Hi guys! I am new to airbrushing and I'm having a little trouble with the Createx acrylic paints that I'm using. What I've noticed about the Createx Acrylic that all it takes is a little dampness to make these paints start to come off , and now I'm worried about using water slide decals with this paint. Should I use a clear coat on the box car before applying decals, or should I just try a different type of paint such as Testors oil-based enamel or perhaps the Testors Acrylic paints, both of which are much more durable than the Createx acrylic paints?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks !
Andrew
Hi,
I have no experience with the paint you are using, but I have successfully used Testors paints in the past. It is critical to make sure the surface of the car is clean and dry. I use either warm soapy water to clean the surfaces or rubbing alcohol. I also usually use a primer coat as well. I usually clear coat the project, definitely if I have used a matte finish paint. After applying decals, I then complete the job using Dullcote or Krylon matte finish.
IN my old age I have become lazy and no longer use my airbrush, but use rattle cans instead. I have found colors that perfectly match my custom Colorado & Kansas Ry paint job.
Most importantly, be sure to be safe and use a paint booth or some way to avoid breathing vapors or paint particles.
Have fun,
Bill