Kreon

Wraithier · 05-13-2012, 05:45 PM

Hopefully this is the right place to post this.

Has anyone painted a Kreon head? I want paint the Kreon Optimus Prime head, and it's that rubbery plastic so I'm afraid I'll paint it and it won't dry properly. Does anyone have any advice on what paint to try on this?

Red vs Blue fan · 05-13-2012, 06:13 PM

I think this should go under "Creative General Discussion."

spartan 3764 · 05-13-2012, 09:44 PM

try sharpies but beware it takes practice to truly learn how to mix and layer sharpys

Kouri · 05-14-2012, 11:40 AM

Sharpie ink rubs off far too easily.

If you want something in a spray can, vinyl/fabric paints work fine on those soft plastics. I picked up some Dupli-Color at an automotive shop that does the job nicely.

You'll want to avoid enamels, including Krylon paints. They'll immediately dry to the touch, but after time they leech the rubberizing agent out of the plastic, causing the paint to become tacky again.

I hear acrylic paints dry fine on soft plastic, just don't use them on anything too bendy, as acrylics are sometimes too brittle to flex with the underlying parts.

Nefud · 05-14-2012, 11:51 AM

I would probably try a can of Krylon plastic primer and acrylic paints. But that's no guarantee.

deliciouspeter · 05-14-2012, 01:08 PM

Acrylic hobby paint (testors) worked fine.

I did it with the Optimus Kreo and it worked fine.

Pimptimus_Prime · 05-14-2012, 01:22 PM

On anything flexible I use Citadel Paint. They are an Acrylic paint but it dries as a flexible rubber, as evidenced by this chunk peeled out of the cap of an old bottle. It is strong and can be flexed and deformed quite a bit without damage.

I've also used it in clothing and costuming. The only thing I have lying around is my unfinished Shadowrun Halloweeners leather jacket, but it is quite durable. I have tried scratching it intentionally but the only time I have done damage to the paint it was while it was still wet.

I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing your project! :-)

takarei · 05-14-2012, 06:33 PM

if you use sharpies u can seal it with nail polish. its trickk but can seal an give a great gloss look

tfprime32 · 05-15-2012, 02:35 PM

no pic just the animated prime!(dlx)

Wraithier · 05-15-2012, 03:06 PM

Thanks! I wound up using a duplicolor spray that works on vinyls. I tried Tamiya arcylic and it started cracking - but this duplicolor spray seems great. I'll be posting the custom shortly, it's almost done!

05-13-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Wraithier Decepticon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 198	Kreon Hopefully this is the right place to post this. Has anyone painted a Kreon head? I want paint the Kreon Optimus Prime head, and it's that rubbery plastic so I'm afraid I'll paint it and it won't dry properly. Does anyone have any advice on what paint to try on this? Attached Thumbnails

05-14-2012, 11:51 AM	#5
Nefud Terrorcon Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,513	I would probably try a can of Krylon plastic primer and acrylic paints. But that's no guarantee. "O cruel, needless misunderstanding! O stubborn, self-willed exile from the loving breast! Two gin-scented tears trickled down the sides of his nose. But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Hasbro's new deluxe class size."

05-14-2012, 01:08 PM	#6
deliciouspeter Back in Black Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,985 Collection Count: about 100, all custom fodder. News Credits: 1	Acrylic hobby paint (testors) worked fine. I did it with the Optimus Kreo and it worked fine. Save on shipping....sell me your heads.

05-14-2012, 01:22 PM	#7
Pimptimus_Prime Leader of the Ghettobots Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 212 Location: Salem, Or Collection Count: A Bunch But Not Enough.	On anything flexible I use Citadel Paint. They are an Acrylic paint but it dries as a flexible rubber, as evidenced by this chunk peeled out of the cap of an old bottle. It is strong and can be flexed and deformed quite a bit without damage. I've also used it in clothing and costuming. The only thing I have lying around is my unfinished Shadowrun Halloweeners leather jacket, but it is quite durable. I have tried scratching it intentionally but the only time I have done damage to the paint it was while it was still wet. I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing your project! :-) Attached Thumbnails B/S/T Feedback Commision Feedback Ebay Feedback

05-13-2012, 06:13 PM	#2
Red vs Blue fan Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 224 Location: The Decagon Collection Count: ??? News Credits: 7	I think this should go under "Creative General Discussion."

05-14-2012, 11:40 AM	#4
Kouri nuzzle Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,310 Location: Cape Coral, FL	Sharpie ink rubs off far too easily. If you want something in a spray can, vinyl/fabric paints work fine on those soft plastics. I picked up some Dupli-Color at an automotive shop that does the job nicely. You'll want to avoid enamels, including Krylon paints. They'll immediately dry to the touch, but after time they leech the rubberizing agent out of the plastic, causing the paint to become tacky again. I hear acrylic paints dry fine on soft plastic, just don't use them on anything too bendy, as acrylics are sometimes too brittle to flex with the underlying parts.

05-14-2012, 06:33 PM	#8
takarei auto bot wanderer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 312 Location: moreno valley/ riverside county Collection Count: 100 min	if you use sharpies u can seal it with nail polish. its trickk but can seal an give a great gloss look

05-15-2012, 02:35 PM	#9
tfprime32 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,509 Location: california Collection Count: more than 100 News Credits: 1	no pic just the animated prime!(dlx)

05-15-2012, 03:06 PM	#10
Wraithier Decepticon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 198	Thanks! I wound up using a duplicolor spray that works on vinyls. I tried Tamiya arcylic and it started cracking - but this duplicolor spray seems great. I'll be posting the custom shortly, it's almost done!