Airbrushing Nail Polish - Scale Model Tips & Tricks

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  • @bubbadoom1837
    @bubbadoom1837 Рік тому +17

    This is why I love your channel. As a beginner, I've learned more useful and practical things from you, than about anyone else on UA-cam. Thank you. Now if I could find out where you got your brush stands.

  • @vernonleeper
    @vernonleeper Рік тому +6

    The purple over the black looks amazing, think that was my favorite.

  • @mikelliteras397
    @mikelliteras397 Рік тому +10

    I’ve tried quite a few nail polishes also. The OPI line has some amazing colors. I live in Ft Lauderdale so I can look at nail polish in Ulta without getting any strange looks😳. The best part of nail polish is the chameleon or mystic colors. They’re expensive to buy in almost any form of car or model paint but in nail polish they’re only a few dollars and by the time you reduce them, you can usually get enough to paint a 1/24 car model. That blue and purple you have, look amazing.

  • @Gijoeandstarwarsguy
    @Gijoeandstarwarsguy Рік тому +11

    I've used nail polish airbrushed for quite a few years! Works great for specific metallics! My absolute favorite brands are ESSIE and OPI. Expensive ones! The biggest disadvantages are: they like to discontinue colors and no longer have suitable replacements! Also, I can't stand the color names, haha, terrible dad joke puns for the color names! I use walmart purchased lacquer thinner to thin as well as clean the airbrush. My favorite metallic was NO PLACE LIKE CHROME, lol

  • @iankingsley2864
    @iankingsley2864 Рік тому +5

    Well this was really interesting. I have to admit that it would never have occurred to me to have tried nail polish in my airbrush, have to say some of the results look very impressive.

  • @Shnibbledacat
    @Shnibbledacat Рік тому +4

    i've always wondered about this! i saw some that sells stuffs like chrome and black chrome nail polish that might be a really nice alternative to actual chrome paints

  • @AstreaGT
    @AstreaGT Рік тому

    Awesome... Just awesome. I'll definitely try this with that purple.

  • @MarkDowman
    @MarkDowman 24 дні тому

    Thanks for the mixing tips! Been wanting to try this.

  • @mev273
    @mev273 Місяць тому

    This is amazing, thank you for this info. I was really curious about this too, great to see how to apply it

  • @nullWatchTime
    @nullWatchTime Рік тому

    Gorgeous colours!

  • @hinge777
    @hinge777 Рік тому +1

    Interesting, would never have thought to spray it before. They do have some amazing colors

  • @Iskelderon
    @Iskelderon Рік тому +1

    I'm often on the lookout for unusual ones because they're great for small stuff like accent details on Gundam robots.

  • @rubensandoval8528
    @rubensandoval8528 Рік тому

    Glad you revisited the nail polish tests!! I've been eyeing some of my wife's for a few weeks since I saw the older test...LOL

  • @FTWBIFY6667
    @FTWBIFY6667 Рік тому

    Very interesting 🤔 never would have guessed nail polish! Great work!

  • @MisterBobot
    @MisterBobot Рік тому

    Great info! Thank you!

  • @KevinJohnson-ge5xs
    @KevinJohnson-ge5xs Рік тому +11

    Here's a tip to save even more: in the Walmart Paint department, Jasco/Kleen-Strip acetone sells for $9.64 per quart (where I am) and Rust-Oleum acetone sells for $11.44/qt. But in the Beauty department, Onyx Professional 100% Pure Acetone is $2.53 per pint. Two pints equals 1 quart, so $5.06 per quart. Just be sure it's the 100% pure and not just "Nail Polish Remover".

    • @jeffm8188
      @jeffm8188 Рік тому

      Awesome tip, have to check that out.

    • @Sin_Alder
      @Sin_Alder Рік тому

      It's been a long time since I've ordered any (I used to use it to lift the ink from official MTG and Pokemon cards, then design my own customs with the blank foil cards), but I can confirm that this was the case. I always bought Onyx Professional in 16 oz. (1 pint) bottles, and while it's been a couple years, they were $2.48 per bottle then on Amazon. They cost about $9 per pint on Amazon now, though (luckily I have a back stock of 4 unopened bottles from back then). I'll have to check my local Wally World to see their pricing, though. If you can get it for 2.53 there, then I sure as hell won't ever restock through Amazon.

    • @BDraggon
      @BDraggon 7 місяців тому

      Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I'll have to add it to WM list

  • @hobie1dog
    @hobie1dog Рік тому

    another typical outstanding video from you

  • @ModelMinutes
    @ModelMinutes Рік тому

    So interesting! Might have to try some nail polish on my models in the future

  • @allanlowe9346
    @allanlowe9346 Рік тому +1

    Sure widens the choice of colour ranges for 1 off jobs. Thanks again.

  • @komma8203
    @komma8203 Рік тому

    Cool stuff. And i real happy that you put the video up on patrion first

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting Рік тому

    Cool as always.

  • @davegoose
    @davegoose Рік тому +2

    Great video, I have heard about nail polish being used before but never tried it. This video inspired me to go to the dollar store and pick one up (One of the ones you had actually the purple Lets go by Sinful Colors) I sprayed a spoon and was really happy with the results! Just need to test my Mr. Hobby Super Clear Gloss on it!

  • @HomeWithDrew
    @HomeWithDrew 9 місяців тому

    Cheers for the video. I've been eyeing up and buying nail polishes for their colours and want to airbrush my car models in them

  • @richiek6379
    @richiek6379 Рік тому

    Thanks man - Happy Thanksgiving

  • @birdsoup4355
    @birdsoup4355 Рік тому

    that is a good idea i should try the acrylic paint sold at the dollar store and see if they will work as well .

  • @nelsonolivierjr3994
    @nelsonolivierjr3994 Рік тому

    I use Mr.Hobby thinner as well. I even clean off toy apps on some of my Transformer collections where they tried to add Shattered glass to the figure and I hated it so I use that to clean it off. Also that polish you use the 1st blue was the same color as my father's Harley Softail bike he had and loved. I just got the model cause my old one the handlebars broke so gonna start on this new one once I get a nice Chrome Silver that you used a while back in your video.

  • @janvanrenselaar5998
    @janvanrenselaar5998 Рік тому

    That were some awesome colours. Now i can nick and clean out the misses stockpilo of nail polishes she has and never use. Time to get the springclean up started early in january next year. May you and the misses and all in the USA and Canada__ have a nice thanksgiving a mighty good end of the year. Gr from spain

  • @michaelreed9733
    @michaelreed9733 Рік тому

    Brown on the oxide red looks almost bronze but got to say that blue an the purple over the black was awesome!!!!

  • @JasonWelchMusic
    @JasonWelchMusic Рік тому

    I bet that Paparazzi Tango would look amazing over orange, or even mixed 50/50

  • @recnepsgnitnarb6530
    @recnepsgnitnarb6530 Рік тому +2

    I've been using a 70/30 ratio of thinner to paint. I've found that Odorless Mineral Spirits works nicely. I've sprayed at 30psi in really light mist coats and build a finish. I typically spray over a silver or gold base coat as these colors are really transparent, treating them like a candy color :). Great video!

    • @BDraggon
      @BDraggon 7 місяців тому

      That's awesome to know. I'm just starting out with airbrushing and not sure of anything really. I do have a gallon Oderless Mineral Spirits and wasn't sure if I could use it or not so I'm glad I read through the comment section. Thanks for the help

    • @ModelCraftPaint
      @ModelCraftPaint 4 місяці тому

      @@BDraggondid the mineral spirits work for you as well

  • @nigelsmith7366
    @nigelsmith7366 Рік тому +1

    Can you do a video on eye shadow.... It is great to use like pastels over metal finishes and a huge range of colours... There are a few other uses for them by adding into either gloss or matt clear coats

  • @lingmou943
    @lingmou943 Рік тому

    Brilliant Idea !! Can you make another video trying over some lighter colors? Like white or light green. I've been searching for a good performing white gloss base for months.

  • @d9_1056
    @d9_1056 Рік тому

    My wife said "what?!" Because she heard my "oh my god" from across the house. That blue looked amazing over the black.

  • @velezf216o
    @velezf216o Рік тому

    Holy shit!? I think I’m gonna try that first one to paint my 1/25 Batmobile amt build

  • @Johnny-tt8zc
    @Johnny-tt8zc 10 місяців тому +1

    Just bought an OPI color for a motorcycle I want to build. “Chicago champagne toast”.
    So, 1-1 mix with a .5 needle at 15-20 psi in a grex. Will give it a shot. Have a peaceful weekend.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  10 місяців тому +1

      Your too my friend

    • @Johnny-tt8zc
      @Johnny-tt8zc 10 місяців тому

      @@barbatosrex9473
      So that’s a good air pressure and needle size to go with?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  10 місяців тому +1

      @@Johnny-tt8zc anything from a 0.3mm or larger. 20 psi is good

  • @parodycalfilms
    @parodycalfilms Рік тому +1

    I have a bottle of automotive touchup paint that I'm really curious if it would work on a model or through an airbrush. No idea what it's made of but smells more volatile than acrylic.

  • @gillianm4815
    @gillianm4815 Рік тому +1

    Can you do this with Gel Nail Polish as well? The kind you need to cure?

  • @chrisfoster5717
    @chrisfoster5717 Рік тому

    Very nice color. Have you ever tried to use fountain pen ink

  • @paulandrewsalinas7143
    @paulandrewsalinas7143 7 місяців тому

    Can i use this to my diecast cars?

  • @e7yu
    @e7yu Рік тому

    Interesting, 🤔

  • @dragoonzen
    @dragoonzen Рік тому +1

    very interesting, had not think about using nail polish. Especially for more color choices.

  • @budakota
    @budakota Рік тому

    In My Opinion; ..Of all the Model Car Channels that I viewed thus far .on UA-cam .."Barbatos Rex"..is The Ultimate Best!!..for His, How To, In Depth Coverage, Hands On, Inclusive Step by Step, & Your Trial of Products/Brands/Types of Color Applications Is Very Few & Far In Between..=The Ultimate Best!!....I'm rather curious on something tho...I noticed in this video of applying/using the Nail Polish you use GLOSS Black as a base color ...if One was To Use A FLAT BLACK BASE COAT ..as Opposed to The Gloss Black Base Coat...Would it Give the Same End Result as the Gloss Black Base Coat ?..I hope I'm not confusing you:(

  • @lastshadow9351
    @lastshadow9351 Рік тому +1

    Nice! There are some interesting colors for sure. I watched a guy that did a chrome test that had a UV set nail polish and powder set that looks awesome and had a gold like you were looking for. You coat it with the clear, UV set the clear, and then rub the powder on it and it's done. He was doing a plastic hood ornament and it looks like chrome and he tested all kinds of hobby paints. I think he got the powders and UV wet clear off Amazon.

    • @abby2674
      @abby2674 Рік тому +1

      The chrome looked fantastic, I'd love to see him test more colors!
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    • @lastshadow9351
      @lastshadow9351 Рік тому

      @@abby2674 Thanks for filling in the blanks!

    • @locomotivebreath9364
      @locomotivebreath9364 Рік тому +1

      Could you please post a link to the video?
      I'm curious, but can't find anything

    • @lastshadow9351
      @lastshadow9351 Рік тому +1

      @@locomotivebreath9364 I think it's-ua-cam.com/video/ninpBuzNSxQ/v-deo.html

    • @lastshadow9351
      @lastshadow9351 Рік тому

      @@locomotivebreath9364 It's the very last thing he tries if you don't want to watch it all.

  • @starr2670
    @starr2670 7 місяців тому

    Whats the best way to clean the airbrush after you use nail polish in it?

  • @billmunroe889
    @billmunroe889 Рік тому

    What about Gel types?

  • @admiralcag
    @admiralcag Рік тому

    Would these work with Mr Rapid Thinner?

  • @wyldeparnelle955
    @wyldeparnelle955 Рік тому

    when I painted the one and only time with nail polish (still want to paint my model), if I thinned it with lacquer thinner, it wrinkled but with acetone it painted fine. The color is red and I want to paint it over silver...do you think it's the silver that wrinkled it? Good thing it was a spoon test and not my model. Sally Hansen "No Sleep" nail polish. I can't get Mr Hobby stuff in Canada, what is a good alternative?

  • @MegaOdunn
    @MegaOdunn Рік тому

    What clear coat would you recommend for a ps5 controller? I was going to use creativeX toppe matte.

  • @CrimsonFlagg
    @CrimsonFlagg Рік тому

    I hope you're all doing well.

  • @magcolor
    @magcolor 6 місяців тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @fractaljack
    @fractaljack Рік тому +2

    Thanks again Rex, for yet another great tip. One question though. Am I the only one that feels a little self-conscious rifling through the nail polish racks between the ladies? Heaven forbid if we both reach for the last bottle of "Let's Talk"!

    • @SilverishKitten
      @SilverishKitten Рік тому

      They would likely just think it's for a gift or something :p

  • @chauffeurmarco
    @chauffeurmarco 5 місяців тому

    I don't kmow what is in those nail polish but minutes after mixing the nail polish and laquer thinner in a small container, the bottom melt. Why is that?

  • @scaleautoguysworkbench
    @scaleautoguysworkbench Рік тому

    I have been considering trying out nail polish on my builds but was thinking that it may be to hot for the plastic. Can you use almost any primer with nail polish? Obviously, the darker primers bring out the polish color better. What brand of primers do you recommend? I usually airbrush craft paints and recently have started spraying Createx Airbrush Colors.

  • @rubensandoval8528
    @rubensandoval8528 Рік тому +2

    As I was rewatching...do you ever use a putty on your models to protect other colors when you're painting?

    • @BDraggon
      @BDraggon 7 місяців тому

      Are you talking about using a putty kinda like a masking tape? I'm just getting started so looking for as many tips and tricks as I can

  • @perryperry659
    @perryperry659 Рік тому

    do I need to get the thinner or can I use the water or windshield wiper fluid method?

  • @rubensandoval8528
    @rubensandoval8528 Рік тому

    @4:30 ...I see you don't wipe the rim...tisk tisk ...Mrs Rex is gonna be upset
    🤣

  • @SpexSpexington
    @SpexSpexington 8 місяців тому

    I'm not going to lie, but I'm not too impressed with the results from this test. The blue and purple look kinda nice over black, but only if you're looking for a sort of subtle black colorshift effect. (Black with a slight color when looking at it in certain angles).
    But... I wonder what they'd look like over silver/chrome? Maybe that would result in something more gorgeous? A candy effect, maybe?
    Brushed on, they look great though!!

  • @Junius_and_fern
    @Junius_and_fern 11 місяців тому +1

    What would you guys recommend for a starter air brush set up?
    It would only be used a couple times a year due to time restrain but want to get into the hobby. Thanks you.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  11 місяців тому

      What's your budget?

    • @Junius_and_fern
      @Junius_and_fern 11 місяців тому

      @@barbatosrex9473I haven't looked into the what's available or even good but maybe $50-80?

  • @KevinWhite-zb5os
    @KevinWhite-zb5os Рік тому

    Do you have a video, on the care and feeding of the air brush? In real peoples words: Cleaning, when and how?

  • @starr2670
    @starr2670 Рік тому

    Could you use gel nail polish instead?

  • @edgotbait
    @edgotbait 11 місяців тому

    Have you tested UV cured nail polish ? If not can you ?

  • @davidg.5076
    @davidg.5076 Рік тому +1

    Just curious if you tried the Leveling thinner with the nail polishes ? I'm thinking that slightly slower flash time might lead to added gloss. Not that this is bad as is mind you, just curious.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому

      It will work but it doesn't yield a big difference

    • @davidg.5076
      @davidg.5076 Рік тому

      @@barbatosrex9473 I'll have to try it, I notice that OPI and Beauty Secrets nail thinner has only a couple or three ingredients which a couple are in Mr Leveling. Hardware store thinner has acetone and tolulene additionally, so hotter as I think you mentioned. But I've used hardware store thinner, it tends more toward a flat finish when airbrushing nail polish.

  • @dragoonoly3084
    @dragoonoly3084 Рік тому +2

    Remember, ask the wife or girlfriend first before raiding the nail polish. lol

  • @martinmasmar
    @martinmasmar Рік тому

    Great video, just a shame that you went off at a tangent. Would have een nice t have seen how the clear had worked over the 3 that you had started with.

  • @BrotherNo
    @BrotherNo Рік тому

    Lol time to raid some makeup cabinets. Are there any oderless cleaners?

  • @user-zm6xi8wr9g
    @user-zm6xi8wr9g Рік тому

    I recently purchased a Gaahleri airbrush, the middle one. Will that be able to paint nail polishes

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому

      Yes it will 👍

    • @user-zm6xi8wr9g
      @user-zm6xi8wr9g Рік тому

      @@barbatosrex9473 Do I have to use a larger needle than the one that came with it

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому

      @@user-zm6xi8wr9g no you'll be OK with the way the airbrush comes. Just thin it as I show here and you will be good to go

    • @user-zm6xi8wr9g
      @user-zm6xi8wr9g Рік тому

      The polish reads nail enamel do I use the lacquer thinner or do I use another thinner for it, this is all new to me, as I am just getting started doing scale models

  • @birdsoup4355
    @birdsoup4355 Рік тому +1

    what brand is that purple paint?

  • @Blu3ManiC
    @Blu3ManiC Рік тому

    Why’s your air filter pointed the opposite way in the booth with the arrow out? With nail polish a lot of the metallics are sheer unless you buy the expensive brands, the flakes are the color and the pigment is minimal. The clears that are labeled as base, like the one you used in the video, are thin enough to spray with no thinning even though you thinned yours.

  • @toad2039
    @toad2039 6 місяців тому

    Use a scale to get a true 1 to 1

  • @Bgeezy561
    @Bgeezy561 Рік тому

    Never mix polish with acetone it can clog your airbrush really bad

  • @BajanBert
    @BajanBert Рік тому

    Would you spray a model with nail polish?

    • @DaneSaysStuff
      @DaneSaysStuff Рік тому

      I've done it. You need to use some form of sealer because it really likes to have a go at the plastic. If you follow suit properly it turns out fine.

  • @d9_1056
    @d9_1056 Рік тому

    Any plans to upgrade to 4k video quality someday?

  • @gfsockmonkey
    @gfsockmonkey Рік тому

    wait, 2 videos ago, you said your next one was all about scribing.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому +1

      Scribing video will be out tomorrow, Thanksgiving

  • @68Jaguar420G
    @68Jaguar420G Рік тому +1

    The results are excellent in regards to the colour but the metallic flake is just too course for most scale modeling applications. Even on 1/2" scale cars the flake is approaching 1/4" particles which isn't realistic in the least. But for solid colours, sure looks good - certainly over a dark base.

  • @PopArow4702
    @PopArow4702 9 місяців тому

    Those are some weird colors

  • @hasanabdul-hasib76
    @hasanabdul-hasib76 Рік тому

    @barbatosrex9473 great video