Gravity Europe vs Zero Paints Pros & Cons

[Joaquin]

I haven't any experience with any of both. Which pros & cons have you found in your experience?
I'm asking mainly about coberture of the surface, difficulty to get fine results, orange peel or other defects, possible decal problems after varnish applying and so on.

Thanks a lot!!

[JamesB]

J, a local modeling fellow says gravity are much more comfortable to use.
Me I haven't tried Gravity (but yes gravity, law of ), but Zero are quite user friendly, though you have to be ready for it not building up. I mean, do not expect paint to take a share of primer's role.
It's like changing color of things with Photoshop...
That said, that makes them great for small parts and for 1/43.

[Joaquin]

though you have to be ready for it not building up. I mean, do not expect paint to take a share of primer's role.

What does it mean? Are there possible problems with wet coats or it is requiered more coats to get an opaque color?

It's like changing color of things with Photoshop...

Ein?

[Bonanza]

I've used both. You do not put a wet coat of either paint. They both require a clearcoat to get the desired sheen. Zero does make a few colors that are gloss and semi gloss but I have yet to try any. My preference is for Gravity, they have great customer service and they will ship to me in the USA. Zero paints are harder for me to get but I like their paint too. Zero to me seems a little hotter, it will bite into your primer coat a little more aggressively then Gravity. Just my opinion, both good quality paints.

[JamesB]

What does it mean? Are there possible problems with wet coats or it is requiered more coats to get an opaque color?

It's like changing color of things with Photoshop...

Ein?

Second sentence answers first question. It's literally like that: color changes, yes like Photoshop, but you don't see the "phisical" paint build up. Scratches, whatever you left on last priming/sanding will stay, but color is what you paint. So yes, it gets opaque really soon, though the coat is ultra thin.
And yes, the "wet coat" concept does not play here. Gloss will come with clear coat.

[stubeck]

With Zero paints I usually give myself a bunch of time to build up the coats. Some of them are better than others (Gloss white strangely builds up pretty well), and I'm still learning how to not paint too much at once. I ran into issues with the Gulf Mclaren F1 with doing too wet of a coat that ate through the primer with Zero paint for example. Completely my fault.

I only have one time using Gravity and it has gone reasonably well. Getting it is a problem but that has been gone over multiple times here. I've also had issues with getting paint from the US Zero paint distributor as well.

Another company I'd recommend is looking at Splash Paints. I've been happy with them and they go on quick. The Ferrari paint I got for the F2003 was too dark, but that seems to be a constant problem with this car.

[eyckles]

I’ve been using Zero Paints with excellent results. Yes. The paint is hot, but can be applied with very thin coats. No wet coats please, because the paint can eat thru the primer into the plastic. The 2k clears are excellent. No issues whatsoever. There is a great selection of paints, because they can make whatever color you want. I haven’t used Gravity, so have no comments on that. There is also a new kid on the block. DSColors.com. It’s located in Belgium and makes excellent paints. They are also automotive, but are not hot. No need for multiple coats also, bevause the pigments of the paints is excellent.

[43rdMichael]

Zero are nice to use.

I’d suggest some caution re gravity (unless you are in the us).

[indygp2001]

Zero are nice to use.

I’d suggest some caution re gravity (unless you are in the us).

Please explain your concerns with Gravity paints (I'm considering them for an up-coming project)...
Thanx, Querque (Located on "Left Coast" USA)

[stubeck]

Recommend you do some searching as a lot has been covered. Gravity US and Europe split, and there is some bad blood between the two. I'm not sure what the issues with Europe are, but Gravity US has had issues with fulfilling orders in a timely manner at points. This may be better at this point.