Testors acrylic paint

[jray47]

I did a cursory search for any mention of Testors paint and only found one reference, so now I turn to the forum.

I build plastic model ships.

Has anyone else had trouble masking Testors paint? It seems like after Rustoleum bought them, they changed the consistency of their paint from needing to be thinned for an air brush to ready-to-spray. My experience since the change is that it has made them a nightmare to mask. I've ruined paint jobs on my last two ships using both tape and liquid mask.

Of course, I'm changing to another brand of paint but I was curious if anyone else has had problems.

 

[TheDonMI]

No problems so far, although I also noticed that the Testors acryls seem thinner. I use Tamiya masking tape or Frog Tape for Delicate Surface and always get a clean line.

 

[cdnfurball]

l have heard rumours that the Testors acrylic Model Masters is being dropped by the manufacture.

anyone have a favourite manufacture other than Testors ?

 

[jray47]

Thanks for your reply.

I, too, tried Tamiya , as well as three other brands that I found on line at hobby sites; all without success. I have used both Scotch brand and 3M brand blue painter's tape for 30 years, but neither works with this new, thinner paint.

I have had great success in the past using Model Expo marine colors paint on plastic, although they are said to be formulated for wood. I'm going to try them again. I'll post the results as soon as I finish stripping the hull of my current project.

 

[cdnfurball]

l have tried Tamiya years ago, then I tried Model Master because of the larger selection of colours.

well, in life.... nothing lasts forever...

 

[jray47]

l have heard rumours that the Testors acrylic Model Masters is being dropped by the manufacture.

anyone have a favourite manufacture other than Testors ?

I have used Testors (including their Model Master colors), Vallejo, Badger marine colors and Model Expo marine colors. I have had the best success with Model Expo.

The reason I tried other paint was that, for me, thinning is a messy affair, especially the extra clean-up. However, I'm going back to ME because stripping paint from plastic hulls is even messier.

 

[cdnfurball]

Alright, you just hit another topic... what are we using for paint strippers ?

automotive Brake fluid works for me without the bad smell. But there has been once or twice the plastic comes out deformed. I found this with with old kits

 

[jray47]

Alright, you just hit another topic... what are we using for paint strippers ?

automotive Brake fluid works for me without the bad smell. But there has been once or twice the plastic comes out deformed. I found this with with old kits

I also use brake fluid. I've never had a problem with it damaging plastic. However, stripping a ship hull is an especially messy affair, and requires more brake fluid than one bottle, which can quickly escalate your investment in the project. The reason I chose to make that investment is that the ship I am building is a rare model (Aoshmia's 1/100 scale Nippon Maru), and I am determined to do a good job of it.

 

[cdnfurball]

It can get a little costly at first, I pour mine through a filter and reuse.. a piece of 4” pvc pipe standing on end 3/4 filled with a wire hook to hang you item or a plastic bottle drilled with small drain holes for the smalles more delicate bits. I have a strap that holds it in place and can be undone when it’s time to filter the fluid

 

[ilanortho]

l have heard rumours that the Testors acrylic Model Masters is being dropped by the manufacture.

anyone have a favourite manufacture other than Testors ?

Vallejo Model Air is sprayable and works well with huge selection; Vallejo Model Color brushes well. Strip well with Windex (ammonia)

l have heard rumours that the Testors acrylic Model Masters is being dropped by the manufacture.

anyone have a favourite manufacture other than Testors ?

 

[jray47]

.I'll have to try the Windex. Anything cheaper and less messy than brake
fluid would be welcome.

 

[jray47]

It can get a little costly at first, I pour mine through a filter and reuse.. a piece of 4” pvc pipe standing on end 3/4 filled with a wire hook to hang you item or a plastic bottle drilled with small drain holes for the smalles more delicate bits. I have a strap that holds it in place and can be undone when it’s time to filter the fluid

I reuse mine, too. what kind of filter do you use?

 

[boat man too]

I did a cursory search for any mention of Testors paint and only found one reference, so now I turn to the forum.

I build plastic model ships.

Has anyone else had trouble masking Testors paint? It seems like after Rustoleum bought them, they changed the consistency of their paint from needing to be thinned for an air brush to ready-to-spray. My experience since the change is that it has made them a nightmare to mask. I've ruined paint jobs on my last two ships using both tape and liquid mask.

Of course, I'm changing to another brand of paint but I was curious if anyone else has had problems.

YES I used testers model masters for quiet a wile, but the qualty of the paint has changed, so now I use tamiya, both enamaile and acrillice, workes fine and does not creep through tapeing, but i allso use a [ small ] floore tile roller, nice tight fit, and you can mix your owne col. and thickness, the one thing I do miss is testers had every colar under the sun.

 

[boat man too]

Alright, you just hit another topic... what are we using for paint strippers ?

automotive Brake fluid works for me without the bad smell. But there has been once or twice the plastic comes out deformed. I found this with with old kits

I use 100% acetone, but for older plastic I use 80, or 90% workes creat, you can just brush on or use a good [beat up cloth ] or paper towel's.

 

[boat man too]

I use a child's tea strianer from a kitchen set work's great.

 

[ilanortho]

Onl

.I'll have to try the Windex. Anything cheaper and less messy than brake
fluid would be welcome.

Only for acrylics, not enamels. Works well, in fact I soak my Tamiya and other acrylic paint bottles in it after I've used the paint up and they come out squeaky clean for reuse and it also takes the labels off. If I need to strip a part I just throw it in to soak and then scrub with a toothbrush and dish soap, and it is ready to re-paint.

 

[jray47]

Onl

Only for acrylics, not enamels. Works well, in fact I soak my Tamiya and other acrylic paint bottles in it after I've used the paint up and they come out squeaky clean for reuse and it also takes the labels off. If I need to strip a part I just throw it in to soak and then scrub with a toothbrush and dish soap, and it is ready to re-paint.

Got it. Thanks

 

[jray47]

I reuse mine, too. what kind of filter do you use?

O.K., thanks. I filter mine through a funnel with a wire mesh insert, but I'm always looking for better ways to do things.

 

[boat man too]

Now let me get this straight! WINDEX?, brake fluid and ACETONE, any more good ideas? WOW, what a blog!

 

[jray47]

Now let me get this straight! WINDEX?, brake fluid and ACETONE, any more good ideas? WOW, what a blog!

I've not yet tried the Windex, but it sounds promising. The brake fluid , I have used for years. The acetone?...I'm not so sure about, but if you try it, test the results on s scrap piece of plastic or sprue. Let me add that many parts will need to soak overnight or even longer, and I don't know if plastic would hold up to soaking in acetone.