PS40 Translucent Pink Spray

Tamiya PS-40 Translucent Pink, translucent pink 100 ml

A translucent pink from the Tamiya PS line. It is not a covering paint but a tinting lacquer that lets light through and changes the color of whatever is underneath it. With no base you get only pink-tinted clear plastic. Chemically the line is a lacquer formulated for the polycarbonate bodies of radio-controlled models and it is not used on styrene plastic kits. The can holds 100 ml and it sprays directly, with no thinning.

The candy effect step by step

• First spray a smooth silver or chrome base on the inside and let it dry thoroughly, because only over that does the typical candy look appear
• Apply the pink in thin coats and after each one check the shade from the outside and decide whether to add another
• If you want a finer tone tending to pearl, use a white or pearl base instead of silver
• Finish with a covering coat from behind so that the body does not shine through against the light and the shade looks solid
• With pink neither a photograph nor a color chart matches reality, so rely on a test spray on an offcut with the same base

Who it is for

For builders who want a strong, glossy scheme with depth, typically in the style of modified street cars or eye-catching racing liveries. It calls for patience and at least two more paints, a base one and a covering one, but the reward is a look that cannot be reached with an ordinary pink. Anyone who wants a simple quick repaint will reach for a covering shade instead.

Safety at work: a flammable aerosol under pressure. Work outdoors or in a well ventilated space with no open flame and no hot surfaces, with a respirator and eye protection. Spray from a distance of roughly 25 to 30 centimeters with a smooth stroke. Always make a test spray on scrap material, because with translucent shades the density cannot be reduced once it is on. Do not pierce or burn the can and do not expose it to temperatures above 40 degrees. Keep out of the reach of children.