Figma Joints
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Figma Joints

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I took a look around for possible answers to this but can't seem to find any. First time using a Figma figure for a custom and I am having a hard time painting the joints and having the paint stay on. Not due to them rubbing up against the limbs they're connecting, I've prepped them to eliminate paint rub. It's just the joints moving themselves that seems to peel the paint off relatively quick.

They've had time to dry. I've moved them as they dry to make sure it's not just them being connected that's causing it. I've even added a layer of crazy glue with a brush on tip as a sealent. Nothing seems to work. Is there some specific way to prep them? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

EDIT:
I'm using Model Master acrylic paint and light coats.

Posted by BuriedOnSunday
on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - Updated on Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Henchmen4Hire -
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Some plastics simply don't accept paint, Transformers are notorious for this too.

•Sand to get rid of shiny slippery surface.
•Use a primer that "bites", I think it's called etching primer
•Brush superglue on top to seal

That's really all you can do. Maybe you can try a different type of paint, like lacquer, they may bite the plastic more.
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