acrylic paint

[rock-racer]

For painting a hardbody such as the hilix I know you gys use acrylic paint for it but would it be possible to use autopaint? Like duplicolour perfect match for 1;1 cars? Also auto car primer? Or would i need to go out and buy acrylic paint? Cause i have lots of auto paint and primer at home.

thanks guys.

Also i did a search on this i only found one person that said it was okay but i want some more opinions.

[4wd4ws]

Dupli-color can be used on hardbodies. They even produce a special primer for model painting.

Motip Dupli Group Dupli-Color Motip Presto Colormatic: Model Paint Plastic Primer

[dasbeermeister]

The only problem I've ever had was using marhyde self etching primer, it didn't etch or prime very well. When I pulled up the mask I was using the primer came off too.

[tozrovr]

As above, I use all types. I like using acrylic for my black washes because it gives me a bigger margin of error when I'm mixing it up.

this is Krylon with an acrylic black, black wash.

[rock-racer]

Originally Posted by tozrovr

As above, I use all types. I like using acrylic for my black washes because it gives me a bigger margin of error when I'm mixing it up.

this is Krylon with an acrylic black, black wash.

Thanks. The stripes on the side and hood is that painted in or decals? is there a template for it? btw nice truck!

[tozrovr]

The blue stripes are decals. RPP Hobby carries them.