best paint to use for foam

[chevstar]

         Hi pilots just purchased an air brush to touch up my planes. Was wondering what type of paint to use,your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Konrad]

RE: best paint to use for foam

There is none really work well!

This is the dirty secret about polypropylene (EPO) foam. The surface is "waxy" therefore little will permanently bond to it. The OEMs haven't come up with a viable paint process.

Your idea of touch up painting as part of every day maintenance is about the only way to keep the models look good for a flying season or two.

I like to use Lowel's acrylic paint. They offer small test samples of custom mixed colors. They can match 90% of the FMS and Freewing colors. Not bad when you realize that often the OEMs can't keep the colors the same across all the parts of the model.

[rc-eflyer]

RE: best paint to use for foam

         Hi pilots just purchased an air brush to touch up my planes. Was wondering what type of paint to use,your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Some good info in this section:
http://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum-39.html
And you might want to check out these two subjects I posted on air compressors and spray booths:
http://www.hobbysquawk.com/thread-1320.html
http://www.hobbysquawk.com/thread-1865.html