TITANIUM94010 2 Posted March 24, 2020 Hi, Do i use TS or PS Tamiya paint for an aluminum surface? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted March 24, 2020 Neither would adhere very well without primer, but after you have primed it with a suitable etch primer designed for aluminium, TS is likely to give the superior surface finish. Many primers are suitable, here is an example of one I've used in the past that worked well: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/112448320904 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted March 24, 2020 Apply primer as above. TS will give you a much better finish. PS is 'plasticy' and flexible for use on polycarbonate. It dries to a rough semi-gloss; it's intended to go on the back of pc, which results in a high gloss finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TITANIUM94010 2 Posted March 24, 2020 Would the tamiya white primer work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TITANIUM94010 2 Posted March 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, c64orinoco said: Apply primer as above. TS will give you a much better finish. PS is 'plasticy' and flexible for use on polycarbonate. It dries to a rough semi-gloss; it's intended to go on the back of pc, which results in a high gloss finish. I'm trying to get a semigloss color for my RC trailer, does the PS dry well?, or does it not work well on metal surfaces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted March 24, 2020 The PS won't stick very well to the metal, but will adhere okay if you prime it first. It is however very difficult to get an even surface finish with PS paint. Some areas may dry glossy, others matt, others somewhere in between. You'd be best off priming first, then spraying your chosen colour of TS paint or automotive paint, then finishing off with a clear satin lacquer for an even semi-gloss finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted March 24, 2020 For metal use acrylic paint or polyurethane. TS is for hard plastic or ABS. PS is for polycarbonate/lexan. That's the proper paint application. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wongataa 42 Posted March 24, 2020 TS paint works on metal just fine with Tamiya primer or Halfords primer. TS paints are aerosol versions of Tamiya laquer paints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted March 24, 2020 i painted my flat bed trailer with ts paint useing tamiya fine surface primer and it does chip of easy tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted March 25, 2020 yeah neither lasts long on aluminium that's often handled I go to autoparts store and buy either engine enamel or epoxy paint (I think it's polyurethane, takes a while to cure). Limited colours but if you want to colour match you can paint TS on top of it afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 743 Posted March 25, 2020 Are you going for a flat or gloss finish ? Or a clearer anodised / metallic ? @TurnipJF is spot on re the former - it’s hard + almost better to find a pro Amateur candy coat layering will work well with the latter Just seal the base with a flat veneer before candy then top with at least 3 coats of finish - hardening for a wk between each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites