Please Can Anyone Tell Me What Paints And Glues Will Adhere To Polystyrene.

[Bramleyboy]

Please can anyone tell me what paints and glues will adhere to polystyrene for painting model scenery. Are there any difficulties? I want them for model train scenery. Many thanks, Bramleyboy.

[Postdog]

Ordinary wallpaper paste will stick. Some glues destroy polystyrene. Can't answer the paint but I had no problems with emulsion or gloss.

[heathfield]

Paints for plastic models are normally oil-based enamels, like Humbrol, or water-based acrylics, like Tamiya. Plastic parts often have a near-invisible coating of oil on them. This is used on the molds to ensure the parts can be removed easily. To ensure the best finish, before painting, add a few drops of washing up liquid to some water, scrub the parts with a toothbrush, and let them air dry.

[Bramleyboy]

Thank you both for your input. I know so little anything and everything is a bonus! Thanks again.