems to work good though, but does get rid of the paint it seems. its very thin, so i have to be very careful with how much i use. it seems to get everywhere if im not careful. no using it when im tired. i have messed up 2 models that way one thing i have done, if i do mess up paint from spray cans. i will just spray some in a cup (not plastic cup) and use a brush to touch up. its never perfect, but usually quite hard to see if you build up the paint again slowly. a little at a time in layers Edited January 14, 2021 by youpey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I would look for a different paint and glue. There must be some sort of reaction going on there. Try using a good plastic cement (not the cheap stuff) and keep the glue off the surface you are trying to paint. Secondly, prime the plastic and use a good quality paint. What you are describing should not happen if you are using good materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 9:16 AM, youpey said: i typically glue pieces together that are meant to be the same color, and paint it as one. if there is a piece that is meant to be different color, like say the exhaust on the chassis, i will paint first, and then glue, but only use a tiny dot of glue. i like the model master glue with the metal tip for that. you can get such a tiny amount. (not the testors branded one. that has a plastic tip, which is not as thin) https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Cement-Plastics-1-oz/dp/B0006N6ODS if its on the body, like say a side mirror, i will use the clear parts cement. its just white glue https://www.amazon.com/Testor-Model-Master-Cement-Window/dp/B0006NDZDU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=glue+for+windows+model+master&qid=1610633387&sr=8-1 it washes off with water so if i make a mistake, it doesnt ruin the paint. however, you essentially cant touch that piece after. many times i will use the white glue to get it in place. when it dries, i will use the model master in a place not easily seen to make it more secure. i have recently started using the tamiya thin cement, but i havent used it with pieces that are painted yet. that stuff seems to work good though, but does get rid of the paint it seems. its very thin, so i have to be very careful with how much i use. it seems to get everywhere if im not careful. no using it when im tired. i have messed up 2 models that way one thing i have done, if i do mess up paint from spray cans. i will just spray some in a cup (not plastic cup) and use a brush to touch up. its never perfect, but usually quite hard to see if you build up the paint again slowly. a little at a time in layers Yes, the Tamiya thin cement works well. But I only use it to combine unpainted parts. I learned the hard way about it seeping out and ruining the finish on painted parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Watch the hpiguy on YouTube, you’ll get plenty of god tips on building a nice looking model using spray paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yep, I watch those videos all the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 4:05 PM, FredRPG said: Watch the hpiguy on YouTube, you’ll get plenty of god tips on building a nice looking model using spray paints. He has some good tips.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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