“Life Colours” model paints have been specially developed for the usage on polystyrol and ABS, since they are the most widely used synthetics in modelling.

”Life Colours” paints can be used very well on metals after applying “Life Colours” metal primer (#50080) to the surface to be painted.

They bond directly with those synthetics, so they are extremely scratch resistant. To apply them on wood use a standard wood primer.

To apply “Life Colours” paints we recommend artists’ brushes or Airbrushing. In the “Life Colours” program you will find a large selection of marten and synthetic artists’ brushes.

“Life Colours” paints have an excellent coverage and compared to other model paints the coverage is far stronger because of the special pigments used. Due to this special pigmentation the layer of paint is far thinner then with other model enamels, and the smallest details are contained after painting. Furthermore a single coat of paint is under normal conditions enough, so these paints are economical in use and allow for speedy processing.

”Life colours” paints are - at this moment - available in 14 base satin colours (black and white inclusive), furthermore three high gloss jewellery paints (Gold, Silver and Copper) with a perfect coat can be obtained.”Life Colours” paints can be mixed to obtain endlessly many colours, we advise using our measuring pipettes (#51002) to repeatedly mix the same colour. the base kit (#50088) you will also find a mixing table with recipes to mix 58 most used RAL colours.One of the advantages of using “Life Colours” paint is that all paints are ready to use (either to apply or to mix).”Life Colours“ paints are dust dry in approx. 20 mins. and usually need only one coat, this allows fast processing without unnecessary breaks.The paints dry in a special satin tone, which strengthens the effects of light and shadow on finely detailled models. In case you need a more matt tone, you can add matting powder (#50002) to the paints, for a more bright or glossy surface tone you can apply a coat of our varnish (#50070) after having the colour layer applied.”Life Colours” paints can be kept for many years, since they do not build a “skin” like most model enamels, if they are kept airtight. For this reason we deliver our paints in special glass bottles with a seal screw on lid, so you can keep our paints airtight. To store and mix your own colours you can also obtain these bottles with lids empty (#50001 and 510026); the bottles can contain 15 mils. Since the pigments of “Life Colours” paint can settle on the bottom of the bottles, the paints need to be stirred well before application. The settling of the pigments does not lessen the quality of the coat, and the “Life Colours” program offers special beech wood stirring rods (#51003).