RaoulJuke Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi everyone New member here, just wondering if anyone has a recommend type/brand of paint to use for play field touch-ups? Need to do a little to my Mr & Mrs Pac-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorsedge Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 ... bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blktgr74 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I use acrylic paint from the art shop. Lots of good YouTube videos about playfield touch ups Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I use acrylic paint from the art shop. Lots of good YouTube videos about playfield touch ups water based so if you make a mistake its not hard to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's been a while but I use Humbrol model paints, they've probably all gone hard now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejudge Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have been using Jo Sonyas brand from Spotlight (I have seen at other stores as well). This brand was recommended to me by Nino and works fine with brush or air brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorsedge Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have done some test pieces on a dead old Tmnt playfeild using the art shop acrylic, including trial of a low Nox 2pack clear over it. The biggest challenge I have found is mixing and matching the colours, since the acrylic paint seems to dry much darker than it is when it is applied, a bit of trial and error there. The clear has had no reaction with the acrylic paint I have used, nor with the data east playfield paint. Still need to practice the steady hand part for detailed work :redface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksoul Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have switched to Createx paints. They have a high solids content and though they are acrylics they don't seem to darken when cleared. I have a full set of opaques with a few flouros. I recon these were suggested by Vid1900 or someone else from Pinside. Available HERE in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejudge Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have switched to Createx paints. They have a high solids content and though they are acrylics they don't seem to darken when cleared. I have a full set of opaques with a few flouros. I recon these were suggested by Vid1900 or someone else from Pinside. Available HERE in Australia I think Aldi had the basic createx colours for sale last week and also the air brush kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotty Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I recommend Protex inks for airbrushing they are not cheap but if your into airbrushing then you'll appreciate the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I recommend Protex inks for airbrushing they are not cheap but if your into airbrushing then you'll appreciate the product. why is that? Does it flow better or something? My kind of touch ups would be mask and spray solid colours rather than produce artwork. So is protex still a better product for the dollars. I still haven't found a paint I like for my simple touch ups. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2S88 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 For very basic colours and black out lines around inserts I use paint pens. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Aussie Arcade mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulJuke Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks for all the recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotty Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Quote @PinballGod:why is that? Does it flow better or something? My kind of touch ups would be mask and spray solid colours rather than produce artwork. So is protex still a better product for the dollars. I still haven't found a paint I like for my simple touch ups. Thanks Protex is more liquid ink type latex and as its very liquid, can be used on cotton and permanently set with an iron and coats well under clear coats. Designed for airbrush use you would be able to brush it on for detailed work as it should smooth out well without evidence of brush strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty T Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I use wicked colors also Auto air, and createx auto / colors. All are made by Createx. Airbrush mega store have the complete range http://www.airbrushmegastore.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=2033&Itemid=88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocyen Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have used Createx acrylics for some time with good success on playfields. Recommended by vid9000 on Pinside; check out his playfield restoration thread for more info on them. For cabinet work I use the cheaper paints that Aldi sell from time to time, which work quite well also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Quote @PinballGod:why is that? Does it flow better or something? My kind of touch ups would be mask and spray solid colours rather than produce artwork. So is protex still a better product for the dollars. I still haven't found a paint I like for my simple touch ups. Thanks Protex is more liquid ink type latex and as its very liquid, can be used on cotton and permanently set with an iron and coats well under clear coats. Designed for airbrush use you would be able to brush it on for detailed work as it should smooth out well without evidence of brush strokes. must talk more on this as it sounds exactly what I needed for my Space invaders. It sounds like it would have done an even better job on my touchups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinballaddicted Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 For very basic colours and black out lines around inserts I use paint pens. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Aussie Arcade mobile app Could you please let me know where you buy these from Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Gigawatts Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Could you please let me know where you buy these from Australia? Eckersley's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2S88 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Could you please let me know where you buy these from Australia? office works also has basic colours too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homepin Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We use Tamiya brand acrylic in the factory for airbrushing. It's very expensive but hard to beat the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinballaddicted Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 office works also has basic colours too That is awesome. Thanks very much for that. I will stop in on my travels today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I think Aldi had the basic createx colours for sale last week and also the air brush kits. I grabbed the airbrush tool and the paints, only 7 colours. I figured one day I will be painting a completed playfield.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I grabbed the airbrush tool and the paints, only 7 colours. I figured one day I will be painting a completed playfield.;) how much was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 About $170 and the paint was $7 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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