We mainly sell automotive colors, but have branched out to military, fleet, and custom colors. The website is always being updated, so if you don't see a color you need on the site, please email me — I am sure I can find exactly what you are looking for.
There is also a selection of items I sell on the website that I think work well with my paints, and will continue to add to those lines as I get the chance.
Scalefinishes@gmail.com
I recommend that you use gloves and a respirator when using any of my painting products.
My automotive colors are pulled from the Dupont color mixing computer, then mixed at my shop with the DuPont paint mixing toners I have here. They are 100% authentic colors, and are automotive grade paint. Didspade and House of Kolor paints are manufactured by their namesake companies — we make them useable for modelers.
We offer four (4) shipping options.
1. US Economy: basic ground, flat rate of $4.99 per order. USPS quotes up to 6 days for normal delivery.
2. US Priority: $9.99 flat rate per order, with priority order fulfillment (orders ship the next available shipping day after we receive them). USPS quotes 2-3 days for normal delivery.
3. Canadian shipping: $23.99 up to 10 bottles and $39.99 for 11 or more bottles.
4. Worldwide shipping: $32.99 up to 10 bottles, and $55.99 for 11 bottles or more.
Scroll down to the bottom of the shopping cart to get to the shipping options. You must choose your shipping option on the bottom of the shopping cart overview page, below the totals and the add-on section, just above where you apply discount codes.
My colors are pre-thinned enamels ready to spray with an airbrush right out of the bottle. Shake them up, pour them in the brush, and you are ready to paint.
Use a respirator when using these products — they are professional grade automotive paints with some harsh chemicals.
I recommend 20-30psi of air pressure to spray the paints.
2-3 medium coats of paint are usually good to cover the primer coat, but use as many as you think it needs for an even color coat.
Give at least 10-15 minutes between coats (flash time).
An airbrush needle of .3 or .5 will work well with my paints.
NEVER use my paints on bare plastic — they must have a primer coat over the plastic to keep the solvents in the paint from ruining anything.
SUPERprimer works better with lighter coats and a little longer flash times between coats.
Currently I sell primer in three colors (gray, white, and red). They are all the same line and should spray, cover, and dry exactly the same — the only difference is the color.
My primers are modern automotive grade primers. They work on plastics, metals, and resins, as well as any body filler/spot putty imaginable.
I only recommend my primers, so I can guarantee compatibility between the primer and the paint.
You must lightly scuff any plastic you are going to spray primer on with some fine grit sandpaper — that creates a surface for the primer to hold on to.
Most of my colors are broken down between basecoats and gloss enamels.
Dry shiny and require no more products over them.
Works best with light coats (4-5) and longer flash time (10-15 minutes) between coats.
Can use gloss enamel hardener to speed up cure time to around 4 hours (4:1 ratio), and use heavier coats without causing dry time issues.
Dry to a dull sheen and require a gloss clearcoat over them for shine and protection.
Can be used with any of the four clearcoats we currently sell, as well as most other commercially available clear automotive type paints.
Solid colors are just a color with no metallic or pearl flakes in them.
Metallic colors have a sparkle from either a metallic flake or a pearl added to them.
When painting with a metallic, I recommend lighter coats to keep the flakes from "floating," which causes them to stand on edge in the paint carrier and dry rough. Finish with a "drop coat": pull the airbrush a little farther back from your normal distance and spray in a circular pattern to even out the flake disbursement without building a heavy layer.
Didspade — our most versatile product by far. Used over a colored basecoat (usually black, but the color is your choice). Sprayed on the base color to give a metallic, color change, or pearl effect. Spray as much or as little as you like — one color, endless finished options.
House of Kolor (HOK) — a major brand name in custom colors, gracing some of the greatest customs and hot rods built since the 60s. Great when you want the ease of a basecoat with amazing color choices.
Candy colors — work like Didspade but are a colored midcoat clear sprayed over a basecoat color (gold and silver are traditional). Gold base with red candy (candy apple red) is the most common version. Not to be confused with the HOK Kandy basecoat colors (KBC) — those are regular basecoat colors and spray on easy.
We currently sell multiple versions of clear, each with its own advantage, and all can be used over decals.
Dries shiny and hard. A good choice if you are wanting to sand and polish the clear to get a show shine.
Named after the slight golden color it has in the bottle — once dry, all traces of the gold tint disappear.
Dries very fast, even at room temperature.
Crystal clear and shiny when dry.
Decal friendly — use directly over decals.
Works with both basecoats and gloss enamels.
Adding our enamel hardener (not required) gives quicker dry times and higher gloss. Looks like a 2K clear without some of the harsh chemicals or bad smell.
Honey Matte Clear is the same product in a low sheen finish. Great for interiors, military, and custom applications.
Sold in 1oz. kits. The bottles look empty but hold the right amount to finish at least one 1/25 scale car body.
Caution in hot weather: at temps over 95°F the hardener will set up in the bottle during shipping. No refunds or replacements for this occurrence.
High quality clearcoat system. The hardener has an average lifespan of approximately 3 weeks in the bottle — do not order if you are not ready to use it quickly.
Store hardener in a dark, cool place for maximum life. I recommend the refrigerator if possible. Allow hardener to warm to room temperature before use.
The ultimate clear for shine and ease of use. Mix part A and B, shake well, and it's ready. Spray until nice and glossy, then let it sit — dries rock hard in about four hours.
Needs very little to no touchup for a deep, show-ready shine out of the airbrush.
Must use a respirator with this clear — it has very harsh chemicals that should not be breathed.
Flocking simulates carpeted areas in automotive interiors and can cover other interior components for wild custom effects. My favorite is using off white for old school sheepskin seat covers, and charcoal gray works good for speaker boxes. You can also make crazy plush steering wheel covers!
Directions for use: 1. Apply glue to area. 2. Sprinkle flocking over wet/tacky glue. 3. Tap or press flocking into glue. 4. Shake off excess.
Currently we are aware of issues with, and do not recommend using:
Tamiya primers made after 2022 — the new formula does not work with our paints.
Future floor shine has been an issue over our basecoats. Customers have reported crackling and finish flaking off.
Mr. Color Leveling Thinner has been reported to cause severe fisheye in the color coat.
We ship a small plastic spoon with each bottle of paint sold. With the test spoons you can try your favorite combo without an issue ruining an entire kit.