Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi all! I'm about to repaint a class 402 EMU into BR Dutch livery (yes I know they never carried the livery) after looking through many paint suppliers Railmatch look the best. Has anyone got experience with Railmatch spray cans? And will they produce a decent finsish? Thanks in advance....Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi all! I'm about to repaint a class 402 EMU into BR Dutch livery (yes I know they never carried the livery) after looking through many paint suppliers Railmatch look the best. Has anyone got experience with Railmatch spray cans? And will they produce a decent finsish? Thanks in advance....Matthew The issue I have is cleaning them after use to stop the nozzle bunging up, they do need shaking for a long time too before use, a few light sprays works best for me. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) OK Thanks a lot, you say the nozzles get blocked? Would wiping it with some sort off cleaning fluid sort it? And giving it a good shake will build some muscle not a problem. One last thing as the loco is currently in BR green am I best priming over the green or doing a complete strip down? Thanks again Matthew Edited June 1, 2018 by Fendt939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Topic on railmatch paint cans http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/126774-railmatch-paint-spray-cans/?hl=%2Brailmatch+%2Bpaint+%2Bcans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Nozzles blocking after use is a known issue - if you use the sprays a lot, it wouldn't hurt to get a can of airbrush cleaner. Pop the nozzle on and give a short spray through to keep it clean. You can get spare nozzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 @trains4U ah right thanks a lot! Matthew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 @Trains4U ah right Thanks a lot! Matthew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 @crompton33 Interesting I guess cleaning them after use will solve any issues, are Phoenix spray cans any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Store them upside down as well. Especially the varnish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 @pm47079...What does that do then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 @crompton33 Interesting I guess cleaning them after use will solve any issues, are Phoenix spray cans any better? I Don't know as i use a Airbrush these days . The only can's i use are Primer cans from Halfords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 @crompton33 ah right, I don't want or need to do resprays that often so purchasing a airbrush isn't really worth it for me. I have a Humbrol Airbrush but can't get it to spray decently not sure if its just cause its super cheap or it's just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) If a spray head that has clogged up Howes do sell them separately https://howesmodels.co.uk/product/railmatch-aerosol-nozzle/ Edited June 1, 2018 by Butler Henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84B Oxley Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I find storing the nozzles in cellulose thinners after use helps to prevent blocking. They can be cleared with a pin though that can be a bit messy! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwrosebury2000 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I turn the can upside down then spray until no paint comes out, works for me but you can run out of gas before you run out of paint. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagaguy Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Excellent paint but the nozzles are prone to blocking with dried paint.As has been said,cliean with celluose thinners.I pull the yellow nozzle out of the spray head & thoroughly clean all paint from it & push a pin or piece of wire into the nozzle to clear the dried paint out. Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 @pm47079...What does that do then? It stops the varnish especially from settling on the bottom and staying there. It may not be scientific but i haven’t had to bin the cans so early due to the varnish settling in the bottom of can and seemingly going solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt939 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) OK guys, I'm gonna go with them, hopefully it'll turn out ok. I will defiantly store them upside down and clean the nozzles. So thanks again all This ends this topic! Edited June 2, 2018 by Fendt939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Good luck. Been using them for years - they are bloody awful. Treat as extremely expensive one shot throw away items and you won’t be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Nozzles blocking after use is a known issue - if you use the sprays a lot, it wouldn't hurt to get a can of airbrush cleaner. Pop the nozzle on and give a short spray through to keep it clean. You can get spare nozzles. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a STANDARD fitting nowadays - so popping the nozzle on ain't as simple as it used to be !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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