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How to Repaint Action Figures

Action figures have been a childhood toy for many Americans. Because of their unique and interesting designs, repainting action figures can become a regular hobby for anyone. Repainting follows the same principles as painting toy models and replicas. Whether someone wishes to create a new design for their figure, or simply wants to do some touch-up work, repainting action figures is a simple process which can be learned with time and practice.

Things You'll Need

Clear flat lacquer
Model paints
Model paint brushes
Isopropyl alcohol
Paint primer

Instructions

- 1
  Cover your action figure with a layer of paint primer or rub down the figure with isopropyl alcohol to allow your paints to hold better. Let your action figure completely dry before painting.
- 2
  Water down your modeling paints. Use two drops of water for every drop of paint. Then begin to paint on the base colors of your action figure. Paint on several layers until the paint primer no longer shows through. Dry the base colors for 30 minutes to an hour.
- 3
  Paint on the details of your action figure. Use a mixture of both small and large tipped brushes to carefully add on all your additions. Then let the figure dry for 30 minutes to an hour.
- 4
  Touch up your action figure and add any more extra details you may have missed. Let the figure completely dry. Then use a clear flat lacquer to add a quality finish to the action figure.

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