Krylon color maxx

[Chuckyg1]

Is this brand any good? My local Lowes has them marked down to $2-$4 each, including gloss clear. What primer works best with them? Thanks.

[atomicholiday]

I’m a big fan of their semi-gloss black.  And I’ve got great results with gloss black too.  Had best luck with no primer at all.

Test it first though.  I had it wrinkle on one occasion, on an old Tamiya kit.  That was over primer.  I don’t remember what type it was.  May have been my fault too, as I sprayed it pretty heavy that time.

[Sidney Schwartz]

Krylon's grey primer is my favorite. I use it under different kinds of paints and have never had a problem. It's very fine grained and smooth and dries super quick. I often use craft paints (very inexpensive and tons of color choices) for body color and use Krylon's Crystal Clear over those.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

The “Cover Max” color max worked great although it seems to not be available anymore. Gloss Color Max doesn’t cover very well in my experience. I would recommend using the matt finish, which covers much better and then a final coat of gloss color or gloss clear.

This truck was painted with Color Max (green color). It took so many coats to get it uniform, that it began to hide details. It also made the finish look thick.

Edited April 18, 2023 by DRIPTROIT 71

[ctruss53]

Use model paint.

Companies that make spray cans specifically for scale models may cost more, but you will get better results.  Yes, you can get good results using Krylon, Rust-Oleum, or whatever bargain paint you want to use. With quality scale model spray cans from Tamiya and Mr Hobby for example, they are easier to use and you will have better results consistently.

[Chuckyg1]

52 minutes ago, ctruss53 said:

Use model paint.

Companies that make spray cans specifically for scale models may cost more, but you will get better results.  Yes, you can get good results using Krylon, Rust-Oleum, or whatever bargain paint you want to use. With quality scale model spray cans from Tamiya and Mr Hobby for example, they are easier to use and you will have better results consistently.

I'm not a fan of bargain paints either. I've tried rustoleum with the mixed results you mentioned. I use model paints, ( Testors & Tamiya mostly. ) & sometimes automotive paints depending on my needs. My thought was, at that price, and the color palette available, I'd get some input from the forum before picking some up. I may just get some satins for interior use, and call it a day. Thanks for your, and everyone else's input

[ctruss53]

30 minutes ago, Chuckyg1 said:

I'm not a fan of bargain paints either. I've tried rustoleum with the mixed results you mentioned. I use model paints, ( Testors & Tamiya mostly. ) & sometimes automotive paints depending on my needs. My thought was, at that price, and the color palette available, I'd get some input from the forum before picking some up. I may just get some satins for interior use, and call it a day. Thanks for your, and everyone else's input

If you have an airbrush and need a custom color, check out MCW and Splash Paints.  You can select from their catalogs, but you can also send them paint codes and they will mix up any color you want.

[Jordan White]

2 hours ago, ctruss53 said:

Use model paint.

Companies that make spray cans specifically for scale models may cost more, but you will get better results.  Yes, you can get good results using Krylon, Rust-Oleum, or whatever bargain paint you want to use. With quality scale model spray cans from Tamiya and Mr Hobby for example, they are easier to use and you will have better results consistently.

Honestly, depends for me. I can't recommend enough Home Depot's Quick Color satin black for example. It is cheap ($1-2 a can last I checked), lasts me a while, and consistently sprays on great.

[atomicholiday]

29 minutes ago, Jordan White said:

Honestly, depends for me. I can't recommend enough Home Depot's Quick Color satin black for example. It is cheap ($1-2 a can last I checked), lasts me a while, and consistently sprays on great.

I’ll have to check that out next time I’m there.  Thanks for the tip!

[Jordan White]

1 hour ago, atomicholiday said:

I’ll have to check that out next time I’m there.  Thanks for the tip!

One thing I found with it is don't be afraid when it looks to be coating light at first. Just keep hitting it until you have a good coat, it rarely ever runs on me unless I'm overspraying trying to get a nook or cranny covered!

[Chuckyg1]

4 hours ago, ctruss53 said:

If you have an airbrush and need a custom color, check out MCW and Splash Paints.  You can select from their catalogs, but you can also send them paint codes and they will mix up any color you want.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was initially attracted to the color Maxx paint due to the discounted price. Thought I might save a couple of bucks, but didn't want to buy an inferior product either. While MCW/ Splash paints offer plenty of options, it's  going to be pricier the these paints.