Humbrol’s iconic tin of oil-based Enamel has set the standard for modelling and hobbies for decades, providing a fantastic finish to all your projects, both indoors and outdoors.
Usage 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.
Substrate A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard and many more.
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 Humbrol Enamel 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. Recoat 6 hours minimum.