tukta Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi I was wondering what's it like to use enamel paint and the clean up after. Is it worth it I think that there is more metallic just looking opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I have used enamel paint, in my youth, and in my old age, I strongly suggest that there are lots of much better options. It is just a real pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 enamels are tuffer then water base. we use some. cleanup requires solvents. if you use fast dry enamels there ok..always remember .you can use enamel over lacquers but not lacquers over enamels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I believe Anglinarcher , gave you sound advice. Sure you can use enamel, but what a pain to clean up. I don't like using solvents , if I don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Absolutely no reason to use enamel. There are plenty of water based paints available. Metallic s wont spray through most .030-.050 guns anyway. Use of pearls and dusting them will give a sparkly look. flake in clear too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Nice paint job MonteSS,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukta Posted August 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 beautiful job will stick with water base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, MonteSS said: Absolutely no reason to use enamel. There are plenty of water based paints available. Metallic s wont spray through most .030-.050 guns anyway. Use of pearls and dusting them will give a sparkly look. flake in clear too. Is that a photo finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Yes imaged Rock Bass. But back is painted brown and dusted with gold pearl Edited August 6, 2018 by MonteSS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, MonteSS said: Yes imaged Rock Bass. But back is painted brown and dusted with gold pearl It looks SOOOO good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
