wweelite1
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Post by wweelite1 on Dec 1, 2013 11:40:19 GMT -5
What's the best paint to use to repaint Mattel figs
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Nate
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Post by Nate on Dec 1, 2013 11:44:34 GMT -5
Any acrylic paint that you find at a hobby shop or even Walmart works great. If it's really thick, try thinning it out with water and remember to spray it with sealer after done painting because the paint can be sticky and it just looks better
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tkw2010
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Post by tkw2010 on Dec 1, 2013 12:48:35 GMT -5
I've been very curious about this myself. I've used acrylic paints but it just looks rough to me. And eventually starts to chip. So maybe the sealer is what I'm missing.... What does that do exactly?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 13:01:48 GMT -5
Use good acrylic paint like valejo model color not that cheap walmart crap. That walmart crap like apple barrel just does not stick as well and you will regret using it like I did. Also use sealer. I use spray on sealer called dullacoat I can't remember who makes it though. It is with the model car paint at my hobby lobby. Hope this helps.
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Dec 1, 2013 13:06:12 GMT -5
I've never had a problem with apple barrel. Works good and is like 58 cents a bottle. I think the sealer is they key.
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ellisd
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Post by ellisd on Dec 1, 2013 19:40:38 GMT -5
I've had better luck with Apple Barrel than I have with every other brand I've used. Guess its mostly personal preference, as with most things.
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