body shell paint ?

[Scotty Rex X]

Hi there,

quick question, do i buy proper model paint or will other rattle cans do just as well ??

Cheers

Alex

[norcoforever]

Hi there,

quick question, do i buy proper model paint or will other rattle cans do just as well ??

Cheers

Alex

what do you mean proper? you need to use polycarbonate paint otherwise it will just flake and fall off tamiya are probably the best (come in rattle cans)

you can do a lot with basic paint

[epons300]

Is that the tamiya ps-53 backed in black mate, or is there a glitter effect ya can buy?

[norcoforever]

Is that the tamiya ps-53 backed in black mate, or is there a glitter effect ya can buy?

it's a glitter effect backed with black its ps-53 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-ps-53-lame-flake-polycarbonate-spray/rc-car-products/26466 backed with standard tamiya black

[epons300]

Says must be underpinned with black, have you ever tried any other colors mate,was thinking orange, lol,

[Scotty Rex X]

cheers for the response and that answers my question haha was only wondering if normal halfords rattle cans would cut it.

that paint looks impressive may try something like that myself

Cheers

[norcoforever]

Says must be underpinned with black, have you ever tried any other colors mate,was thinking orange, lol,

cheers for the response and that answers my question haha was only wondering if normal halfords rattle cans would cut it.

that paint looks impressive may try something like that myself

Cheers

halfords paint definately doesn't work i found out the hard way lol and i have tried other colours it just never came out that well tbh

that has the same flake but it just doesn't show that well without a very dark colour behind it

[Scotty Rex X]

Can anybody point me in the direction of a thread on how to paint a shell. pretty handy will all paint and vinyl but never really sprayed a shell. do you need laquer after words do you flat it back ? how do you go about it ??

[norcoforever]

[shaunUK24]

Just need to prime it before hand

[Scotty Rex X]

Cheers for the videos. il have to watch those when i get a spare hour.

thanks for all the advice il post up some photos when i get it done and if it turns out how i want it

otherwise il have to srat again

[Nitroholic]

Just need to prime it before hand

er.....

You paint the INSIDE of a lexan shell, so you don't prime it at all. You paint in reverse. The backing colour is the last to go on. If you paint the outside of the shell, it chips and flakes off when you crash. Painting the inside protects it.

Acrylic paint ( as in the halfords paint) isn't flexible enough and doesn't stick well enough to work. If you want your shell to last morethan a few sessions, it's worth spending the time and money to do it right

[Scotty Rex X]

was going to ask how do you prime a clear shell haha

[jordan_bench10]

Done on the inside seen some epic fails of them done on the outside include a shell that ended up coming out clear hahaha

[shaunUK24]

er.....

You paint the INSIDE of a lexan shell, so you don't prime it at all. You paint in reverse. The backing colour is the last to go on. If you paint the outside of the shell, it chips and flakes off when you crash. Painting the inside protects it.

Acrylic paint ( as in the halfords paint) isn't flexible enough and doesn't stick well enough to work. If you want your shell to last morethan a few sessions, it's worth spending the time and money to do it right

Ye prime it INSIDE with a clear primer so you can buy custom or halfords own paint so it sticks. Works well as I've done it.

Not only painted me shell but other things non rc related so i know what im talking about

Edited February 18, 2013 by shaunUK24

[1981robbo]

Ye prime it INSIDE with a clear primer so you can buy custom or halfords own paint so it sticks. Works well as I've done it.

Not only painted me shell but other things non rc related so i know what im talking about

You DONT prime a polycarbonate shell. You use poycarbonate paint. Acrylic paint doesn't work, double acrylic doesn't work, enamel doesn't work .

Once you've painted it back it with silver paint to bring the colour out more or back it with black if you want a flat or fluroessant finish.

polycarbonate paint is specifically designed for polycarbonate /lexan(same thing) as it has heat and flexability benefits.

[shaunUK24]

I didn't say that i use acrylic paint, its paint car that i use and to make it stick i use clear primers

[1981robbo]

Car paint is acrylic. I repair cars for a living. Priming a shell is a waste of time. Use PS (tamiya) polycarb paint.

Edited February 18, 2013 by 1981robbo

[shaunUK24]

Im sure its Urethane paint not acrylic

[SirusDviruS]

There are clear plastic primers available, usually called 'adhesion promoters'. These are for automotive plastics (abs etc..) to help normal body primers like 2pack and wet on wet will stick.

Fact is though polycarbonate paint for polycarbonate. Simples.

Car paint is acrylic. I paint cars for a living

Rattle cans are acrylic. Cars are painted with water based paints, maybe HS if solid colour.

Edited February 18, 2013 by SirusDviruS

[1981robbo]

There are clear plastic primers available, usually called 'adhesion promoters'. These are for automotive plastics (abs etc..) to help normal body primers like 2pack and wet on wet will stick.

Fact is though polycarbonate paint for polycarbonate. Simples.

Rattle cans are acrylic. Cars are painted with water based paints, maybe HS if solid colour.

You are correct. Acrylic is still used for abs though. But correct never-the-less

Edited February 18, 2013 by 1981robbo

[shaunUK24]

Ye its a clear plastic primer which i used just to make sure the paint went on smoothly

[1981robbo]

By paint, I should of been more specific. I do smart repairs.

[shaunUK24]

What's smart repair

Ahhh chip repairs

[norcoforever]

for the op please ignore the advice given in these past few posts, polycarbonate paint is the way to go. it will give the best finish and will last the longest. i've painted over 20 shells including largescale ones so i know what works and what doesnt work