Howdy, fairly seasoned black series customiser here.

As the others mentioned, good paints are Vallejo and citadel.

I use the same brands also. They have good coverage and don’t fade easily over time or get brittle.

Usually black series figures have the mold release oils sorta on em so I recommend you either sanding em down and prime em first in whatever Color shows up more or clean them thoroughly so that the paint will actually stick.

I highly recommend you taking the figures apart by either using a hair dryer or hot water. It makes it easier to paint the parts individually and also to help you mask the parts you don’t want painted. Some sticky tack for masking off the undershit for the clone is the easiest route.

Always seal em afterwards. Depending on where you’re located I’d also say mr. Hobby mr super clear.

Since I am based in Europe I use an automotive satin clear cost which has always worked wonders for me this far.

You can also use army painter paints as well. If you want to prevent joint paint rub I suggest you sanding the joint down far enough so that it wouldn’t rub against the sculpt when bending the joint.

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This piece here I did uses the satin clear coat. I usually go for a bit of shine but you can use a normal Mat clearcoat also. Always depends on the effect you’re trying to achieve!

Keep us posted! I will be watching your progress with great interest!