A good semi-gloss black enamel

[Mike C]

I always used to by my semi-gloss black enamel at auto supply stores but years ago they stopped stocking that color. Sure there was the Testors too, but those big cans were cheaper for the amount of paint you got. So I decided to look up that paint on amazon and I found this one which also has five different spray nozzles on it plus it look easier to decaant because it looks easier to get a drinking straw over the nozzles (I haven't tried that yet). However I tested it some scrap parts and it looked good so now I just started to use it on a model that I just started. Anyway, here's a picture of the can.

[LennyB]

I tried using that and I found it difficult to get a consistent sheen on the finished product.   Also the nozzles clog easily and you can’t clean them by holding the can upside down and spraying them clean.   Had you remove the little plastic restrictor from the nozzle and clean it out manually.  Decided the product wasn’t worth the trouble and complained to Rustoleum and got my money back.  

[StevenGuthmiller]

If you’re decanting anyway, why not just buy this stuff?

Thin and spray.

Save yourself some hassle.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Bills72sj]

At Steve's suggestion, I have purchased the quart cans of black. It airbrushes really nice and cut with lacquer thinner, it dries fast.

[Mr mopar]

Humbrols  #85 Coal Black is the best satin Black i've ever used .

[Mike C]

19 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

If you’re decanting anyway, why not just buy this stuff?

Thin and spray.

Save yourself some hassle.

 

 

 

 

Steve

I didn't know about that one. I just searched Amazon and found that spray. Well the next time I need it I'll get that instead.