Traxxas trx4 the first clear body released in july 2017. There was plenty of paint for 3 coats on my 18 truck body and some extra. I go over how to choose your scheme and which color to paint first. A different way of removing paint from lexan bodys the.
Tamiya paint is the best of any that ive used and therefore i recommend it. See more ideas about rc cars, rc trucks and rc cars and trucks. Also, check to make sure the product you are using is safe to use on the surface you plan on degreasing. Ive been involved in rc for about 10 years and have been painting and building my own kits since then. With bodies that include window masks i usually wash the body, apply the masks and then wash again. I accidently happened across a method of paint removal,,i dont know if it works on factory painted bodies but you could test it and easily find out,, i know that it works on the custom lexan paints in the spray cans i have removed the paint from the inside of 3 bodies so far,, i suggest that you try it on a small area and if it works then your good to go. Professional rc custom paint bodies by insidejob rc. Once you have paid for your order and received your confirmation and order number, you will need to fill out our design form and specify the paint colors and scheme that you would like. The finest custom painted rc cat bodies in the world. The paintbrush is the simplest method of applying paint. How to paint your rc body with multiple colors pactra. After driving with my new body for 5 minutes, i noticed that the paint had cracked and peeled off where i had used the. When you need paint for your projects, depend on duratrax.
Also, one of our bombshell staff will contact you to make arrangements for you to ship your. Always read the directions of your product first and follow their recommendations when outlined. If you are inexperienced at painting, a piece of cardboard could be your new best friend. Having the best automotive tools and supplies wont do much good if you dont know how to use them. Design it using a sharpie or parma detailing pen, draw lines for the color breaks and logo positions. Building a radio controlled car without breaking your wallet prepainted ftw 18th buggy bodies see more. Jul 6, 20 explore ceceliamuses board rc cars i painted, followed by 198. Once you are done painting, simply pull the film off and you have a nice shiny body.
Dont however, be misled that it is a very simple and straightforward task to. Scale models come in all shapes, sizes, types, colours, and difficulty levels, but theres one thing they have in common they need a builder to bring them to life. Car painting body painting rc car bodies racing stickers water transfer printing rc trucks paint schemes radio control rc cars. Nothing else makes your rc car or truck stand out more than a great custom paint job. This page is set up to show rc painted bodies that i have done and continue to do. Painting and detailing rc bodies allbooks air age store. Last week i finished painting a new desert rat body from proline. Discuss painting techniques, methods and materials. Gave me exactly the look i wanted and sticks to a clean rc body very well. I have found a few online, but the detail and resolution is bad.
Thankfully thats where you, the avid scale modeller, get a chance to bring something truly incredible to life. Customblended in all of the most popular colors, durable duratrax paints deliver excellent coverage and. Rc car bodies, rc cars and trucks, traxxas slash, trophy truck, truck paint. Mounting the body before painting is easy to do and, in this case, will prevent. Inside are fast fixes and racesaving solutions to the most common hangups and problems that rc car enthusiasts face. For fine detail and more advanced effects an airbrush is a useful tool.
An airbrush and a load of colors is the painters nirvana. Apply lexus paint finish polish to external painted body panels. All the gloss comes from the plastic itself, and the paint goes on the inside. If you enjoy the painting process, an airbrush will open new worlds to you in terms of the number of colors and types of paint you can use. Discussion body painting and detailing tips and tricks rc groups. I dont claim to be the definitive expert at painting by any means but my work has been very well received. One of the best ways to personalize an rc kit is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Thank you to all past, recent and future customers, i appreciate your business i have been painting with an airbrush for about 18 years.
You can also use a permanent marker to outline the windows and place painting ideas on the body, so you can visualize how the car will look with the paint on it. Body painting and detailing tips and tricks figured we could use a thread dedicated to painting lids and all that goes along with it. This is often exasperated if they do attempt the task and royally goof it up. This guide will focus on the basics of painting bodies for rc carsa genuinely fun and rewarding art form. The most comprehensive resource on bodyfinishing technique. Okay ive never painted an rc body before, doesnt look too hard. Its everything you will need to know to turn your vehicle into a piece of art. The shown is a proline ford f150 svt raptor flotek short course truck body. Diggity paints high quality custom painted rc bodies. To get us started the 1st thing to do when prepping a new body for paint is to always be sure to wash it in warm soapy water and dry completely before starting to paint. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Howto rc car body painting with stickers vrc magazine.
Our selection of books and howto guides on automotive bodywork cover the gamut. Each body is unique no two bodies are exactly alike. Painting and detailing tips for tamiya king hauler semi trucks. If the body is not precut, paint the body first and then use hobby. Youll find everything you need to customize your machine. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Fantastic paint for polycarbonatelexan material on rc car bodies. Auto detailing supplies, chemicals, equipment, accessories. When painting the body i always back with silver then the body. Its best suited for painting small parts, as using brushes on the car body will likely result in unsightly brush marks.
Body painting and detailing tips and tricks rc groups. Eclipserc paint work is featured on the cover of the sept. Includes these topics easy rattlecan paint techniques how to paint a hard body how to assemble and paint a driver figure easy hardbody. Screws to mount the wing might seem like a small thing, but wait until you buy a body without them and have to go squirreling around your toolbox to find a pair that both match and fit so you can actually run your new body.
Painting, designs, graphics and photography rc bombshells. I used pactra paint for the red and white but i didnt have any black. Since the hobby store was closed i got some laquor paint from testers. The main differences, compared to abs shells, are that the body is painted from the inside, and the order you should paint the various shades in a multicolour scheme is reversed, i. So you have your own rc body and want us to paint it. Paint for rc bodies finishing supplies rc paint for rc bodies radio control parts and accessories at rc planet. What interests me the most about rc is taking something that needs the. Professional airbrushing service for remote controlled onroad and offroad bodies diggity paints high quality custom painted rc bodies. It started as a little hobby, then turned into a mainstream demand. Part 3 putting it all together painting a mercedes f1 body. Auto detailing the best car service lexus of barrie. We use parma, auto air, createx, spaztix, and alclad paints. Custom painted rc body traxxas stampede vxl jato rustler.
Paint only service includes cut out, painted, and rhino. Pre painted, cut to fit lexan body with 3 sheets of stickers for detail. If you want to change something while its still in the drawing phase, you can just use denatured alcohol or motor spray on a rag to wipe away the lines you don. I only do custom paint in rc lexan bodies for remote control cars and trucks electric and nitro note. I have used rc pactra paint thinner to remove small areas but it will haze up and then i use a dremel tool and buffing compound to buff out the haze. Before you start spraying several top coats of expensive automotive paint, the body of your car or motorcycle, pickup truck, boat, etc. This will keep the paint on the inside of the body, where you want it. It was in a short can and so i thought that it would work the same. Professional rc custom paint bodies by insidejob rc painter lexan polycarbonate airbrush artist truck buggy lowrider sct ratrod distressed metal flake pearl fade rustrod hobby 110 scale 18 scale traxxas slash 4x4 team associated sc10 hpi blitz losi xxxct ten scte kyosho sc short course 200mm parma rj speed nascar proline graphics logos sport vehicle offroad photos specialty design molded. Finishing supplies rc paint for rc bodies rc planet.
Guide book database catalog database paints database rc dictionary. While cans offer an array of nearly 50 to 60 colors, with an airbrush, you have access to hundreds of colors. Heres how i use multiple colors on an rc polycarbonate lexan with pactra spray cans. The most comprehensive resource on body finishing technique. What paint is the best for a body that is going to. For those of you who dont know me, i am known as hauntedmyst on rc tech, xtreme rc cars and hpi and other popular boards on the net. Buy products related to proline body products and see what customers say about proline. This is the last in my series on painting rc car bodies, focusing on polycarbonate shells.
How to paint a traxxas lexan body the following instructions are for painting the rustler body. Talk about all your favorite radio control land vehicles such as cars, rc monster trucks, nitro trucks, buggies, on road vehicles, tanks, motorcycles, rock crawlers and more. Rc racer february 2008 rc racer uk october 2008 rc driver march 2011. The matte or flat look is a hot trend in the full size car world and easy to duplicate on a hard bodyjust choose paint with the level of sheen you want and spray away. If the body doesnt have overspray film on the outside of it, take a plastic bag, such as the one the body came in, and tape it around the body. It offers stepbystep instructions on brush techniques. There are 3 basic methods for applying the paint to the model. Part of eastwood s commitment to diy enthusiasts is making sure they have the knowledge they need to repairs, restorations and custom builds. Matt higgins of rc truck stop shows how to properly paint an rc lexan body. How to paint your rc body with multiple colors pactra paint. Use this form to book an auto detailing appointment, or come by and visit us today. Youll learn about pinstriping, diy car painting techniques, airbrushing, lettering, and much more. Lexus of barrie is proud to offer the best auto detailing packages for you and your. Many modelers skip scuffing and paint directly onto the smooth body after cleaning, but i prefer to.
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