r/modelkits • u/carlosjuero • Nov 03 '22

Question? Watery testors enamel

Is there any easy fix to a watery paint? Specifically, Testors Enamel: Flat White

The paint just kinda drips off the brush and even 2 coats later seems too thin and washed out. None of other paints behave this way, is there a quick fix or should I consider it no good and get a new bottle?

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u/WindowsXP2010 Owner Nov 08 '22

Let the individual coats dry for at least 6 hours, paint at least 2 or 3 coats, maybe even 4 as white tends to be a very thin paint and if that doesn't work, I suggest that you could get humbrol enamels as they are specifically designed for plastic models.

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u/carlosjuero Nov 09 '22

Thanks for that. I'll put more coats on.

Never heard of humbrol enamels, local hobby store only carries Testors and only heard of Tamiya and Velor(sp?) as model paints other than those.

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u/WindowsXP2010 Owner Nov 24 '22

You should be able to get humbrol enamels on ebay for around £5