bearden441 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hi All, so I am getting back into the hobby after 7 years and was wondering if my VGC/VMC paints would still be good? They seems to be fluid and not rock solid, pigment looks alright. But just wanted an opinion from you guys to see if I should use them or not? Thanks! <- oh wow my thousands of posts from way back in the day got deleted :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Ovis Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Best try them on something and see. From my experience with Citadels - they can last ages, provided they're sealed and won't solidify. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2654161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 It depends very much on the paint type and manufacturer, as well as the kind of bottle or tin it is stored in and how well that has been sealed last time it was open. For example, paint in GW's plastic "flip-up" pots with the black caps won't last more than a few years, is my experience, whereas I have tins of Humbrol paints that I would guess are older than I am, but are still perfectly usable (after prolonged stirring, and I take care to seal them well after use by putting my full weight on the lid :(). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2654429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onipunk Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I've never used Vallejo paints, but the dropper bottles they're in ensure that they'll last a long time. Droppers are the best, I've heard. The next best after these are the old-style Games Workshop pots which are now used by Privateer Press for their P3 paint line. I recently inherited the old Space Marine Paint Set back from the days of Rogue Trader/Space Crusade, the pots are in this style and the colours are still all perfectly useable. The next best ones are Games Workshop's old flip-up pots, with the black cap which were recently replaced. Lots of drying up in these pots. The absolute worst pots I've ever used are Games Workshop's newest pot style. These also use flip-up lids, but these dry out incredibly quickly, I bought a pot of Enchanted Blue in the new style and it was slightly tacky the last time I checked. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2655312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 If the pigments have separated, twist the bottle in your hands...as if you were lighting a fire with 2 sticks. That usually works better than shaking it. And Id suggest you test it on some sprue or something. I have 15 years old GW paints that still work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2655366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Best $10 I ever spent in this hobby was for this: http://www.micromark.com/Cordless-Mixer-Fo...aints,7616.html I have bottles of paint that are over 10 years old and still going strong thanks to this thing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2655395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden441 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 awesome, thanks for the responses. It took almost 10 minutes of straight shaking and twisting but it seems the paints are still good once mixed. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2657480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Scytha Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 If the pigments have separated, twist the bottle in your hands...as if you were lighting a fire with 2 sticks. That usually works better than shaking it. Huh? (Just curious, was there anyone else besides myself that shook and twisted their hands around in the air in front of the computer trying this out?) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222093-how-long-do-paints-last/#findComment-2657663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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