Special recipe to achieve the color of the copper metallic rims SEAT CUPRA and FIAT 500
Cupra is a manufacturer that belongs to the German Volkswagen group. Previously it was the sports branch of the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT until 2018 to become the successful brand that we know. The ingredients of this success are high … Continued
How to clean an airbrush?
How to clean an airbrush? Whether it is a suction or gravity airbrush, single action or double action, and whatever the brand, it is advisable to clean your airbrush well immediately after use to prevent it from becoming clogged, completely … Continued
The varnishing of a guitar
In our series of articles and tutorials on guitar painting, here is one of the most important topics, because it is that of finishing and protection: how to varnish a guitar. 6 steps to apply varnish to a guitar Step … Continued
Guitar painting: how to personalize your guitar?
3 ideas for tuning your guitar with special effect paint! It is possible to personalize the painting of a car, a motorcycle, a helmet… But then, why not the painting of a guitar? What could be better than the surface … Continued
Phosphorescent paint in towns to save energy
This article deals with the solution of phosphorescent road paint and photoluminescent markings, for exterior pedestrian zones and the marking of paths and obstacles, following the extinction of street lights in the city during the night. With the increase in … Continued
Hikari Toys for Soft PVC – Interview StardustColors
For two years now StardustColors has been offering the HIKARI Toys for Soft PVC range of paints specially designed for soft vinyl toys. Today we welcome Stéphane, a user of the range since the start of its marketing, to tell … Continued
Being a PLAMO builder: GUNDAM-GUNPLA plastic painting and modeling
Stardustcolors introduced you to modeling on PVC toys (SOFUBI), modeling on radio-controlled models (LEXAN), modeling of miniatures and figurines, and today here is another family of modeling: GUNPLA or GUNDAM modeling. Here too, paints are used to personalize the parts … Continued
Adhesive Masking Tips and Techniques
Here is a blog article dedicated to one of the main techniques of custom painting on vehicles: applying adhesive to create masks. Each multicolor painting project is the subject of a strategy, a plan carefully thought out in advance. Here … Continued
How to apply white Metal-Flakes paint – A1108
This short article will be devoted to thetechnique of painting a white glitter effect A1108. Vous avez sûrement déjà vu un véhicule entier peint avec un revêtement scintillant comme des diamants et vous vous demandez comment réaliser un tel effet ? … Continued
Lime green crystallizer and candy – Custom paint on tank by @imbry
Crystal effect paint creates an effect of depth. This optical illusion effect is reinforced as soon as a colored transparent varnish is applied above. The Candy color varnish intensifies the relief impressions produced by the crystals. The painter Sandro … Continued
