Monty Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I'm going to be doing a stock Ford 351C for a project and I'm not thrilled with the hobby paint options I have for duplicating "Ford blue", so I thought I'd try something more authentic like 1:1 engine paint. Any chance this stuff's too hot for styrene?
jrherald420 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Some of it is and will melt the part. Be sure to always use a primer first to reduce the chances of melting. Even better test it on a extra part from that kit or even some of the bare junk parts tree first.
Madd Trucker Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I would use Duplicolor primer first then the enginge paont . I use enigine paints on my big rigs all the time
slusher Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Be sure to use Duplicolor or Tamiya primer. I have know guys to use walmart colorplace primer
jeffs396 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I usually use 1:1 Duplicolor engine enamel, it will not harm styrene even if primer isn't used...
PappyD340 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I use Duplicolor engine paint over Duplicolor primer on all my engines, haven't had any problems yet!
farmer1 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I've had the duplicolor engine paint attack styrene plastic a few times unless its well primed
Kris Morgan Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I have been using Dupli-Color engine paint for years with no trouble. Primed or not. Just lay light coats to be safe.
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