Paint cut or Cut paint..

[BashingBrian]

As the title says, just curious what you do when painting a new body..??

Cut the body then paint or Paint the body then cut...?

 

[Mongoose]

I cut first so I can see through it and make adjustments if needed.

 

[joostin420]

I cut and trim first.

The Dynamite EZ Body Post Marker Set Is great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FB5VOO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_HJZgEbWWJZFXJ

 

[Overpowerrc]

Yes you need to see through to line up the holes

 

[Mongoose]

I cut and trim first.

The Dynamite EZ Body Post Marker Set Is great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FB5VOO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_HJZgEbWWJZFXJ

This is awesome. I didn’t even know it existed. Thanks brother.

 

[BashingBrian]

Forgot to say, I would always cut body post holes first while the body is clear..

My main question was about cutting wheel arches etc..???

 

[Brandon]

I’ve always cut the body out first and test fit before painting. My thought is if I cut after painting I’d crack the paint. Not sure if that’s true but that’s my train of thought.

 

[Notorious J]

As the title says, just curious what you do when painting a new body..??

Cut the body then paint or Paint the body then cut...?

I always cut open the bag that has the already painted body in it, first. Seems silly to drive around with the bag still on?????

 

[Crewchief227]

Cut first, mark out post holes, sand any rough edges first. I've seen others sometimes do it the other way, but that can cause two issues. 1) It makes it harder to reach inside the body to do frisket cutting or painting. 2) If you cut last you run into the risk of delamination of the paint. I have found the best thing for cutting bodies fast is this straight tungsten dremel bit. It goes thru lexan like butter, and the plastic doesn't stick to it. ?

 

[jondilly1974]

Cut, test fit, run one pack, test fitment again, wash, mask, paint, back, and tape

 

[Outcastblxnut]

Yahoo I’m venturing into the painting world today with the new Jeep gladiator crawler body. We will see in the end. ??‍

 

[Brandon]

Yahoo I’m venturing into the painting world today with the new Jeep gladiator crawler body. We will see in the end. ??‍

That is a great body. Post your success.

 

[Outcastblxnut]

That is a great body. Post your success.

Will do

 

[Brandon]

Hemistorm rc on YT is full of info on rc body painting. Expert level stuff. Awesome results.

 

[GMballistic]

Always cut, trial fit, finish edges (wheel arches, holes etc) and then prepare for paint afterwards. At least that's the way I've always done it and the order which makes the most sense to me.

 

[Overpowerrc]

Buy don’t peel the paint protector on the outside!??

 

[BashingBrian]

So basically most if not all cut then paint, it's what I've always done but I though I'd gather other peoples opinions on this..

As soon as it stops raining here ? I will be cutting and painting like a man possessed..? trying to get 3x bodies finished..??

 

[Outcastblxnut]

Just take your time. That’s all I can stress. Don’t get in a hurry. Light coats is the key. I rushed my cutting n prep. Wish I would of took more time on that. Make sure your masking is stuck good on the edges or your have bleed through

 

[BashingBrian]

Make sure your masking is stuck good on the edges or your have bleed through

My last body I painted I used liquid mask for the first time..? nothing worse than spending all that time with masking tape and paints only for it to bleed somewhere..??

 

[Outcastblxnut]

Yup that sucks