Okay Paint; Kind of like a new thread.

I have reseached this subject some and here it is:

Available options for glow:

Butyrate Dope
Non glow proof paint with fuel proof topcoat
Automotive paints
Old Hobbypoxy, Superpoxy, Ultrapoxy etc.
New water based fuel proof enamel

I have used Butyrate dope and it's characteristics are:

Good News -
Easy to work with
Relatively safe to handle
Easy to find
Lots of colors
Fuel proof

Bad News-
Takes many coats to cover
Satin finish, not real glossy without alot of work
Easy repairs
Expensive but you can buy in small quantities

Automotive Paints - I haven't personally used these

Good news-
Easy to find
LOTS of Colors
Nice glossy finish
May be more benefits but I'm not to sure
Very resistant to fuels and chemicals

Bad News-

Very Very toxic, contains cyanide
Expensive- you have to buy a quart at a time
That's enough right there to keep me away!

Hobbypoxy and similar epoxy paints- My favorite

Good News-
Very fuel proof - to 40% Nitro
Nice Glossy finish or flat or satin
Pretty inexpensive because they cover well but ea can can be expensive
Somewhat easy to work with but not as easy as dope
Relatively safe to work with -
Clear epoxy paint makes a good topcoat for non glow proof paints

Bad News-
Difficult to find, they don't make it anymore
Difficult to find certain colors and finishes (flat gloss satin)
Must mix catalyst and paint

About the water based stuff; I don't know, I haven't tried it. Kind of expensive but you don't need thinner. Nelson hobby products carries it. Maybe some other guys can fill in the blanks on this.

There are some threads concerning Latex paint and also rustoleum etc. Personally I like to keep it simple with fuel proof paint from the beginning, except for the filler/sealer.

Finally K&B Ultrapoxy is still available while supplies last, direct from K&B. You could stock up and have enough for a long time to come. Or you could stock up on clear and use anything you want underneath.

Check you local hobby shop. I have been buying up remaining stocks of Hobbypoxy for as little as $1.50 per can!

I enjoy a painted aircraft because it's different and I don't have to constantly iron down wrinkles and sags like everyone does with monokote. A painted finish lasts a very long time. With paint you have to work getting the finish on and then no maintenance. With Iron Ons, no work to get them on but plenty of maintenance. Take your pick!