Accessory & Accent Painting-  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies >> Accessory & Accent Painting-
Page: [1]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Accessory & Accent Painting- - 6/18/2008 5:04:10 PM   
4.6Cobra


 

Posts: 23
Joined: 6/7/2008
From: , TX, USA
Status: offline 		Hey guys, I'm looking for a bit information about painting. Heres is what I want to do; I have some buggyies and trucks that have some near perfect bodies, but I'm so tierd of the "stock" paint sceme. I would like to practice with those bodies, and at the same time experiment with diffrent colors. I'm guessing I have to paint the outsides of the stock bodies, how does this method look and hold up? I was wondering if their was a solvent that would effectivly remove the old stock paint?

I also have a buggy that I would like to experiment with by painting the rims, wing, and maybe the springs. Would you use the same poly paint for the plastic rims and wing? If any of you guys have had experiance with these issues, please chime in.

- Cheers -
       Post #: 1

RE: Accessory & Accent Painting- - 6/18/2008 11:29:00 PM   
harley05


 

Posts: 42
Joined: 6/6/2008
From: canberracanberra, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		use rit dye for the rims and wing. if you need to know the steps for how to do this, go back to the post on "i hate white rims" on which you showed your comedic skills and READ how to use rit dye.its 3 posts before my first one. paint your springs. while your waiting for the paint to dry pick up a dictionary and correct yourself on every mistake you made in your post. smack yourself in the face for every mistake you have made.........hard. whos the funny one now? as for your shells, forget the old ones. use them as muck around shells. go buy new shells(seriously, there not that expencive). if your really having problems masking, cut a 2l coke bottle into sections and practice masking on that. if your useing rattle cans and your having problems, my only real advice is hold your cand back further, masking/painting should'nt be a problem even for beginners. just do 2-3 LIGHT COATS. then back up with an accent colour if desired. some people do paint the outside of the shells, i wouldnt. unless your useing it as a display body. as soon as you hit anything and with buggy's this could even be small stones, your paint will scratch.

< Message edited by harley05 -- 6/18/2008 11:33:13 PM >

(in reply to 4.6Cobra)
       Post #: 2

RE: Accessory & Accent Painting- - 6/19/2008 5:53:39 AM   
ThunderbirdJunkie



Posts: 11307
Joined: 7/25/2004
From: Mason, OH, USA
Status: offline 		4.6...how well the outside-painted bodies hold up depends entirely on how you drive. If you hit lots of stuff, it won't last long. Best thing to do is to get some scrap flat lexan and practice on that. You can get a decent sized sheet from the LHS for 3-4 bucks.

< Message edited by Lightfoot -- 6/20/2008 4:54:10 AM >

_____________________________

"Some people can mess up an anvil with a rubber hammer"-46u

(in reply to harley05)
       Post #: 3

RE: Accessory & Accent Painting- - 6/21/2008 2:29:38 AM   
4.6Cobra


 

Posts: 23
Joined: 6/7/2008
From: , TX, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie

4.6...how well the outside-painted bodies hold up depends entirely on how you drive. If you hit lots of stuff, it won't last long. Best thing to do is to get some scrap flat lexan and practice on that. You can get a decent sized sheet from the LHS for 3-4 bucks.



No, I don't run my buggies into trees or walls, therefor it should be perfect for me. Thanks

The bodies I'm looking to paint are in near perfect shape, I'm not looking to paint the outside of a "basher".

How about the springs?



Yes, harlie- I'm completly aware of "rit" dye. Thanks ... Love your grammer skillz too by the way.

How about two tone paint jobs for the wheels?








(in reply to ThunderbirdJunkie)
       Post #: 4

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies >> Accessory & Accent Painting-
Page: [1]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

Kaango.com Classifieds

0.484RCU1