Model cars have excellent manufacturing and resemble the real-life versions of identical vehicles. The art involved in making such fine figures takes precision and a careful hand. There are times when painting one of these models will make it look better than it originally was, which will take the right tools and steady focus.

Paint comes in various types and colors, and if you want to paint your model car to make it look stylish, you’ll need to make the best paint choice. The most common types of paint are oil-based and water-based, usually acrylic or enamel paint.

Acrylic paint dries quickly and releases fewer fumes, so it is safe to paint while in a closed area. But the paint tends to chip and will fade from contact with water or even human touch, so this won’t be the best option when giving a model car a face lift and cleaning its surface.

Enamel-based is the opposite, with a more extended drying period spanning days. It also releases fumes when the oil mixes with the oxygen in the air, so make sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Once the paint sets, it will remain there for a more extended period and can sustain contact from water or handling.

Whichever paint you decide, consider what you plan to do with the model car and where you plan to put it.

The brush is an essential tool for painting model cars, and you will need to use the best brush for precise painting. You’ll want to use multiple brushes for different parts of the vehicle since you will need to paint it before assembling.

Large brushes work well for general coatings when you only need to worry about getting some color on the pieces. Smaller brushes are best for precise detailing, such as pinstripes or symbols, but a paint pen will be great for details if you don’t have a small brush available.

When you have your paint and brushes ready, you can begin painting. Start with small strokes, and let the paint dry between each coating so you don’t smear the layer or create clumps. Applying more coatings will make the color darker, so make sure you don’t put more paint in one area over another.

Try to go slow with minor details so that you don’t make a line larger than it should be or move off-track from the direction of your strokes. Once you are finished painting, and the paint looks evenly coated on all parts, let it dry for a full day for acrylic paint and at least three days for enamel.

The art of painting model cars is a great hobby, and you will eventually have a collection if you spend enough time doing it. You will need to be careful when painting, but you will have plenty of fun making a masterpiece when you know what you are doing.