Best paints?

[Natant16]

Hello. I was wondering what paints would be best to use with lego pieces? And if I use paint on minidoll hair pieces, will their rubbery nature cause any issues? (Dissolving, melting, etc...) (While I'm at it, does anyone have any good matches for Lego's lavender?)

[LuxorV]

For starters, you could check the EB MCW Color Matching Paint Database; it's a bit old now, but it may well include info you are interested in.

[Wardancer]

It is a matter of belief with the paints. I use revell because they are cheap and are easy to get. When I need special colours I use Citatel paint, which is really nice as they have a huge palette.

I had no issues with rubbery parts yes. The only problem it that the rubber bends and the paint cannot move the same way so it will crack. After having painted a flexible piece, you will have to be careful with handling it.

[Natant16]

On 5/31/2021 at 7:15 AM, Wardancer said:

It is a matter of belief with the paints. I use revell because they are cheap and are easy to get. When I need special colours I use Citatel paint, which is really nice as they have a huge palette.

I had no issues with rubbery parts yes. The only problem it that the rubber bends and the paint cannot move the same way so it will crack. After having painted a flexible piece, you will have to be careful with handling it.

Ok, thanks!

[AmperZand]

I had to paint a dragon's tooth that came badly scratched straight out of the box. Used Humbrol satin. The match is so good, I can no longer tell where it was!