Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red Mar Acrylic Spray Paint 100ml TAM85059

Overview

The Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red Mar Acrylic Spray Paint is an essential finishing product for RC car enthusiasts across the UK who demand professional results on their model bodies. Whether you're building a precision 1/24 scale car model or customising an RC vehicle, this synthetic lacquer spray paint delivers exceptional coverage and a stunning pearl light red finish that catches the light beautifully. Tamiya's TS spray paint range is recognised by RC modellers and professional hobbyists as the gold standard for large surface applications, offering fast curing times and exceptional adhesion properties that make it ideal for completing your RC projects to showroom quality.

This 100ml aerosol is specifically engineered for RC car body painting and model assembly work. Unlike standard paints, Tamiya TS spray paint is unaffected by acrylic or enamel paints, which means you can layer additional details and pick-out work after the base coat has cured. This unique compatibility makes it exceptionally versatile for modellers who want to add decals, trim details, or hand-painted features to their finished models. If you're serious about achieving professional results on your RC car UK project, the Tamiya TS-59 offers the reliability and finish quality that separates showcase models from standard builds.

Each can contains sufficient paint to fully cover 2 to 3 complete 1/24 scale car model bodies, making it economical for both single projects and batch painting work. The rapid curing time means you can progress through multiple coats quickly, accelerating your build timeline without compromising on finish quality. For RC enthusiasts in the UK looking to elevate their model finishing skills, the Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red Mar is an indispensable aerosol that delivers consistent, professional results every single time.

Key Features

• Synthetic Lacquer Formulation — The paint is manufactured as a synthetic lacquer that cures rapidly, allowing you to apply multiple coats in a single session without extended waiting periods, which is essential when you're working to tight project timelines on your RC car builds.
• 100ml Aerosol Can — Each can contains 100ml of paint which is precisely measured to cover 2 to 3 complete 1/24 scale car model bodies, providing excellent value and reducing waste compared to purchasing larger volumes you may not fully utilise.
• Pearl Light Red Finish — The pearl light red colour offers a stunning, sophisticated appearance with subtle light-reflective properties that make model bodies stand out visually, particularly under display lighting or outdoor RC racing conditions.
• Compatible with Acrylic and Enamel Detail Paints — Unlike some spray paints that interfere with subsequent applications, Tamiya TS spray paint is completely unaffected by acrylic or enamel paints, meaning you can apply detailed trim work, decals, and hand-painted features directly over the base coat without any adhesion or compatibility issues.
• Short Curing Time — The rapid curing characteristic of this synthetic lacquer allows subsequent coats or detail work to be applied within hours rather than days, significantly accelerating your RC model completion schedule.
• Large Surface Coverage — The spray formulation is specifically engineered for efficiently coating large, flat surfaces such as RC car bodies, bonnets, and side panels, delivering even coverage with minimal overspray compared to brush application methods.
• Professional Model Finishing Quality — Tamiya's heritage in precision model manufacturing means this spray paint is formulated to deliver the glossy, flawless finish quality expected by serious RC enthusiasts and competitive modellers in the UK.

Technical Performance

The Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red Mar Acrylic Spray Paint represents the technical pinnacle of aerosol model finishing products engineered specifically for RC car applications. The synthetic lacquer formulation has been developed through decades of Tamiya's expertise in precision model manufacturing, ensuring that each application delivers consistent colour depth, gloss uniformity, and adhesion characteristics. The 100ml capacity is optimally sized for the paint viscosity and pressure requirements of the spray mechanism, allowing even application pressure throughout the entire can's contents without separation or inconsistent spraying. The pearl light red finish incorporates light-reflective pigments that create dimensional colour appearance, meaning the finish looks different under various lighting conditions — a characteristic highly valued by competitive modellers and RC enthusiasts who display their vehicles in indoor and outdoor environments. The rapid curing time of the synthetic lacquer allows the paint film to set sufficiently for handling within hours, though full cure extends over a longer period. The paint's chemical composition renders it completely inert to both acrylic and enamel paint systems, a critical specification for modellers who wish to apply multi-layer finishes with contrasting paint types without adhesion failure or colour bleeding between layers. For 1/24 scale RC car models, the spray pattern and particle size have been calibrated to provide complete opacity coverage within 2-3 coats, eliminating the need for primer undercoats when applied to properly prepared plastic surfaces. The aerosol pressure and formulation are optimised for use at room temperature (15-25°C), delivering consistent atomisation and spray pattern throughout the can's working life.

What's in the Box

• Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red Mar Acrylic Spray Paint 100ml aerosol can

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Tamiya TS-59 spray paint suitable for all RC car body types? — The Tamiya TS-59 is excellent for most RC car bodies and model assemblies, however it is specifically NOT recommended for use with clear polycarbonate or LEXAN R/C body shells, as the paint will flake off these materials. If you are painting polycarbonate body shells, you should use Tamiya PS spray paint instead, which is formulated specifically for transparent plastic surfaces.
• How much coverage does one 100ml can provide? — Each 100ml can of Tamiya TS-59 contains sufficient paint to fully cover 2 to 3 complete 1/24 scale car model bodies when applied in standard 2-3 coat layers. Coverage on larger scale models or vehicles with more complex body shapes may require additional cans, and coverage rates vary depending on spray pressure, distance, and application technique.
• Can I apply acrylic or enamel paints over Tamiya TS spray paint? — Yes, this is one of the key advantages of Tamiya TS spray paint. The paint is completely unaffected by acrylic or enamel paints, meaning you can apply detailed trim work, hand-painted features, decals, and pick-out work directly over the Tamiya TS base coat without any adhesion or compatibility problems. This makes it ideal for multi-layer finishing approaches.
• How quickly does Tamiya TS-59 cure? — Tamiya TS spray paint is renowned for its short curing time compared to traditional model paints. The synthetic lacquer formulation allows the paint film to set sufficiently for handling within hours, though complete cure extends over a longer period. This rapid curing characteristic is one of the main reasons why Tamiya TS is so popular with modellers working to tight project schedules.
• What surface finish does the pearl light red colour provide? — The Tamiya TS-59 delivers a glossy, professional finish with light-reflective pearl pigments that create dimensional colour appearance. The finish looks visually different under various lighting conditions, which is particularly valued by competitive modellers and RC enthusiasts who display their vehicles in showrooms, display cases, or outdoor racing environments where lighting changes throughout the day.
• What is the difference between Tamiya TS and PS spray paints? — Tamiya TS spray paint is formulated for use on plastic and other standard model materials and is not suitable for clear polycarbonate body shells. Tamiya PS spray paint is specifically engineered for polycarbonate and LEXAN R/C body shells and must be used for transparent plastic applications. TS paint will flake off polycarbonate surfaces, so matching the correct paint type to your body shell material is essential.

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