best type of paint to cover discoloration

[sauroid]

what is the best paint to use to cover up (permanent) stains/discoloration? the type that is permanent/doesnt come off easily? thanks.

[smashtoad]

Someone else may have a better solution, but my pick would be a high quality artist's acrylic.

[tyrantqueen]

Sand the area, then try a modelling/hobby acrylic. These work best because they tend to be high quality, have an enormous range of colour, and are formulated to stick to 3D surfaces. Suggested brands are Vallejo, Tamiya, etc.

Artist's acrylics are okay but you need to mix your own colours which can be tricky. They also don't tend to stick as well, because they are made for canvases, not 3D surfaces. They also need a LOT of thinning before being applied, because they are chunky and blobby out of the tube.

Avoid craft paint such as Rymans, Americana, Martha Stewart, etc. Generally the quality and coverage is bad and the pigment is poorly ground.

I would avoid other paint types such as enamels or oils. Just too much trouble. Enamels don't dry on soft plastic and laquers eat plastic.

Afterwards, sealing is recommended because no paint is permanent. Try a matt polyurethane varnish.

[smashtoad]

Sand the area, then try a modelling/hobby acrylic. These work best because they tend to be high quality, have an enormous range of colour, and are formulated to stick to 3D surfaces. Suggested brands are Vallejo, Tamiya, etc.

Artist's acrylics are okay but you need to mix your own colours which can be tricky. They also don't tend to stick as well, because they are made for canvases, not 3D surfaces. They also need a LOT of thinning before being applied, because they are chunky and blobby out of the tube...

Thanks for the head's up on the distinction between artist's and Modeling paints...I was unaware of it.

[tyrantqueen]

No problem...I have kind of an obsession with paint hehehe

[stargatedalek]

I typically use deco-art paints, the kind for wood and ceramics. These are still probably the second best option after model paints, but I recommend them since they are a lot cheaper and I've never had any issues if I apply a finish afterwards (since they rub off very easily).

[sauroid]

thanks for all the infos folks.