Duplicolor engine enamel spraypaint?

[ERIK88]

I am currently in the market for a chevy engine red spraypaint, is this spray paint safe for model cars? Or are the solvents too hot?

[Snake45]

I use the stuff all the time. One coat Walmart Color Place Primer Gray, then I put on two coats of the Duplicolor. I hold the can a little farther out than normal and go for about 90% coverage with the first coat, and then just enough to fill in the color with the second. I'm going for a slightly rough look and if you put this stuff on wet, it'll be too glossy for a good look on a model engine.

I don't use this paint on "A" builds, as it comes out a little thick for a perfect scale look, but for my common, everyday "normal" builds, it works just fine. Here's an engine I did with Duplicolor:

[ERIK88]

That looks pretty good, I'll go and buy one if these cans without fear now. It just looked like it was some pretty serious paint since it can withstand heat and everything up to 500f lol.

[Kennyboy]

Hey Erik, I use this paint decanted and shot thru the airbrush for ALL my builds...the silver is PERFECT for aluminum look.

It behaves perfectly even on bare plastic when shot thru the airbrush.

Duplicolor black and silver High Heat engine paint on this one \/

Edited September 20, 2014 by Kennyboy

[Snake45]

I've never tried decanting and airbrushing it. Might go on thinner that way, especially if I cut it with lac thinner as is my custom. The engine I posted above was shot from the can. I've mainly used the canned stuff for convenience, but now that I have no local source for Testor MM CER anymore, I need a source of airbrushable paint for my "A List" builds. Thanks for the idea!

[Ace-Garageguy]

TEST the SPECIFIC paint you want to use on the SPECIFIC model you're working on. Paint formulations vary, and so do styrene compositions.

I've had the dark gray engine enamel horribly craze a Revell C5-R chassis, when it didn't hurt some parts from other kits.

[Snake45]

TEST the SPECIFIC paint you want to use on the SPECIFIC model you're working on. Paint formulations vary, and so do styrene compositions.

That is ALWAYS good advice. Thanks for the reminder.

[Quick GMC]

I did this with Duplicolor engine enamel, over Tamiya primer

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73676&hl=%2Bboss+%2B429

[gtx6970]

I use Duplicolor ( and plasticote engine paint ) engine enamel all the time.

like mentioned a good primier first is all thats required

[ERIK88]

Hey how's it going kennyboy? It's nice talking or messaging u again, That looks pretty good! I will use the spray can for now with a good primer underneath. Thanks for the tips!

Edited September 24, 2014 by ERIK88

[ERIK88]

I did this with Duplicolor engine enamel, over Tamiya primer

That's a really nice car you got there ! Wow

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73676&hl=%2Bboss+%2B429

Will do, a good primer is always good for added protection

I use Duplicolor ( and plasticote engine paint ) engine enamel all the time.

like mentioned a good primier first is all thats required

[Quick GMC]

I should say that took a ton of sanding and polishing, bit I love the authentic look of the enamel paint