""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 """


About that coment that a two part epoxy paint like the old K&B or HobbyPoxy is "Relatively safe to work with". These paints are very toxic. You must use a good chemical/organic respirator and skin protection for your hands. They are only slightly less toxic than some of the automotive paints. That said... I also prefer them. However... one type of paint that I haven't seen mentioned is the S****lite from F&M Enterprises. Comes in appropriate size cans, many authentic real aircraft colors... easy to use and repair.

(wow... that editor is tuff... no wonder S**** isn't mentioned!)

As for spray guns... I prefer a gravity feed HVLP.... once you use one... you can never go back to a non-HVLP. These guns are so clean you can paint in your good clothes almost. Any extra cost will be made up with the savings from less paint used... remember... the idea is to paint the plane... not the garage or your yard.