How to tell if paint is properly thinned?

[thor333us]

I don't want to over thin it but I've tried every trick to prevent paint rubbing and can't win so maybe it's the paint. How much is enough?

[lionfireshg]

mine always rub a little in the joints still, but the rest of the body works fine. i thin mine until its a milky consistency. a good painter on here named MikeD told me that and it has worked out real nice. then just paint in layers, and be patient enough to let it dry well in between coats.

 

he also used a dullcoat i think afterward to help the paint stay better with less rub.

 

maybe he will read this and come on here to help, but i doubt it. some people got crazy at him one day and now he is over at the hisstank.

[Jin Saotome]

What kind of paint are you using? Sometimes it's the brand, not how thin it is when it comes to rubbing off. Testors Model Master Acrylic paints are the best I know of when it comes to sticking right to bare plastic. You can primer your figures too with high quality sandable automotive primer or the testors acrylic brush on primer. Tho prepping your figure makes a HUGE difference, washing all the mold release and joint lube off so the paint can actually stick. Head over to my site, www.jincustom.com and take a look at my painting guides. They show you how to thin paints too so you need 2-3 coats and get a super smooth finish.

[lionfireshg]

nice, thanks for the tips.