Author Topic: Cresting paints..alternatives? (Read 488 times)

Dave Bowers · « **on:** July 05, 2009, 10:53:00 PM »

Hiya, does anyone have any other type paints they use for cresting besides bohning.

Thanks
Dave

jcar315 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:11:00 PM »

Testors

Grey Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:15:00 AM »

Acrylic craft paints from Wal-mart or any other craft store. On sale they're about $.50 a bottle. Water clean up, more colors than you can shake a stick at, they work great.
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Joseph · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:35:00 AM »

The Metallic craft paints from Wal Mart make really nice cresting.

sweet old bill · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:33:00 AM »

I also use the Walmart small jar pains in the 4 oz size. Work great and not a bad price. ALso craft stores seem to have them.

Paul Mattson · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:20:00 AM »

Whispering Winds cresting paint. Water clean up no smell, and tough as nails.

fyrfyter43 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:22:00 AM »

Testors model paints.

Dave Bowers · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:31:00 AM »

Awesome fellas I had always thought Acrylics and testors paints would work; I just never broke down and tried them.
Thank you all very much for the info

44charlie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:06:00 PM »

permanent makers for pin stripes. let it dry good before touching!

OkKeith · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:58:00 PM »

Dave,

I have recently started using the Testors brand laquer paints. Interesting colors and after the clear coat are tougher than the arrow will ever be.

I get them at Hobby Lobby in both small containers and spray can.

OkKeith

iacornfed · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:50:00 PM »

Crushed blue berries, Raspberries or RIT die.

twitchstick · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:10:00 PM »

I use body shop paints"automobile", they work great and usally you can get them free.I know I do.

reddogge · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:33:00 PM »

I buy a brand of acrylic enamel in one ounce jars from a hobby shop. I'm on vacation so I can't give you the brand but hobby shops have several to choose from. Works great.

Bill Sant · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:47:00 PM »

I use a variety of spray paints and just blow them into a small dish or vial. As they come out of the can is just the viscosity you want for good coverage and flow from your brush. Don't have to worry about little boogers getting in your paint from the bottle and thinning is a thing of the past.

Dave Bowers · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:49:00 PM »

Definitely gonna have to give some of these other paints a try. Thanks for the suggestions.

Dave Bowers · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:36:00 AM »

Whata score...went to wally world this morning. 24colors, 1/2oz , acrylic paints and 7 natural hair brushes. 16 bucks...gota like that

Don Stokes · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:44:00 AM »

I use Sharpie pens. They come in several colors, and are mess-free.

GangStarr · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:42:00 PM »

Testors all the way

GangStarr · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:45:00 PM »

with a Minwax polycrylic (waterbase)clear over it all! Duco glue

Shakes.602 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2009, 12:53:00 AM »

Another Vote for Testors!!


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