Q&A for How to Paint Over a Diecast Car

You might need to wipe your car down with mineral spirits. Maybe you had leftover stripper or brake cleaner on it that caused a chemical reaction with the paint.

That's caused by moisture in the air, or painting in an area that's too cold.

Yes, but the paint might not stick very well. The primer is basically the preparation for the paint.

Blistering could happen when the model you're painting is wet or unclean. To prevent this, paint it in the shade and don't paint it when it's 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

No, you have to let the paint dry or it will cause an overlap of the paint and mix the color. Always use the same brand of paint if changing colors. Never use one brand onto a different brand. Due to the makeup of the paint, it usually takes 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the brand of paint.

No. Enamel is like a hard temporary plastic, so you don't want to put it layered on acrylic because acrylic is a crystalline based plastic and might peel off or flake. Unless you want the car to have an enamel like coat, use clear primer instead or clear coat.

Use acetone but not pure acetone. It is dangerous to use pure acetone, so always wear a respirator when using it. No, brake fluid is not a good choice.

Wait about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the brand. Read the drying instructions on the brand packaging.