Candy Paint Colors for Airbrush (Custom Creative)

Candy Paint Colors for Airbrush – Custom Creative

What’s in this collection

Custom Creative candy paint delivers those deep, transparent tones that glow under clear—exactly what customizers want for helmets, bikes, RC bodies, and show models. In this collection you’ll find 150 ml (5 oz) bottles in staple hues like Kandy Apple Red, Cobalt Blue, Aqua Blue, Forest Green, Wild Berry, Violet, Orange Gold, and more. Each color is designed to be used over a bright, even base (silver, gold, pearl, or solid light tones) to control warmth, sparkle, and final depth.

These solvent-based colors are airbrush-ready out of the bottle for detail and medium coverage work. For large panels or multi-layer graphics, you can reduce further to match your setup. Building color with light, even passes is the secret—candy is translucent by nature, so every layer adds richness and direction to the tone.

Benefits, uses, and practical tips

• Show-car depth with fewer coats: Transparent dyes stack cleanly, creating a rich tone that looks wet even before clear.
• Consistent flow: Factory-balanced viscosity gives smooth atomization through typical hobby airbrushes (0.3–0.5 mm) and touch-up guns.
• Versatile surfaces: Ideal for ABS/PS plastics, resin, 3D prints, helmets, panels, and display models when used with suitable primers and clears.
• Color control: Change the undertone by switching the base—silver for pure pop, gold for warmth, white/pearl for pastel candy looks.
• Professional finish: Compatible with 2K or high-quality 1K clears for durable gloss.

Surface prep & basecoats (quick workflow)

• Clean with wax/grease remover, then scuff smooth parts with fine abrasive pads.
• Prime with a compatible primer; sand to a uniform, matte surface.
• Apply your chosen base (silver, gold, pearl, or solid). Let it flash fully.

How to spray candy paint like a pro

• Work in thin, even passes at ~18–22 PSI for airbrush, higher for mini-guns.
• Keep the gun moving; overlap 60–70% to avoid hot spots and tiger striping.
• Build color slowly: 3–6 light coats is typical; stop when the tone matches your reference, not when the panel “looks covered.”
• Use test cards with the same base to count coats and repeat results.
• Let each layer flash off; avoid over-wetting to keep edges crisp for graphics and masking.

Masking & graphics

• Candies are perfect for flames, panels, and tape-outs. De-tack tape and pull back on itself to preserve edges.
• For multi-color layouts, intercoat clear between stages to protect artwork and improve tape release.
• Want more sparkle? Lay metallic/flake in the base or under an intercoat before the candy.

Finishing & durability

• After your last candy paint coat, allow proper flash, then apply intercoat or clear.
• For helmets or high-wear parts, a 2K clear gives best chemical and scratch resistance.
• Sand and polish the clear for a mirror final—candies reward a high-gloss topcoat.

Color selection tips (modelers & custom painters)

• Kandy Apple Red / Hot Rod Red: classic warm reds for muscle cars, bikes, and hot-rod builds.
• Cobalt / Marine / Aqua Blue: cool, electric tones that pop over bright silver.
• Forest / Lime / Valley Green: from deep emerald to vibrant neon when sprayed over gold or pearl.
• Violet / Wild Berry: dramatic purples that shift mood based on the basecoat chosen.
• Orange Gold / Bone White effects: great for autumn schemes and vintage looks on scale vehicles and props.

Safety & storage

• Spray in a well-ventilated area with proper PPE (respirator rated for organic vapors).
• Keep away from flame/heat; store sealed to maintain solvent balance.
• Mix only what you need; strain before loading your cup for consistent flow.

Why painters choose Custom Creative

Custom Creative focuses on color purity, clean reduction, and repeatable batches—so your candy paint behaves the same from test card to final pass. Whether you’re laying stripes on a helmet, shading aircraft panels, or giving a kit car show-level depth, these candies make pro results repeatable. Backed by SprayGunner support and fast shipping, you can spend your time creating, not troubleshooting.

Shop now at SprayGunner!