Krylon fusion paint for models?

[Kyp Durron]

Just wondering if anyone has tried Krylon fusion paints for their models using main colors like flat white, black, etc...?

-Kyp

[Excillon]

I've used them, and still do in a pinch. They come out ok. I recommend their clearcotes (gloss and matte).

[mitch]

I've used them, but be warned, the blurb on the can about adhering to the plastic on a molecular level is not true. If you do use it, make sure to lightly sand the surface with a very fine sand- or glass-paper to give the paint something to grip.

When I used Fusion it was on a custom I did on a bandai vf-19 KO, so it may work better on different types of plastics, just make sure to sand off a hair more around the joints if what you're painting has articulation, as Fusion will chip if rubbed enough.

Also, give the paint plenty of time to dry before assembling it. I used their 'satin' finish white and black and each piece was left for 7 days before putting parts together, and after applying decals and panel lines I used Krylon crystal clear to protect the finish as it is fairly resilient. (I'm told some types of finish may react when sprayed on different brands/types of paint, so I kept with Krylon for the sealer, but I hear a lot of good things about Future Floor polish but have never tried it).

It all depends on what the model is for, too. I customized a toy because I wanted to be able to transform it and pose it differently, and so wanted the paint to stand up to scratches and be as durable as possible. If you just want to display a model you might do better with acrylics and an airbrush if you can get hold of one, or a type of modelers spray paint that might have a wider choice of paint tones.

If anyone knows of a really tough adhering spray paint I would really like to hear some recommendations...