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[martin-montreal]

Hi guys,

I know a lot of you use acrylic paint (dry faster, more color, cheaper, easy to work with, etc.). But it's not chipping proof... so you can't really play with it  .

I went to Canadian Tire today and found Dupli-Color Scratch-Fix 2-in-1.

Have you ever use that on a fig? I mean, there are a lot of colors available (almost every car colors), it must be chipping proof... but it's not free ($10/each). But for a chipping proof fig, what you you expect?

Any comments?

Martin

[bandonov]

In this month's newsletter they said they put a paint on sealer to stop the chipping.

[condor knight]

I use peruity seal or clear coat from tamiya

[olyeller01]

Dupli-Color should be awesome if for no other reason than it's a Sherwin-Williams product   

Honestly, my Testors Model Master Acryl paint doesn't chip as long as I gently dremel the fronts of the elbow joints.  Of course I don't bash my custom figs around either, but I've dropped em a few times without any damage.

[martin-montreal]

In this month's newsletter they said they put a paint on sealer to stop the chipping.

Didn't read it yet... but I will!

I use peruity seal or clear coat from tamiya

Is is enough to avoid chipping? Can you move the elbows, knees, etc. without needing more touch-up everything? I mean, the CanJoeCon exclusives are not chipping proof (i.e. Hailstorm). I'm not sure that just a clear coat is enough to avoid chipping when playing with a fig. I'm sceptical 

Martin

[martin-montreal]

Dupli-Color should be awesome if for no other reason than it's a Sherwin-Williams product   

Have you tried it on GI Joe?

Honestly, my Testors Model Master Acryl paint doesn't chip as long as I gently dremel the fronts of the elbow joints.  Of course I don't bash my custom figs around either, but I've dropped em a few times without any damage.

Dropping is one thing, but moving elbows, knees, shoulders, etc. are small movements that will remove any other paint coat from the factory paint. Rit dye is a cool process that goes into the plastic. But other enamel or acrylic paint just go over the figs and won't follow the movement.

That is why I'm looking for a strong paint that will stick to it's surface... like a car paint...

Martin

[bandonov]

Do what I'm doing, I'm planing to sacrafice a "few" vehicles and figures to test my painting skills.  One good thing about this is that I will have a lot stuff for the freebie table at the 2011 CON! 

I've tested spary painting a vehicle and now waiting for my paint to come in stock so I can practice my hand brush look. 

[martin-montreal]

Do what I'm doing, I'm planing to sacrafice a "few" vehicles and figures to test my painting skills.  One good thing about this is that I will have a lot stuff for the freebie table at the 2011 CON!  :lol:. So I need a better paint, better brush... and lots more talent 

Martin

[bandonov]

Look at it this way.  With all our testing, we are going to have a lot items for the freebie table at the next CON.   

[martin-montreal]

I can't believe no one ever tested this Dupli-Color Scratch-Fix 2-in-1...

I will have to post that question on joecustoms...

Martin

[bandonov]

I can't believe no one ever tested this Dupli-Color Scratch-Fix 2-in-1...
I will have to post that question on joecustoms...
Martin

Post the answer here when you can, please. 

[martin-montreal]

I also found that one: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/ for vinyl :

Restore or customize your interior vinyl seats, dash boards, door panels, shifter boots and consoles with Dupli-Color® Vinyl & Fabric Coating. Formulated with a maximum adhesion promoter so there's no need for primer, Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric Coating won't crack, peel or chip.

Martin