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One Shot Sign Paint

Best all purpose vivid paint around

Lead-base makes it fairly toxic

Comes in a variety of colors including fluorescent and metallic colors

Expensive but available in varying size containers

Best results in 50-70 degree environment

Use the best brushes you can afford (Gesso 1" Flat End Hollow Inside)

Apply in one or two thin coats to a well sanded surface

Spread the paint in very thin coats as it has a tendency to run

Clean car well before and in between paintings

Let each coat dry before adding another

If working indoors, work in a well ventilated area

If working outdoors, work in the shade

Read the instructions (and cautions) on the paint can before using it

Acrylic Paint

Good all purpose non-toxic paint

Easy to work with and cleans up with soap and water

Inexpensive and readily available in many sizes and colors

Not as durable as One Shot and may dull with age

When painting is complete, apply one or more layers of clear coat to seal

Epoxy Paint

Often used to paint bath tubs and sinks

Not easy to work with

Forms a very hard durable surface

Available in bathroom colors like white and beige

Spray Paint

Easy to work with

Inexpensive

Readily available in a wide variety of colors

Can be used with stencils and masking to create more detail work

Can be easily applied over sculpted materials like foam

Auto Paint

Available at auto parts stores

Sold in small and regular size spray cans

Most often used for touch-up work like disguising dings

Expensive if you plan to cover large areas

Available in all standard car colors