I'm restoring a Funhouse and going way over budget. I cleaned up what I was sure I would be replacing of Rudy and he looks great. No cracks at all. The only questionable part is the paint loss on his lower lip. I'd just buy a new one if I thought it would match the head. I figure it's a gamble if anything matches so I wan to to either go all new or original. My budget says original. I'm guessing if I repaint any red I may need to do all of it. The lips have pretty solid lines, but the nose and cheeks have some overspray. Any painting (makeup) tips?

I don't really need to paint anything other than the lower lip. I was just concerned that the paint wouldn't match. Did you clear after the paint? How has it held up?

I gave it a shot with a brush and Createx paint. I probably should have waited for the wife for color matching. I also should have sprayed it. I'm more confident with a brush than an airbrush. I need to get over that. The paint looked pretty dull when it was done. I brushed on a little clear. Hopefully it will add a little protection too. I'm curious to see how it holds up.

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I was going to say perfect, but it you zoom in you can see a tiny paint chip on the top. It's been 5 years, but it's only had 411 plays since the restore. I'm not sure it would hold up on location, but fine for home.

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