Alay[TK] Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hey all, quick question. I'm trying to re-paint my husband's helmet with Testors 1138 enamel in the frown, but it's continually coming out with brush strokes... I don't think I'm very good at it haha. Is there an equivalent spray paint I should use instead? Same question for the abs; is there a spray paint I can use for the blue and gray that matches correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I found using some paint thinner helps, sometimes the paint can be too thick and doesn't flow well and shows brush strokes, I applied 3 thin coats which seemed to do the job, left to dry between coats or it can wrinkle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alay[TK] Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I found using some paint thinner helps, sometimes the paint can be too thick and doesn't flow well and shows brush strokes, I applied 3 thin coats which seemed to do the job, left to dry between coats or it can wrinkle . Can I use thinners with enamels and not melt the ABS? I heard they tend to be very rough on it... which did you use if I might ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Testors do their own thinners and you are only using a small amount. Thinners by itself with melt ABS but in such a small quantity it hasn't been a problem for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) Stir the bejeebus out of the paint. Like five minutes. Enamels are horrid for that. Edited October 20, 2016 by sylverbard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alay[TK] Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I found some humbrol enamel thinner, added a few drops, mixed it up, then went over the ears with about 5 thin coats until it finally became nice and brush-stroke free. The darker color bits will probably be easier! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I've read several people say that Testors makes a gray paint pen with the same paint as 1138. Might be worth looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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