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CustomAnon — Custom Tutorial Part 3- Paint
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How does the surface feel? Would you recommend putting some protective layers on top of the paint?
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You can use sealant. I have no problem with the painted surface except sometimes in yellow ponies or white ponies, who feel chalky. I used modgepodge on my earlier customs (Lyra, Derpy) and it holds up really well, but it dents easy and can leave brush strokes. Testors dullcote is another decent sealant for ponies.
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I'm actually using the Rit dye method right now. Working on making a Rarity into a Trixie. As for removal, I've found that Isopropyl alcohol + SPF 30 sunblock removes just about any paint there is. (Being a brony, I don't buy hair polish remover)
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A high-proof rubbing alcohol strips paint... I'm not sure what the sunblock would do (seems a little too oily to be safe on ponies, rinse well when you're done) but alcohol on its own should work decently
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Did I say "Hair Polish Remover" up there?! Huh...
Well, Rit didn't work too well. Rarity's plastic took the red better than the blue, so I got Royal Purple rather than Royal Blue, and since you can buy a purple unicorn off the shelf, well..
I actually discovered the sunblock trick when I looked for a remedy to remove Sharpie and found it also removes the paint from most toys when combined with alcohol and used as a buffing agent, even the thick candy-coating some toys get (Decals like eyes and cutie-marks are totally defenseless). It's tough to buff things with alcohol, but when you mix it together on a cloth with the sunblock it is shockingly effective. However, sometimes all that buffing leaves your toy with a smoother, shinier finish so be aware of that. It also puts off less nasty fumes.
Anyway, since the toys are covered in the factory grime that keeps them from sticking to the molds (And has a similar effect on paint), you're going to want to wash them with soap and water before painting them anyway, so washing it off afterwards is pretty much taken for granted.
Can't wait to see the tail tutorial!
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Painting my first custom pony right now. Thank you so much for the tutorial! 
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I tried using Tamiya hobby paint for my pony (still working on my Derpy) and it stuck to the head just fine, but it still feels like it's wet on the body, and unusually shiny for a flat color. Is the body made from a different plastic than the head? And also, are there any kinds of spraypaints that work well for this? I'm bad at brushpainting large areas. Thanks.
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I have never used Tamiya, so I can not say specifically to that brand. However the body is much more slick and rubbery. You might need to remove the paint, and try using a little bit of sandpaper to rough up the body.
Spraypaint isn't really good for vinyl. I don't suggest it. They used to make V-color which was vinyl spraypaint, but last I checked it's not for sale anywhere
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I've heard that acryllic paints don't work unless they're model paints. So you're sure that Delta Creamcoat works?
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Well.. I have made quite a few customs. And only ever used Delta or like paints. I'm pretty sure that means they work...
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Alright. Thanks. Oh, and also, Acrylic model paints seem to work too. I just airbrushed a pre-Derpy bait pony with Tamiya-brand sky grey paint, and it worked like a charm. Just don't use tamiya spray paint though.
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Some of the best customizers use airbrushes. Like who is better than I ever could be. 
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Also, I have an airbrush. Do you think if I diluted some Delta Creamcoat in water and then threw it in my airbrush, would that work? Thanks.
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