Painting a Phicen silicone figure

[Stephen Gentile]

Anyone have success in painting a Phicen body? I'm looking to do a war paint Conan using the M34, and I need a black stain or paint that will adhere and not rub off over time with handling. I've tried FuseFX silicone paint, but it doesn't stick. The manufacturer claims it only sticks to platinum silicone and not tin silicone. Anybody know if Phicen bodies are made from tin or platinum silicone? I've also read about using pastels to color to the body. Not sure if there's anything better. Any suggestions?

 

[wamphyri13]

(Sarcastic answer)
Just use ANY black clothing made by a third party manufacturer. That'll stain the figure faster than you can blink!
Ryan

 

[Stephen Gentile]

LOL! Someone posted on another thread last year that clothing dye will work. I may try that.

(Sarcastic answer)
Just use ANY black clothing made by a third party manufacturer. That'll stain the figure faster than you can blink!
Ryan

 

[Stephen Gentile]

OK After much research, I finally found a paint that sticks and dries well on a Phicen body. Ironically, I used an old bottle of Floquil railroad model paint I had in my collection for years. Unfortunately, this paint was discontinued by Testor's a few years ago. Now I have to find a substitute when I run out.

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