Which paint to use? Please Help

[ElevenDevil]

I've tried several times to paint a Sideshow Storm shadow head. With no success. I'm turning the head into a Deadshot head. I've tried acrylic and enamel paint. I tried brushes and airbrush. No matter the clear coat or the amount of time I let it set.... it peals off when I touch it. Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[Lee in MI]

primer

 

[ElevenDevil]

Yeah, I did use primer. It's so strange.

 

[Justneepz]

Is the primer adhering to the head?

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[ElevenDevil]

Yes, the primer is fine. It drys. The silver top coat seems to be an issue.

 

[EVILFACE]

Use flat Apple acrylics from wally world.

 

[ElevenDevil]

I'll give it a try. Thanks!

 

[Natedog]

Is the paint cracking or bubbling? Or is it simply rubbing off. Tamiya primer is the best IMO. I would strip it and start from scratch. Wash it really well, then at least 1-2 coats of Tamiya thin primer. I use Americana acrylic paints but the ones mentioned above are probably similar. Then seal it either with Testors Dullcoat or a matte varnish.

 

[ElevenDevil]

It just rubs off when I touch it. I'll try the Tamiya primer. Thanks

 

[RiggsMcClane]

And if none of that works you might try the following before and after primer . . .

 

[ElevenDevil]

Thanks for all of the suggestions