Scruffmeister Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hi All, I've just painted a Dreamflight Weasel slope-soarer using Liquitex acrylic spray paint. I'm pleased with the result but think it is going to need sealing to try to stop the paint flaking and some water-resistance for when it lands in wet grass. Can anyone recommend something that can be applied from a spray can please? Extra points for a link to an online shop as I will need to mail order due to isolation! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Scruff, Try this it's available direct from the Deluxe Materials and other retailers... https://deluxematerials.co.uk/collections/building-finishing-products/products/foam-armour It may be better to coat the foam first before painting and then again after as even the most compatible paints don't always stick to the waxier foams. Dreamflight use EPO which is difficult to paint. A. Edited By Andy Stephenson on 11/04/2020 10:10:03 Edited By Andy Stephenson on 11/04/2020 10:10:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Fisher Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 It's possible that the release agent used when moulding foam is an issue when painting. I found that some self adhesive materials wouldn't stay put on a foamie until I had cleaned the surface and given it a gentle sanding with fine abrasive paper - similarly with some acrylic paint. Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffmeister Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Thanks both, the paint appears to have taken nicely and isn't flaking. Indeed it seems fairly tough as much as I dared scratch it with a fingernail. I cleaned the surfaces with methylated-spirits before painting. Just want to give it the best chance of a long life with some kind of water-based finish/varnish. Edited By Scruffmeister on 11/04/2020 20:44:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 i use wilcos water based silk varnish...£5 a tin....dry's quick and leaves a nice sheen to the model... ken anderson..ne..1.... sheen dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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