anyone find a good touch up paint for the M seires?

vwguy3 · Post by **vwguy3** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:16 pm

I have an M44 that needs a little touching up. Anyone find something that matches well with the white color paint?

thanks
Justind

finbar · Post by **finbar** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:42 pm

I have done cabinet touch up using acrylic paint from the art store. I brought in a sample of the white I needed and they helped figure out the right shade, under natural light.
Nail polish ( lacquer ) worked on the powder coat on my bike.
I do not know how these finishes hold up to a hot sink / case, a little test might be in order.
Lacquer is pretty hot, test for compatibility with existing finishes.

vwguy3 · Post by **vwguy3** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:29 pm

Thanks for the info. I will have to hit up my local art store. Anyone else?

Justind

Post by **Eric D** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:57 pm

I use Testors white model paint. The enamel stuff, not the water based stuff. Used to be in little square shaped bottles, who knows what it is in now.

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:50 pm

Eric D wrote:I use Testors white model paint. The enamel stuff, not the water based stuff. Used to be in little square shaped bottles, who knows what it is in now.

I used that stuff back in the day to paint BattleTech Mechs...

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:50 pm

fuzzysnuggleduck wrote:
Eric D wrote:I use Testors white model paint. The enamel stuff, not the water based stuff. Used to be in little square shaped bottles, who knows what it is in now.
I used that stuff back in the day to paint BattleTech Mechs...

DORK..............

Post by **stipud** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:54 pm

oldskoolmseriesfan wrote:
fuzzysnuggleduck wrote:
Eric D wrote:I use Testors white model paint. The enamel stuff, not the water based stuff. Used to be in little square shaped bottles, who knows what it is in now.
I used that stuff back in the day to paint BattleTech Mechs...
DORK..............

I used it to construct model train sets, and after that, warhammer figurines

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:57 pm

DORK#2

Post by **Eric D** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:29 am

I was into Orge miniatures. These troops are about 1/4in tall.

KUB3 · Post by **KUB3** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:03 am

White radiator paint is good, if it's just a tiny pin prick. This stuff sets off fast so you have to be very quick! Ideally just put a small drop into a crater in the original power coating. Once it has dried it can be polished back for a smooth hidden look. Just don't attempt anything larger than a tiny recessed area or you'll be in real trouble.

Post by **mhyde71** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:29 am

another option is (from powder coated point of view- given it is powder coating)

grab yourself some of this:
http://www.columbiacoatings.com/Powder_Water_p/pw04.htm

and the appropriate amount of this:
(if this is the color that matches- of course there are other variances (gloss, RAL #, matte, etc)
http://www.columbiacoatings.com/Columbi ... 0011-1.htm

mix and brush on with reg small brush for touch up's...
Mix Ratio Is 1 To 1 But Custom Mixing Can Be Done For Thinner Material

it is air cure if not mistaken and what us powder coaters use to fix hook marks, or raised lettering on valve covers or whatever
I have only used it once- so I can not speak intimately about how well it works,
I would suggest a scrap piece to practice on and then once comfortable touch up the 44- with real deal powder

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