Post by 41chevy on Nov 7, 2021 21:02:20 GMT -7
Well we make friends with the paint after a bad start. The fault was mine and not the paint. I followed a video on using Acrylics by a U Tuber names Barbados Rex. The issues I had was more reducer and Urethane additive than needed.
Mission Models answered all my questions.
-1) The paint is truly air brush ready. . .even if you think it is too thick! For every 8 to 10 drops of paint add ONE drop of Missions Reducer and ONE drop of the Urethane additive. The Urethane helps adhesion and flow'
-2) Use their recommended 10 to 15 PSI air pressure.
-3) Initially 3 to 4 light to almost medium coats with a 10 minute flash time. One medium wet final coat.
-3A) DONOT use method but theirs to clean your air brush! Solvent based thinners, Alcohol, Tamiya or MR Color thinners will cause a major reaction with missions paint, IT WILL DESTROY YOUR AIRBRUSH!!! don't ask 
Their method is to flush and clear the airbrush and jars with water, followed by 3 of 4 drops of their
Reducer sprayed through the brush. IT WORKS EXECLLENT!
Reducer sprayed through the brush. IT WORKS EXECLLENT!
-4) the paint cures lacquer hard and can be wet sanded and buffed.
-5) Clear coats of Flat, Semi Gloss and Clear from Mission spray thinned ,wet coats with the Urethane additive and it dries shiny.
I sprayed one wet coat to test it.
-5B) Other clears also work well like Tamiya, Testers Wet Look and 2 part automotive.
Their primer is nice, sand-able and smooth. It is activated by the use of Missions Reducer. Mix 2 drops, stir don not shack and let stand for 1 or 2 minutes for the chemical reaction to start and spray. I used 20 PSI.
I ordered some military colors because they do fades and highlights very, very easy.
This hood is for the Moebius 55 Chrysler 300. I literally tore it off the sprue and blue taped it to the top of a glue jar. No cleaning off the mold release that may or may not have been there. No sanding, Not even a tack rag. Temp was 67 degrees and this ii the result of 4 light/medium coats of 61 Chrysler Lilac. I am impressed. Total paint used was less than eight drops in a 1/8 ounce cup.
