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06BlackTaco · 08-14-2009, 12:03 AM

So I've searched and have looked everywhere and can't find any OD (olive drab) or Desert Tan lexan paint in spray cans?
Is this correct? I'm really hoping not.
Tamiya or Pactra - whoever does these lexan paints really need to update their paint colors. They have been the same since the early 90's???
:-(

FreqEsKinz · 08-14-2009, 12:59 PM

If you key (lightly scuff) the body on the outside, any lacquer based paint will adhere pretty well to the body.

Just hit your local hardware store

TIP: Apply the window masks to the outside of the windows prior to scuffing with a fine scotchbrite pad. Paint, then remove.

Another TIP: Paint the inside of the body (reuse the masks) with rust brown or black or silver. When the paint gets scratched it will look realistic.

BEELZEBOB · 08-14-2009, 01:23 PM

im purdy darn sure that those colors are available in Krylon fusion flat colors, and the camo flat colors as well.

i use the black on the outside of the body.

you simply need to scuff up the surface that you will be painting.

i had used fine grit sand paper with great success,

i tried a green brillo pad and it didnt do the trick

clockworks · 08-14-2009, 05:29 PM

Scotchbrite pad works really well for scuffing/keying Lexan.

06BlackTaco · 08-14-2009, 05:55 PM

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO!!! That's awesome. Soo I can just do normal black on the interior, and then (sanding sounds more promising) paint the outside after sanding with Fusion? Or just any Krylon will work on the outside? I think I have rustoleum in black/od - does that work on the outsaide? Or just stick to Fusion?
Also - does anyone have any pics of this? I didn't find anything when I searched.
Thanks!

08-14-2009, 12:03 AM	#1
06BlackTaco Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States of Socialism Unfortunately Posts: 44	Lexan paint choices are slim - no OD or yes? So I've searched and have looked everywhere and can't find any OD (olive drab) or Desert Tan lexan paint in spray cans? Is this correct? I'm really hoping not. Tamiya or Pactra - whoever does these lexan paints really need to update their paint colors. They have been the same since the early 90's??? :-(

08-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
FreqEsKinz Pixel Pusher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,138	If you key (lightly scuff) the body on the outside, any lacquer based paint will adhere pretty well to the body. Just hit your local hardware store TIP: Apply the window masks to the outside of the windows prior to scuffing with a fine scotchbrite pad. Paint, then remove. Another TIP: Paint the inside of the body (reuse the masks) with rust brown or black or silver. When the paint gets scratched it will look realistic.

08-14-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
BEELZEBOB I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: By a lake in Thornton Posts: 2,218	im purdy darn sure that those colors are available in Krylon fusion flat colors, and the camo flat colors as well. i use the black on the outside of the body. you simply need to scuff up the surface that you will be painting. i had used fine grit sand paper with great success, i tried a green brillo pad and it didnt do the trick

08-14-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
clockworks Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 818	Scotchbrite pad works really well for scuffing/keying Lexan.

08-14-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
06BlackTaco Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States of Socialism Unfortunately Posts: 44	THANK YOU FOR THE INFO!!! That's awesome. Soo I can just do normal black on the interior, and then (sanding sounds more promising) paint the outside after sanding with Fusion? Or just any Krylon will work on the outside? I think I have rustoleum in black/od - does that work on the outsaide? Or just stick to Fusion? Also - does anyone have any pics of this? I didn't find anything when I searched. Thanks!

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