Humbrol Enamel Paints

Please note: Due to shipping restrictions with solvent based products these paints can only be sent within the United Kingdom.
Please select the Acrylic based equivalent if you are ordering from outside the UK

Usage
A solvent-based, fast dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates. Matt, Satin, Gloss, Metallic, Metalcote and Clear finishes are available.

Substrate
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealedhardboard and more (always check on a small test area to check suitability).

Application
Brush straight from the tin or Airbrush with a suitable thinner such as Humbrol Enamel Thinners. Two thin coats are preferable to one thick coat. The usual thinning ratio is 2 parts paint to one part thinner. Note that Metalcote colours are designed to be polished when fully dry.

Drying Time
Matt & Satin: 20-40 minutes touch dry and upto 24 hours for hard dry. Drying times will vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat: 6 hours minimum (preferably over night).

Coverage
A 14ml tinlet covers approx 0.3m2 depending on thickness of application.

How to Clean
Brushes: Use Enamel Thinners. Airbrush: flush through using Humbrol Enamel Thinners. Product is perminant once dry.