Paint won't dry on soft plactic figure

zuludon
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Paint won't dry on soft plactic figure Jan 18, 2021 22:00:45 GMT

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Post by zuludon on Jan 18, 2021 22:00:45 GMT

I sprayed some Powhattan Indian 54mm figures made by Safari Toobz with a coat of Rust-oleum Painters Touch Extra Cover Paint and Primer. 24 hours later the figures are still tacky. The weather was and is dry, around 60 degrees. By contrast, some A Call To Arms Zulus that I sprayed at the same time are dry and ready to paint. The Safari figures are noticeably softer plastic so I figure that must have something to do with it. Has anyone had the some experience? Will the Safari figures ever dry? Can I coat them with with a sealer and continue or will I need to strip off the paint with Simple Green and start again?

Thanks,

Nick Stern

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Paint won't dry on soft plactic figure Jan 20, 2021 1:22:12 GMT

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Post by jhonpog on Jan 20, 2021 1:22:12 GMT

I haven't painted safari figures before so not sure about the type of plastic. But yeah I reckon strip them and go again. Maybe just stick to acrylics? I like to use an automotive etch primer on my figures it gives something for paint to stick to.

Good luck and let us know how you get on

Mike Blake General Posts: 584	Paint won't dry on soft plactic figure Jan 25, 2021 12:03:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mike Blake on Jan 25, 2021 12:03:43 GMT Not had this problem with Safari, but had problems with some other softer figures. They never dried properly!

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Post by Mike Blake on Jan 25, 2021 12:03:43 GMT