Painting my model car with auto paint

[scooby711]

Ok im using plasti-kote silver as a base primer coat to make the color more stand out. I always have trouble painting my models with car paint. It seems like the paint always tends to drip allot. Any tips on making it not drip? The color Im painting my model car is Orange Mist metalic. Its made by Dupli Color. Its the closest color I can match to my real car its a 350Z. The real color on the car is called Lemans Sunset Metalic.

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[Nacho Z]

This reply does not deal with the specific question you asked. I justed wanted to let you know that some guys here have gone to NAPA and gotten the exact paint mixed and put in an aerosol can. You may be able to do this where you are.

There are others on this board who should be able to help you with your automotive paint question. Good luck!

[coopdad]

Scooby, How many coats of the final color are you doing? Sounds like you might be trying to get it all in one coat.

Paint magicians like Bobby would have a better answer but I usually give mine three coats... the first two are very light mists, the third being the one that actually adds the shine to the paint.
John

[prumus99]

Yeah John is right! I do afew light mists coats waiting 15 or 20 mins between each one and then one or two wet costs and waiting 30 mins between each wet coat.
Alan

[scooby711]

Thanks guys I will try that

[z24dude]

I use nothing but automotive paint on my car bodies as I have had the best results with them. If your paint is dripping, then you are putting on way too much at one time, you need to mist it on in thin layers. and be sure to give some time in between the layers. If you want a perfect match, go to NAPA and they will be able to mix it for you, but be sure to get basecoat/clearcoat mix, as it covers all edges unlike the fast dry acrylic enamel which has the tendency to not cover these areas.

[jetranger]

Listen up - 1st of all, don't try to cover the model in 1 short pass, and back off from getting to close - about 10 to 12 inches and move your can back and forth fairly fast,,,, stopping in between to shake your can constantly,,, especially if your trying to use any kind of metal flake or paints like GOLD/SILVER Metallic paints, they have a tendency to be thick & runny and not capable of adhering to some round surfaces or corners very well, when put on to thick too fast, so, slowly build up the paint surface to be painted over time.