How do u paint an rc body?

[Aclewis]

Can someone give me steps or a video to painting an rc body... I’m clueless

 

[Uplift-RC]

Youtube has plenty of videos on how to paint your body! Always paint the dark colors first and then back them with the lighter colors.
Actually i am working on my Proline Brute for my #v3 #KRATON. Here is a video for ya!

 

[Branson_Basher]

 

[adidas303]

It's all going to be from the inside of the lexan body. Mask off your windows, and certain areas of the body you want a different color. Shoot your main color first, then remove the tape in the areas of the body you want a different color and so forth. Wait until you're absolutely finish spraying any more paint before you remove the plastic lining off of the outside of the body!! You also have to use Poly carbonate Paint.

 

[crimsonfancy]

Can someone give me steps or a video to painting an rc body... I’m clueless

Here's a helpful video too. Keep in mind that ProLine sells paint and I hear it's good for airbrush work but the steps in the video apply to rattle cans and airbrush techniques.
In my opinion the more we watch, the more we embed the steps in our minds. I've never done it but have all kinds of things ready to try. Good luck. They say practice makes perfect and even if we botch the paint work the body can still be run for a tear up lid. Not all is lost.

 

[Aclewis]

Thanks y’all

 

[slick2500]

With paint ?

 

[GMballistic]

@Aclewis Hopefully you've got a good idea how to paint a body shell by now from the videos posted. I wrote out how I painted by Typhon body shell in my build thread linked below.
It's on Page 15, post #290.
Link: https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/...ast-not-bought-fast.10482/page-15#post-154838

 

[crimsonfancy]

@Aclewis I was inspired to work on mine today too. It's been long on hold.
Good luck to you and hope you'll share how you get it done.

 

[Branson_Basher]

Be sure to use bright colors. It'll look better in youtube videos

 

[FBRC]

Lol all the videos are really great but I just wanted to give my 2 cents because in all my years of painting plastic I found 2 things the most important and one last thing so 3 I guess.

1. Light thin coat for a strong even finish... LIGHT AND THIN LIGHT AND THIN!! Promise thinner is better and is #1 most important

2. The longer you wait for the next coat the better and NEVER use anything that "speeds" up dry times. 90°F is plenty hot but just give the paint enough time to properly cure if you want it to last.

3. This isn't really as important as other things just some people don't remember or don't care but if you want a strong even finish WASH the car with clean water and a little soap don't use chemicals.

Just my opinion, I like to spray 5 to 10 thin coats of clear sealant on the outside of the plastic as I feel like it adds rigidity and protection to the plastic underneath. I have bodies that have survived some insane crashes and most bodies have weak spots that tear and this helps that too.

Best of luck, post the end result if you can!

 

[Senton Monster]

Thanks for the info

 

[Uplift-RC]

Now comes the fun part- dressing her up with my decals!
#ProlineBrute #Flatlook #FLBasher #6s #KRATON

 

[Kingleo619]

First no tape needed haha then grab 5 random ass colors and let the paint fly,
Rasta pic was my good work but I’m over painting

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

 

[Harlon]

First no tape needed haha then grab 5 random ass colors and let the paint fly,
Rasta pic was my good work but I’m over painting

That truggified typhon looks fantastic! ??

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That looks awsome!! I think I need to paint my own body soon! ??

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

That truggified typhon looks fantastic! ??

That looks awsome!! I think I need to paint my own body soon! ??

Thank you ?

 

[Uplift-RC]

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Nice job Lovestricken!! Next time I am just going to go with one solid color instead of two, I think it looks better!
I just completed my Proline Brute body and gave that flat look instead that shinny look that every else goes with! It came out ok but not good as my #Outcast body or my #JConcepts #Finnisher for my #v3 #KRATON that i custom painted but its only a body that will be trashed after a few good #bashing and #blasting runs ? ? ? ?

 

[Senton Monster]

Nice job Lovestricken!! Next time I am just going to go with one solid color instead of two, I think it looks better!
I just completed my Proline Brute body and gave that flat look instead that shinny look that every else goes with! It came out ok but not good as my #Outcast body or my #JConcepts #Finnisher for my #v3 #KRATON that i custom painted but its only a body that will be trashed after a few good #bashing and #blasting runs ? ? ? ?

Wow i like the 2 tone job. Nice work.

 

[Uplift-RC]

Wow i like the 2 tone job. Nice work.

@Senton Monster - Really, thanks brother!!! My next body shell for my #3s #Typhon I am going to be going with all one color -maybe Metallic Gold!