Best Pearl White

[FujimiLover]

I wish to repaint a Murcielago body I have from pearl green to pearl white. What's the best pearl-white available in rattle-can?

I know, I don't have an airbrush yet and it'll be a while before getting one.

I've tried a pearl white from Testors I think and it was almost a flat-white, didn't really have a nice look to it. What about their one-coat can's?

Please, I'd like some suggestions on how to get a nice smooth, glossy shiny pearl white finish.

BTW, this is a 1/43 scale plastic body I'm considering repainting. I love the pearl green that's already on there, but I still keep seeing pearl white. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[crazyjim]

I use Plasticoat white primer and then use Tamiya TS65 clear pearl over the white.

[Tom Kren]

I use Plasticoat white primer and then use Tamiya TS65 clear pearl over the white.

Same here.

[MikeMc]

TS 65 over your white base.....or mix some flake into TS13!!

[FujimiLover]

Thank's guys, I will try that on a spare body before messing up a body I want to do.

[E St. Kruiser50]

I AGREE WITH EVERYONR HERE - JUST DON'T CLEAR COAT IT OR IT WILL INSTANTLY YELLOW AND OVER TIME JUST GET WORSE.

THE ONLY CLEAR THAT WORKS, THAT I'VE FOUND, IS A TWO-PART URETHANE MADE FOR MARINE USE. BOAT DECKS AND HULLS.

WHEN YOU OPEN THE CAN, IT'S CLEAR - JUST LIKE WATER, UNLIKE HOK UC35, OR PPG, OR ANY OTHER'S.

The product is called "GLISTEN PC" and it's made by a company called "RESTO MOTIVE". They also make a product that's well known called "POR 15" for neutrlizing rust.

Luckily they sell it here at a local auto paint store, but if you go on-line you can find it there too.

That's where I found it after a car painter friend recommended it.

Edited August 22, 2009 by Treehugger Dave

[FujimiLover]

I'll have to see if I can dig it out of my paint supply but I did try one pearl white and it looked to flat and dull to me. No real shine, gloss, or pearl finish.