painting a vinyl head

[MeerkatMego]

I have a retro Ghostbusters Janine Melnitz I want to paint the hair on for a custom.
Has anyone tried this? I know certain paints don't work on vinyl but I can't remember which ones.

[BlackKnight]

Games Workshop paint works pretty good ...

[CrimsonGhost]

It's enamels that won't dry on vinyl, so just use acrylic and you should be fine.

[BlackKnight]

Cheap-O Acrylics Might be a ***** ..., and not stick right . Could end your final product as a pasty mess trying to coat 25 times.

[CrimsonGhost]

Cheap-O Acrylics Might be a ***** ..., and not stick right . Could end your final product as a pasty mess trying to coat 25 times.

True. You get what you pay for.

[Boywonder0]

For vinyl nothing tops Dupli-color or SEM vinyl coat sprays. You won't regret it! As CrimsonGhost said, never use enamels in vinyl. Only acrylic or lacquer based paints/primers...

[MeerkatMego]

Thanks for the advise, guys.

[lilbrosj66]

For vinyl nothing tops Dupli-color or SEM vinyl coat sprays. You won't regret it! As CrimsonGhost said, never use enamels in vinyl. Only acrylic or lacquer based paints/primers...

Where do you get Dupli-color or SEM vinyl paints? I don't recognize the name but would like to try them out.

[ctc]

>Where do you get Dupli-color or SEM vinyl paints?

You can get vinyl paints at automotive supply places.... especially shops that cater to customizers. Be careful using it though; it's pretty hazardous until it cures.

Don C.

[Captain Awesome]

I've used regular acrylic craft paints directly on vinyl heads and had good results with it. If you're worried about it not sticking, you could use a brush on primer on the section you're going to paint. Model Masters makes an excellent brush on grey acrylic primer that you can get at Hobby Lobby pretty cheap. As a general rule of thumb, I always prime before I paint whenever possible. Paint sticks better.

[justzeg18]

you could check out http://monsterkolor.ning.com/ as well, I know the guys in the "Art vinyl" scene seem to swear by it anymore.