Gravity Colors

[Madman Mike]

I just want to share my experience with Gravity colors. I saw many negative reports on Gravity USA so I purchased direct from Gravity in Spain. Oustanding service. I was stunned when I placed an order on 3/26/25  and it shipped the next day. Today is 3/31 and the packge was delivered. Three bottles of paint ordered and delivered in 5 days from Spain to Oregon. I wish American hobby shops were this fast.

 

I can't wait to try the paint. I hear it's better than Zero which I've had good results with. The price of %.95 Euros is cheap compared with most model paints. The bottle is a full one ounce.

 

[Nacho Z]

I have had absolutely nothing but wonderful service from Gravity Colors!  Their primer is all I use these days.  They are the first place I look when looking for a specific color.  I’m glad that you had a positive experience with them.

[Exotics_Builder]

24 minutes ago, Nacho Z said:

I have had absolutely nothing but wonderful service from Gravity Colors!  Their primer is all I use these days.  They are the first place I look when looking for a specific color.  I’m glad that you had a positive experience with them.

Same here.  Depending on need, I go to Gravity Colors (Spain, NEVER the USA), Firescale, Zero, SPlash, Scale Finishes or MCW.

[Shark]

I know MCW has lacquer paint. Do any of the others mentioned?

[Nacho Z]

2 minutes ago, Shark said:

I know MCW has lacquer paint. Do any of the others mentioned?

Todd, Gravity Colors, Zero Paints and Splash Paints are lacquers.  I have used all three brands.  Zero has a reputation for being "hot".  That has been my experience.  However, I have used their Pure Brilliant White on several models with no issues whatsoever.  I cannot speak to Fire Scale, MCW or Scale Finishes.  I have not used these.  Fire Scale does have lacquers.

[Shark]

Thanks John. I build a lot of nascar stuff with multiple colors and lacquer makes it easier.

[SpeedAndViolence]

What do you guys use for the detail items... Engines/Brake Rotors/Interiors?  Ive been out of the hobby for nearly 10yrs, so I'm looking for a paint that's easily accessible here in the US, and is easy to use for brush or airbrush. 

[Roncla]

On 4/1/2025 at 9:54 AM, Madman Mike said:

I just want to share my experience with Gravity colors. I saw many negative reports on Gravity USA so I purchased direct from Gravity in Spain. Oustanding service. I was stunned when I placed an order on 3/26/25  and it shipped the next day. Today is 3/31 and the packge was delivered. Three bottles of paint ordered and delivered in 5 days from Spain to Oregon. I wish American hobby shops were this fast.

 

I can't wait to try the paint. I hear it's better than Zero which I've had good results with. The price of %.95 Euros is cheap compared with most model paints. The bottle is a full one ounce.

 

I've had nothing but positive experiences with Gravity Spain over the years too.

[niteowl7710]

GravityUSA hasn't existed (as in their entire web page is long gone) for more than 5 years now, so it's rather impossible to order from there by accident. Don't even get me started on the prior 3 years before that permanent disappearance. 

I'll also toss out ProScale Paints based out of the U.K. as a possible source. $6 (U.S.) per bottle. Lacquer basecoat (requires a clear coat), and they'll custom mix nearly anything you can find a color code for at no upcharge. With the grand new taxation scheme in effect the U.K. import tax of 10% will be less than the E.U. one of 25%.

Edited April 6 by niteowl7710

[Hotrodical customs]

How would you rate the paint? I use a lot of automotive paints by house of color paints on my model bodies & ABS plastic truck bodies.

[Exotics_Builder]

59 minutes ago, Hotrodical customs said:

How would you rate the paint? I use a lot of automotive paints by house of color paints on my model bodies & ABS plastic truck bodies.

It is high quality paint.  I use it along with HOK, Zero, Scale Finishes, Firescale, Splash and MCW depending on what I'm painting.  They also carry a large variety of interior color options including sets to replicate Alcantara if you wish.

[Dtimmerman89]

On 4/5/2025 at 10:50 PM, niteowl7710 said:

GravityUSA hasn't existed (as in their entire web page is long gone) for more than 5 years now, so it's rather impossible to order from there by accident. Don't even get me started on the prior 3 years before that permanent disappearance. 

I'll also toss out ProScale Paints based out of the U.K. as a possible source. $6 (U.S.) per bottle. Lacquer basecoat (requires a clear coat), and they'll custom mix nearly anything you can find a color code for at no upcharge. With the grand new taxation scheme in effect the U.K. import tax of 10% will be less than the E.U. one of 25%.

My ex business partner got us sponsored by them at the beginning and while everything was kosher over the first couple years, things went sideways with the owner and a weird falling out happened. He used a bunch of our builds for promos and lots of people got to see them... so at least that was pretty cool.