Kaleido K011 Pure Bright Red 20ml - RapidAir™ Series

Kaleido K011 Pure Brilliant Red: the essential primary colour of the RapidAir™ series for your slot car bodies

The Kaleido K011 Pure Brilliant Red (reference GA-49112A) is part of the Kaleido Colorworks RapidAir™ Series, a line of premium acrylic paints specifically developed for decorating slot car bodies, static models, and figures. With this pure primary red in a 20ml format, you have a high saturation and vibrant coverage colour at hand, designed to perform at its best with an airbrush without the compromises of solvent-based enamels or lacquers.

RapidAir™ Technology: lacquer-like behaviour with a water-based formula

The main differentiating value of the RapidAir™ series is its behaviour during application. Unlike conventional water-based acrylic paints, which can generate coverage irregularities, pearlescent effects, or runs, the RapidAir™ technology guarantees a constant and uniform flow from the first pass. The result is a perfectly levelled surface, free of nozzle marks and with an intense gloss comparable to that of traditional lacquer.

The formula is solvent-free, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly, allowing for work in home workshops or small spaces without the need for forced ventilation, while maintaining a professional finish level.

Application and compatibilities

The Kaleido K011 arrives pre-diluted from the factory, ready to use directly or with minimal dilution according to preference. Its high adhesion eliminates the need for prior priming and makes it compatible with the most common materials in modelling and slot decoration:

• ABS and polycarbonate (the most common in slot car bodies)
• Resin
• Metal and fibreglass
• Other technical plastics for static modelling and figures

Thanks to its excellent scratch resistance, the colour withstands the usual handling of bodies on the track without chipping or losing gloss over time.

Application tips

• Airbrush: optimised for nozzles between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm. Shake the bottle vigorously or use a mixer before each session to homogenise the pigments.
• Environmental conditions: apply between 5 °C and 40 °C and with ambient humidity below 80% for the best drying and levelling results.
• Dilution: factory ready; if you prefer thinner layers, add a few drops of distilled water or specific acrylic thinner.
• Layers: apply in light and crossed passes to maximise colour uniformity.

Drying and curing times

Oven curing is particularly useful when you need to shorten the times between layers or accelerate the final assembly of the body.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to prime before applying the Kaleido K011?

No. The RapidAir™ formula incorporates optimised adhesion that allows for direct application on ABS, polycarbonate, resin, and metal without the need to prime the surface beforehand.

Can I mix the K011 with other colours from the Kaleido range?

Yes, as it is a range of water-based acrylic paints with the same base, the colours from the RapidAir™ series are miscible with each other, allowing you to create custom mixes while maintaining flow and finish properties.

Is it suitable for painting polycarbonate bodies from the inside?

The K011 is formulated for application on the exterior of the body. For interior painting techniques on polycarbonate, consult the specific recommendations from the manufacturer based on the type of finish you are looking for.

How long does it retain its properties once the bottle is opened?

Store the bottle tightly closed, away from heat sources and direct light. Under proper conditions, the paint maintains its consistency for months; if you notice thickening, add a few drops of distilled water and shake before use.

What airbrush nozzle works best?

It is optimised for nozzles between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm. A 0.3 mm nozzle offers greater precision for details, while the 0.5 mm nozzle speeds up coverage of large areas.

Can it be used with a paint gun instead of an airbrush?

The paint is designed and optimised for airbrush use. Its use with a higher flow paint gun is possible, although the optimal flow and levelling results are achieved with the nozzles recommended for airbrushes.

The Kaleido K011 Pure Brilliant Red is a 20ml water-based acrylic paint from the RapidAir™ Series by Gaahleri, engineered for professional slot car body painting, static scale models and figure decoration. Its solvent-free, non-toxic formula delivers a high-gloss lacquer-like finish straight from the bottle, with no primer required on ABS, polycarbonate, resin or metal surfaces. Compatible with 0.3–0.5mm airbrush nozzles, fast drying and scratch resistant — the benchmark primary red for competitive and collector-grade slot car liveries.