u/astro0neforall

I am planning to airbrush a controller as same playstation 1 matte gray color.. so here are my questions

1- should I use water base or alcohol based primer

2- which type of paint is suited for this job because again I saw water and alcohol and even oil

3- is varnish seal is a must ? How can I keep the matte look

I am planning to to use this controller I am not doing it as decoration.. so any advice ill help .. thanks in advance

My theory steps

1-Lowest sand paper to remove protective coating .

2- wash it with destiled water .

3- use water based primer ( white ) because the controller is black and I want it to be gray (ps1 ).

4- maybe I ill do double coat and wait to dry between each coat .

5- use the gray water based 2 coat max.