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Hi guys I'm looking for a range of spray paints available in the UK that will give me a nice finish on a GW tank model ( Mat finish ) does any one have any advice on which ones to go for . I'm looking for a couple of purple tones one very dark and one slightly lighter. Thanks

Some of halfords auto spray paints can be good for basecoats. I use their white and grey spray primers.

Not sure if they do matt purples. However, you could seal with a clear matt varnish to remove the shine if they only do glossy ones.

Umm they are fine for priming but I'm looking for more of a art acrilic Matt spray . I know they are out there. Cheers

The army painter does coloured sprays.

Yer they are primers . And the purple is a little to bright as well

Molotov has a good selection of colours..

Yer I saw them. Is it a nice finish ? Is it mat finish ?

 aceface wrote:
Hi guys I'm looking for a range of spray paints available in the UK that will give me a nice finish on a GW tank model ( Mat finish ) does any one have any advice on which ones to go for . I'm looking for a couple of purple tones one very dark and one slightly lighter. Thanks

Not sure if you have it in the UK or not, but Duplicolor sandable primer was the best spray primer i ever used. It's a hand-held aerosol can spray primer used in auto repair ; you can usually find it in auto parts stores and chain car repair stores that also have retail parts stores attached to them. For instance, here in the states, Pep Boys sells it.

Being an auto primer, its INCREDIBLY flat and matte, and you can get it in just about any color you want. Though something like purple might be a special order.

There's quite a big range here: http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/montana-sprays/all-spray-category/cat_558.html (3 pages worth)

Cool that looks like a good shout have you used them?

Not yet but might try them for speed painting my BA's once the weather gets warmer (using Halford's red oxide primer then a bright red over).
The range is huge compared to everything else I've seen & at £3.25 for 400ml is way cheaper too. Worth throwing a couple of quid at an old model to try them.

Liquitex art supplies have a wide range of spray colors.

UK does them but they're close to £8 a can for the same amount.

Take a look here https://www.graff-city.com/

Pretty much all the montana range that wayland do and soem more.

I use Kobra, mainly as I like their pigmentation and the covering properties of their spray. The finish is Gloss(ish) and can be a bit thick if applied to close to the article being painted. However it is tough.

I have had hit and miss results with Liquitex. I like it but have had problems in the past with clogging and temperature plays a part in its performance.

Ironlak Sugar is something I have started looking at as it has a matte finish. I would say look at this spray for your needs but I have limited experience with it.

Using these sprays on wargaming models is secondary to my usual use.

You could also experiment with this too https://www.graff-city.com/product_info.php?products_id=2005 Says its matt finish, you could always e-mail the guys at Graff City - they are super cool and should help you out.


Hope that helps.

Thanks guys that's so helpful

Out of all the choices here I'd go Montana or Army Painter.
With a firm nod in Montanas favor..