benisjamin

im currently going to paint a new body but i dont know how to. im 13 and my dad isnt here to help me ( on a trip somewhere )

all i need is steps like the primer then the paint etc. i can do the special vinyls later on my next body but for now just a plain color.

many thanks , ben

Hezrou

I assume you have a clear body and the correct type of paint?

There is no primer as the paint is applied inside the body. You must wash the inside of the body with warm soapy water then rince out completely. dry with kitchen towel and allow to air dry throughly.
You then apply the window masks that come with the body.

You can then start spraying. Do light coats and let dry between them.

benisjamin

awsome thanks what type of paints should i use or is there only one

Hezrou

you need paint for polycarbonate/lexan which you should be able to get from the same place as the body.

benisjamin

lol sux that my hobbie shop is 979827359072359 miles away (sarcastic) i order my stuff so do u think i can get it at home depot? or do i have to order the paint?

Hezrou

Well i'm in the UK and dont know what home depot is. i will assume its a d.i.y store. I dont think they would sell it. So get online and get it ordered.

I would say you'll need 2 cans of spray. The colour of paint you want and either black or white spray to use as a backer. White will make a colour bright black will make it darker.

benisjamin

oh so i clean it then dry it then paintit then put on the backer .. am i missing something?

Hezrou

no that sounds about right.

Hezrou

no that sounds about right.

benisjamin

thanks so much u were awsome help +awsome for u : P lol

calvin33

clean body - MASK windows - paint - back it - remove mask

Don't forget your window masks. I have seen people get over excited and just paint the whole body windows and all.

Nick2618

You might be able to get the paint at some kind of craft store but most likely they will not carry it. So your best bet is just order it online, or start driving. Just make sure you get this type polycarbonate.

benisjamin

alright.

well i can get my friend to drive me becuase im only one home atm.

and ill make sure i mask thhe car lolz

benisjamin

HUGE QUESTION do i have to use an airbrush or can i use spray cans like calvin does : P

Nick2618

you can use cans. Thats what most people use i would say. Airbrush is a expensive investment. I know its been said at least once but make sure you get eiter black or white to back your paints. I know it can be exciting to buy the paint and then forget the backing colors.





<------ I painted my jato with cans (see avatar). With the two white racing stripes. If you want to see a better pic check my gallery.

benisjamin

just to make sure they make polycarbonate/lexan spray cans?

Hezrou

Yes thats correct.

redbarton

Here is the ultimate paint how-to thread:

http://www.rctech.net/articles/paint...ntedmyst.shtml

benisjamin

wow thanks man ur awsome too just like hez

redbarton

Sure thing! [sm=thumbup.gif]

If you are going to be using cans, another word of advice I would give is to stick with Tamiya polycarbonate paint. Pactra is okay, but I get MUCH better results with the Tamiya.

Here are some other simplified links for painting:

http://www.prolineracing.com/howtotips/painting-A.html
http://www.prolineracing.com/howtotips/painting-B.html

ShootPaint

Another little word of advice when using rattle cans make sure to warm the cans up prior to spraying some paint.
You can use hot tap water and let the cans soak in the water for a couple of minutes. This helps the paint flow better from the can, which will leave you with a much better finish!!!

benisjamin

awsome that makes the pain finer right? how hot should it be i dont want blue paint spallets all over the kitchen from a paint can busting : P

ShootPaint

Just use hot water directly out of your faucet. You dont need it any hotter than that.
Let the cans sit in the hot water for a minute and you should be ready to spray!!!