ORIGINAL: BadBart
Just curious before I try it...does anyone use spray paint directly from a can to apply the final color scheme to their model's after primer? Or is it standard to use a compressor and spray gun? Just want to ask before I go the less expensive route and use a spray can.
Thanks,
Patrick
Spray cans of paint will do an acceptable job. What you need to aware of is that unless the can says ACRYLIC LACQUER it is not fuel proof. The "Dupli-Color" brand of paint in the 11 oz cans (labeled Truck, Van) is USUALLY labled on the back as acrylic lacquer. If it doesn't say it, it most likely isn't.
Another option is to use the spray cans you want and then clear coat it. Due to paint incompatabilities (one causing the other to wrinkle and craze), I suggest clear coating with MinWax PolyCrylic. It comes in a spray can (blue in color), compatable with everything, is water based (no fumes), comes in satin, semi gloss and gloss, and will not yellow over time.