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Paints & Accessories

humbrol paints

Humbrol is 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 (finish varies by color).

Coverage: 14ml tin covers approx. 0.3m² depending on thickness of application.

Application: Brush straight from the tin. 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 1 part thinner. Note that Metalcote colours are designed to be polished when fully dry.

Drying time: Gloss: 1-2 hours Matt & Satin: 20-40 mins touch dry, up to 24 hours for hard dry Metallics: hard dry in approx. 10 days. Drying times will vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat: 6 hours minimum (preferably overnight).

How to clean: Brushes: use Humbrol Enamel Thinners Airbrush: flush thoroughly using Humbrol Enamel Thinners. Product is permanent once dry.