RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - Paint and Body http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ Need help making it look nice? en Mon, 20 May 2013 21:12:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - Paint and Body http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ New Body AX10 Scorpian http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445502-new-body-ax10-scorpian.html Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:40 GMT Hello I am looking to get a Toyota Tundra body for my truck and can't seem to find one. Any one know where to get one??
Thanks for the help ]]> Paint and Body Willyb211 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445502-new-body-ax10-scorpian.html Blackfoot Body http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445437-blackfoot-body.html Mon, 20 May 2013 05:10:48 GMT I'm looking for my next project. I have a 79' Ford F150 lexan body and after building the truck and making a bed for it i realized it sat to high and was to top heavy. Also it was a little to wide.

Now I'm wanting a hard body. I saw a few people here who've built blackfoot truggies and I thought that would be a great build. Only thing is I can't seem to find a complete body with bumpers and everything. It's almost like I have to buy a complete truck and use the body and ditch the rest.

If anyone can help that would be much appreciated. Thanks ya'll. ]]> Paint and Body FordKing http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445437-blackfoot-body.html question for the painters http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445436-question-painters.html Mon, 20 May 2013 05:03:42 GMT I bought a used silver honcho body, and I read on here you can use dot 4 brake fluid or nitro fuel to remove factory paint, the question is what could I use as masking material to mast off area's, I don't want to remove paint to maybe make stripes, or a design. I like the silver paint, just want to and to it. its got to be brake fluid and nitro proof, I don't think tape would do it. ]]> Paint and Body kgb424 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445436-question-painters.html Army/Military green and other colors http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445410-army-military-green-other-colors.html Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:49 GMT Hey guys im doing unimog body for my scx and was wondering what colors you have used for your builds green,flat black,tan brands and such thanks for the help. Hey guys im doing unimog body for my scx and was wondering what colors you have used for your builds green,flat black,tan brands and such thanks for the help. ]]> Paint and Body barndog44 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445410-army-military-green-other-colors.html Subtle way to improve the fender flairs on my axial rubicon. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445324-subtle-way-improve-fender-flairs-my-axial-rubicon.html Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:29 GMT I picked up a can of black Plastidip last time I was at home depot. My wife's cousin was obsessed with it and did the rims on his Mazda with it and it came out really well. So I figured I'd try it out in the flairs on my rtr Rubicon body to try to un-rtr the look a little! So after a few coats of the plastidip and letting it cure overnight I threw them back on the body and really like the way it came out. Its not a huge difference, but at least its a cheap and easy thing to do. I think it gives the flairs just a nice 'deeper' black. I have not run the truck yet so I'm not sure how well its going to hold up to rock rash, but at least its easy enough to just respray them when you want them to look good again.

I need to post some pics but they don't really show how well they came out. I'm thinking of spraying the entire cage. Also found out that plastidip released a gunmetal color as well (home depot only had the black) so I may order it online and try to do the body with the gunmetal! They also have camo colors and a "blaze" line of bright colors. I did my exacto knife handle in the black plastidip and really like the feel of it.

I have seen a few people mention that they have tried the plastidip for a few things on here already but just figured I was bored and would share my experience with it. Also one of the nice things about it is that it peels right off if you don't like it. I painted the grip on a losi tx and peeled it right off to see how it came off, and it peeled right off and left no residue at all!

Has anyone here had any good or bad experiences with plastidip???? And damn I must be bored seeing how I just made a long ass post about plastidip!!! ]]> Paint and Body wrx-n-ktm http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/445324-subtle-way-improve-fender-flairs-my-axial-rubicon.html Body pannels http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444989-body-pannels.html Thu, 16 May 2013 17:41:23 GMT Anyone have any info on where i could get some ugc viper 1 body pannels Anyone have any info on where i could get some ugc viper 1 body pannels ]]> Paint and Body Blackcloud http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444989-body-pannels.html Krawler Konceptz skins http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444936-krawler-konceptz-skins.html Thu, 16 May 2013 07:07:54 GMT Hey, I just wanted to know if anyone has used these and, if so, how does the ordering/design process work and about how long does it take? Thanks. Hey, I just wanted to know if anyone has used these and, if so, how does the ordering/design process work and about how long does it take? Thanks. ]]> Paint and Body Blkout http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444936-krawler-konceptz-skins.html My new Chaotic smash panels http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444908-my-new-chaotic-smash-panels.html Thu, 16 May 2013 02:33:08 GMT Eh might as well post em up here too.. I am happy with how they turned out. Something bright, and different from he usual for me."thumbsup"

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Are they perfect? No. But it was the first thing I have painted in a couple months so I am happy with how they turned out. ]]> Paint and Body Hittman http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444908-my-new-chaotic-smash-panels.html help / paint http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444819-help-paint.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:34 GMT My question is can you use automotive paint on tamiya hard shell bodys. My local paint shop can mix some cool colors and put them in a spray can. So someone out there in rc land let me know. Thank you!! My question is can you use automotive paint on tamiya hard shell bodys. My local paint shop can mix some cool colors and put them in a spray can. So someone out there in rc land let me know. Thank you!! ]]> Paint and Body 4ufearthis http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444819-help-paint.html removing grease or oil on primer before painting! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444802-removing-grease-oil-primer-before-painting.html Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:58 GMT i'm doing a new build with a clod body, wiped it clean and primed it, but I guess in between primer and paint, I touched the body and there is some spots where the paint didnt seems to stick to it...like grease spots or something...is there a stuff that I can use that wont affect the primer and clean the grease or should I just sand it a bit and paint it again? since it's an ABS body, I use Krylon fusion paint... ]]> Paint and Body rebuilder http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444802-removing-grease-oil-primer-before-painting.html Beacon Lights? http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444717-beacon-lights.html Tue, 14 May 2013 20:59:14 GMT Hi, I have been looking for some beacon lights for my pilot truck that I am working on, I saw that rc4wd had some, but I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas? Also looking for Oversize Load signs as well. Hi,

I have been looking for some beacon lights for my pilot truck that I am working on, I saw that rc4wd had some, but I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas? Also looking for Oversize Load signs as well. ]]> Paint and Body Huber1918 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444717-beacon-lights.html <![CDATA[Exterior scale Fabric on Poly Body's?]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444666-exterior-scale-fabric-poly-bodys.html Tue, 14 May 2013 15:49:42 GMT Okay, anyone ever used a fabric on the outside of scale bodies? Say real vinyl on the seats? or fabric to simulate carpet? Working on body I want to through some super scale looks to, but Im not sure what would work the best to glue this to the body with. We all know shoe lue works but its to... Okay, anyone ever used a fabric on the outside of scale bodies? Say real vinyl on the seats? or fabric to simulate carpet?

Working on body I want to through some super scale looks to, but Im not sure what would work the best to glue this to the body with. We all know shoe lue works but its to thick to spread on a of stuff, Thick CA? but slower dry time but you have to be careful I know if discolors the body, or thin CA for instant adhesion but careful again.

I was thinking about using 3m Super S spray adhesive on the back of the fabric, just not sure if it will stick?

If someone has done anything like this let me know, or give me some tips.

Thanks ]]> Paint and Body DaveFL http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444666-exterior-scale-fabric-poly-bodys.html Axial JK flares on Proline XJ http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444631-axial-jk-flares-proline-xj.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:17 GMT As per the title, has anyone fitted the Axial JK flares to the proline XJ body yet?? anyone got both that could take pictures for me please? i havent cut my XJ body yet and im waiting for delivery of the trepadors so id like to know if the flares suit the body or if im to make my own... TIA ... As per the title, has anyone fitted the Axial JK flares to the proline XJ body yet??

anyone got both that could take pictures for me please? i havent cut my XJ body yet and im waiting for delivery of the trepadors so id like to know if the flares suit the body or if im to make my own...

TIA 8) ]]> Paint and Body klampykixx http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444631-axial-jk-flares-proline-xj.html let me know what you think http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444524-let-me-know-what-you-think.html Mon, 13 May 2013 22:23:28 GMT jus getting into crawling and picked up a stock ridgecrest. had an old new bright jeep rc laying around and decided to try and fit the body. actually comes pretty close. kinda reminds me of the 1:1 stretched jeeps with the tires going past the wheel wells a lil bit. let me know what you think ... jus getting into crawling and picked up a stock ridgecrest. had an old new bright jeep rc laying around and decided to try and fit the body. actually comes pretty close. kinda reminds me of the 1:1 stretched jeeps with the tires going past the wheel wells a lil bit. let me know what you think

Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Paint and Body jboehler04 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444524-let-me-know-what-you-think.html Successful Flat (Matte) Black Finish on Jeeps http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint-body/444430-successful-flat-matte-black-finish-jeeps.html Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT Just needed to share a successful (economical) flat black finish on our Jeep Rubicons. After looking at REAL Jeeps, it became apparent to me that what need to be done was: paint the inside (black) and sandblast the outside. This could NOT have turned out better; looks like the REAL thing! As I... Just needed to share a successful (economical) flat black finish on our Jeep Rubicons. After looking at REAL Jeeps, it became apparent to me that what need to be done was: paint the inside (black) and sandblast the outside. This could NOT have turned out better; looks like the REAL thing! As I mentioned I purchased a "touch-up" sandblaster from Harbor Freight ($8) and a jar of Glass Beads (media) ($6) - which was enough to do both Jeeps. Masked off the (gloss) painted areas of the Jeep (rubber sandblast mask) and blasted the top, fenders & bumpers - leaving the tough Lexan matte. Thus it can be beat up a bit with no worries of paint scratchige. The finished projects can be seen here.

This is fun!!!
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