best way to color mh limbs black

[rosierjay]

trying to finish up a custom, and i'm pretty sure just acrylic paint isn't going to cut it on this one.
at least not for the long haul.

still want to be able to change clothes and shoes, so it should be something durable.

[Angellove]

I am going to say spray paint. I have not used it yet but if you get one for plastic. the coverage would be nice without a lot of bulk from paint.
You can't dye monster high dolls.

[Aeryala]

I don't have any advice, but good luck.  I'll be interested to see if you find a good solution.

[Like A Tea Spoon]

No paint or dye is going to stand constant rubbing from clothes and shoe changes... 

[Maniah]

Spray paint for cars. Specifically vinyl spray paint. You will have to clean the mold release from the body first. Either lightly sand it, or wipe it down swiftly with acetone then rinse it. I say swiftly because acetone will eat the plastic if left on it too long.

This is just based on the tutorials I have read. I haven't actually customized one yet.

Good thing about the vinyl spray is that it adheres to the heads almost perfectly, allowing you to squish and scratch them no problem. It's just very very limited in color. 

[mermaid_splash]

I've used white spray paint on an older CAM skeleton I did.  It is the kind made for plastics.  I did use a primer and a sealer, Mr Super Clear and I did sand her joints down.  I haven't been successful in stopping peeling around joints though   Clothes were not a problem at all.  The shoulder socket was the worst, any time I moved for a pose there was some kind of rub.  This was post sanding, and letting all layers cure 24 hours before adding another.

[Fräulein_Kim]

Spray paint for cars. Specifically vinyl spray paint. You will have to clean the mold release from the body first. Either lightly sand it, or wipe it down swiftly with acetone then rinse it. I say swiftly because acetone will eat the plastic if left on it too long.

This is just based on the tutorials I have read. I haven't actually customized one yet.

Good thing about the vinyl spray is that it adheres to the heads almost perfectly, allowing you to squish and scratch them no problem. It's just very very limited in color. 

This works! It's pretty sturdy on the joint etc., too.
You should be able to get black! I have white, so I'm sure black will be available as well. ^^

If you use a clear sealer on top of it, changing shoes and clothes might be fine, too - If you do it carefully and not too often. I've not tried myself, but the spray paint is a) pretty sturdy to begin with and b) you'd scratch off the clear sealer first.

Good luck!

[justkitter]

I have not heard good things about full body paints.  Even the best customizers out there swear they won't do it again:(

I'm not sure if it's been confirmed, but people are assuming Catty Noir will have a black body.  If I were you, I'd save myself some trouble and wait it out, and use her.

Unless, of course, you need this done right now   Then I guess you'll have to play around with the painting

[Fräulein_Kim]

I sprayed a Skelita white with said car-paint! It worked great - But then again it might be easier on her since her body ain't as smooth as the others.

[rosierjay]

wow this is great advice!!
i'm only painting the hands, calves to toes and the forearms. so i only have the hand joints to worry about and that little piece of plastic takes to dye really well. so i can just dye it black and paint the rest. this is awesome!! thanks!

[justkitter]

I sprayed a Skelita white with said car-paint! It worked great - But then again it might be easier on her since her body ain't as smooth as the others.

White on white wouldn't show too much wear and tear.  I was thinking more along the lines of a CAM Vamp base, with a black coat of full body paint   I've seen it done.  No.  Just no

wow this is great advice!!
i'm only painting the hands, calves to toes and the forearms. so i only have the hand joints to worry about and that little piece of plastic takes to dye really well. so i can just dye it black and paint the rest. this is awesome!! thanks!

Oh.  That's great to hear.  I don't foresee too much trouble there:)  I don't know why I thought we were talking about a full body repaint?  Anyway, my comment before was based on that, not what you are ACTUALLY doing   Sorry about that

[Oneleo1]

What about coloring around the peeling prone areas with permanent marker. First?

[Sprinkles]

I don't know anything about customizing, but what about model paint? For model cars and airplanes?

[Fräulein_Kim]

I don't know anything about customizing, but what about model paint? For model cars and airplanes?

I think that could be a good idea! After all it is made to stick to hard plastics, no?
I wish I had some to try, but I left everything in my dad's basement when I moved out. :7