Customs: whats the right paint for soft rubber?

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  1. Rod

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    Like the kind on the Classics Seekers nosecone?
     
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    anovasinn THE PAINTS MUST FLOW!!!

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    i have had good success with acrylic paint, i used it on a vintage nosecone though
     
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    yep. acrylics will work. but if you want to match an enamel, paint it with acrylic first (primer) then paint your enamel over the acrylic.
     
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    Tamiya *might* work, it's got great bonding material but i only know it's effect on hard plastics.
     
  5. Rod

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    I should know this... is krylon indoor/outdoor an enamel or acrylic?
     
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    it's a thinner based paint - closer to an enamel.
    You'll need something water based.

    Easy way to know - if it says "clean up with soap & water" it's water based.