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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: Nightlioness on April 22, 2025, 09:26:37

Title: What spray paint to use?
Post by: Nightlioness on April 22, 2025, 09:26:37

Hello everyone!

It's been a while, I know.

I've a question: what spray paint do I use to spray building parts?
I'm looking for a white for now, but I've no idea what brand to use. I'm Dutch based, so Dutch brands would be preferable.
I want to make a conservatory for my Playmoseum, but several parts I want to use aren't in white.

Any tips and tricks for a smooth spray paint are appreciated too.

Thank you in advance.

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: Oliver on April 22, 2025, 10:16:52

I've only done a couple of paint jobs, so I'm sure other people will know more than me, but here's my experience.

The first time I wanted to re-spray some very yellowed pieces of a framework house. I'm pretty sure I used the cheapest brand possible, and it turned out OK but it was white over white.

The second time I used a cheap primer, and then Montana Gold for the top coat. I choose that because I liked the range of colours it offered. I'm not sure how robust the pieces would be, but it looks good. My only issue is that even the addition of the couple of layers of paint means the fits are very tight. Maybe I would have taped off the 'tabs' to make assembly easier.

The rule with all spray painting is very thin layers of paint.

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: Nightlioness on April 22, 2025, 10:39:27

Oh the part of the assembly being tight after painting isn't something I've thought about, that's very helpful thank you! I'll look into the brand as well. As white should be coating enough in a few layers.

Is outside with the items on a simple cardboard enough to start spraying?

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: playmofire on April 22, 2025, 13:43:17

I use acrylic car aerosol paints from Halfords ( UK car parts and accessories chain), so those from the equivalent of Halfords in The Netherklands should be fine.

Spraying outside on a warm, dry and preferably still day is fine.

I put the item to paint on a turntable you can buy to use when icing cakes and stand this inside a large, plastic storage container stood on it's side; this keeps overspray over surrouding areas

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: Nightlioness on April 22, 2025, 21:02:19

We do have a Halfords here, I shall look into that! Thank you for the tip of the turntable and plastic container, very handy indeed.

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: GrahamB on April 23, 2025, 08:57:45

I too go to Halfords for spray paints. They sell a white primer for plastic, which is ideal for PM.

Title: Re: What spray paint to use?
Post by: Nightlioness on April 25, 2025, 22:19:49

Great to read this, thank you!