Plastic model question
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Racer
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From: Westfield MA
Plastic model question
I looked for the modeling section and couldn't find it. Here's my question. I bought a C6 plastic model and would like to paint it to match my car. Can I use GM spray touch upon the model without damaging the plastic? The guy at the hobby shop didn't know. My car is CRM and will I need a silver undercoat?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Is this the C6 plastic kit from Revell? One of the ones molded in white? You will want to be careful with it, if so. I was able to get even plastic model spray paints to crinkle and haze on that plastic! The only way I found to protect it is with either Krylon or PlastiKote primers.
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You absolutely need to prime it first, then you should have no trouble using it on any plastic model kit.
Many kits have some extra parts, you can always do a test spray first on an unused part, or even on a piece of "parts tree".
Many kits have some extra parts, you can always do a test spray first on an unused part, or even on a piece of "parts tree".
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