porschercr Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) When painting interiors, what is most used, generic spray paint (Krylon, Rustoleum, etc.) or specific model paint, and what brands are preferred? Edited April 13, 2019 by porschercr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 You are going to get a lot of different answers to this question. I tend to use Tamiya flats, depending on what the build is. The guys who build 50s cars will give you a different answer I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Everyone has a favourite, but I like Humbrol for the range of shades, and because they have semigloss as well as flat finishes. I like building a lot of old stuff, and the Humbrol colours seem to be the closest match, and that applies to their gloss finishes as well. They hav ea maroon and a dark blue that are just about bang on for what Ford was using in the '30s and '40s. That said, I'll use Model Master and Tamiya paint if what they have is closer to what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I'll use Testor/Model Master, Walmart, Krylon, Rustoleum, acrylic craft paints--whoever has the color I want/need. I don't play favorites here; for interiors, I'm a real paint slut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I use flat hobby enamels, mostly Testors and Humbrol. The flat enamels rub out nicely using a piece of leather, fingers, and when needed, a touch of nose oil. This replicates leather very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) All of the above! There is no answer to this question. Everything is fair game. I've used pretty much everything from automotive lacquer, to acrylic craft paint. It's not so much the material you use, but what you do with it. Case in point, this single interior was painted with Testors acrylic, Testors lacquer, Duplicolor touch up paint and MCW paint. Steve Edited April 13, 2019 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 You can use just about any brand of paint you want, it's the finish that you should be concerned about. By that I mean the amount of gloss in the finish. This will very from a low gloss for vinyl or leather interior materials. A flatter finish for a cloth material. Remember the top of a dash board will tend to have a flat finish in a 1:1 to cut down on glair while driving. Sometimes you will be trying to have an interior that matches the exterior or something a couple of shades darker or lighter. I think a builder would want to get comfortable with how clears dry flat or semi gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks for all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 2:07 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: All of the above! There is no answer to this question. Everything is fair game. I've used pretty much everything from automotive lacquer, to acrylic craft paint. It's not so much the material you use, but what you do with it. Case in point, this single interior was painted with Testors acrylic, Testors lacquer, Duplicolor touch up paint and MCW paint. Steve BTW Steve, that interior looks awesome! Those buckets look like 1:1 seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Speedfreak said: BTW Steve, that interior looks awesome! Those buckets look like 1:1 seats. Thanks Gene. Interiors have become one of my downfalls! I find myself spending more and more time trying to perfect some of them. The '65 Plymouth Fury that I'm working on now has gone even a step further with removing those darned convertible top wells!! But it went better than I had expected. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Wow, you primer your interiors? I never do that, or at least not usually. What kind of primer is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Speedfreak said: Wow, you primer your interiors? I never do that, or at least not usually. What kind of primer is that? This is just Testors primer. When you're doing this kind of extensive modification, it helps a great deal to prime the parts to make it easier to see how things are turning out. Plus the fact that I will often use automotive lacquers on at least some of the parts. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Tamiya acrylic colors airbrushed over Tamiya primer. Details picked out with Vallejo Acrylics. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 12:21 PM, Snake45 said: I'll use Testor/Model Master, Walmart, Krylon, Rustoleum, acrylic craft paints--whoever has the color I want/need. I don't play favorites here; for interiors, I'm a real paint slut. I'm with you! If it's the color I want/need, I'm using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 On April 16, 2019 at 10:05 AM, Speedfreak said: Wow, you primer your interiors? I never do that, or at least not usually. What kind of primer is that? On April 16, 2019 at 11:35 AM, StevenGuthmiller said: This is just Testors primer. When you're doing this kind of extensive modification, it helps a great deal to prime the parts to make it easier to see how things are turning out. Plus the fact that I will often use automotive lacquers on at least some of the parts. Steve I prime everything even what I brush paint, makes a big difference ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 6 hours ago, slusher said: I prime everything even what I brush paint, makes a big difference ..... I do as well. Nearly every part that I paint has had some sort of work done on it, (usually at least mold lines removed) so priming shows me if there are any more issues to address before the paint goes on. In my opinion, removing as many mold lines as possible is a big first step to a realistic as possible finished product. I can't begin to count how many highly detailed engine compartments I have seen with a big mold line still running across the top of the radiator! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) Point well taken. I have some suspension parts to paint, wonder if I'll prime them? I was gonna say " I doubt it " but after this I just may. I did prime the chassis/frame! Edited April 18, 2019 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, StevenGuthmiller said: In my opinion, removing as many mold lines as possible is a big first step to a realistic as possible finished product. Steve This And cutting the tub apart to facilitate masking and spraying...over primered plastic, is a must...in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: In my opinion, removing as many mold lines as possible is a big first step to a realistic as possible finished product. Absolutely! Probably 25% (or more) of my time in a full-detail build goes to removing mold lines and edge flash. (And their cousin, glue seams.) When I see pictures of parts painted still on the sprue, I figure that's not a serious modeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I can't begin to count how many highly detailed engine compartments I have seen with a big mold line still running across the top of the radiator! Steve That's one of my pet peeves as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 8:20 PM, Agent G said: Tamiya acrylic colors airbrushed over Tamiya primer. Details picked out with Vallejo Acrylics. G Lovely work there G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Interiors are my weak spot , I feel I have a lot of room for improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Snake45 said: When I see pictures of parts painted still on the sprue, I figure that's not a serious modeler. Unfortunately, I have to agree with you there. I can't recall painting parts on the sprue EVER in my modeling career.......even when I was 10 years old. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, martinfan5 said: Interiors are my weak spot , I feel I have a lot of room for improvement There is ALWAYS room for improvement, no matter what the task. This is part of what makes modeling so much fun! Watching your own progression. My interiors were sorely lacking for many years and I just recently began focusing more attention on them. They are still not perfect by any stretch, but I feel that they have improved a great deal. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) I recently did a column regarding my ‘55 Chevy interior. I was quite happy with it. Edited April 19, 2019 by George Bojaciuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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