how to paint. Help Please
09-29-2010, 01:11 AM
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how to paint. Help Please
i'm really new to painting RC Bodies and i was just double cheaking. How is the best way to paint the body. is it paint inside or paint outside, because i've seen it done both ways i was just wondering which was is the best way. i have a clear body and I'm only painting it two tone but i still want to get it right.
09-30-2010, 04:21 PM
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RE: how to paint. Help Please
Clean the inside good with mild soap and a green scratch pad, rinse two or three time. Dry body well (inside) then place the window masks on the window (again inside) alot of folks forget the window mask. Depending on your paint (if its a rattle can) place paint can in warm water for 3-4 min then shake well and paint light coats, about three coats, let dry, clear coat and then remove window mask after letting body sit for a day to dry.
If your usen and air brush, no need to place paint in warm water, just shoot.
Good luck.
If your usen and air brush, no need to place paint in warm water, just shoot.
Good luck.
10-01-2010, 06:18 AM
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RE: how to paint. Help Please
okay sweet thanks. but do i need to put anything on the outside of the car incase some spray hits the outside like when painting the edges of the car or doesn't it matter?
10-02-2010, 01:52 AM
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RE: how to paint. Help Please
oh okay, thanks, i haven't really looked at it, because i got it then put it on the shelf while i work out what colours i want and that sort of stuff.
10-02-2010, 05:21 PM
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RE: how to paint. Help Please
If in doubt, just drag your fingernail over the body, if the body gets small wrinkles there is a protection film on it
But it is often easy to spot as the body is pretty matte with the protection film on. And some bodys have a sticker to tell you not to remove the film before you are finished painting.
But it is often easy to spot as the body is pretty matte with the protection film on. And some bodys have a sticker to tell you not to remove the film before you are finished painting.
