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08-14-2011, 01:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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|  How do you paint a DX3R?
I dont know which topic to put this question in, but since it was paint, i just put it here. dont want to upset the admin. But here i go, after a years worth of abuse, my DX3R has a lot or scratches and scuffs, and it looks really ugly now. i've seen people paint their DX3R. Does anyone know how to paint the DX3R? Thanks |
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08-14-2011, 03:14 PM
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| D-Wray 4 Prez!   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shh
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They make wraps, which are alot easier. There's a couple of guys on here that make them.
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08-14-2011, 03:25 PM
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Yes, but even with wraps, it doesnt cover the whole radio. I was thinking of painting the radio first, then buying wraps, so the uglyness of the radio wouldnt shine through.
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08-17-2011, 10:25 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: another state of mind..?
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sand it and get paint for plastic. take it apart or mask the trigger and such. I painted my old traxxas TQ 3 two years ago and it still looks good some of the paint around the trigger has worn off.
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08-17-2011, 10:34 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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sounds pretty easy.. when you said paint for plastic, are you refering to like Tamiya Plastic model paint? or just any paint at home depot that will bond with plastic? thanks  |
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08-22-2011, 05:51 AM
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| On the lookout for Rocks  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana
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You can use Krylon Fusion paint. It is specially designed for plastic. |
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08-22-2011, 06:12 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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oh thanks |
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08-22-2011, 08:12 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sweethome
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I have used the fusion paint a few times and it chips off pretty easy.I used some autonotive paint for plastic thats flexable and it works real good with clear coat.
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08-22-2011, 09:10 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: brentwood
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08-22-2011, 09:50 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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I used TAMIYA TS colors on my radio.   |
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08-22-2011, 09:56 PM
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JoeyE, looks amazing, So you can verify that the Tamiya TS color will work and wont chip off?
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08-22-2011, 09:59 PM
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09-10-2011, 03:13 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: another state of mind..?
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That looks like a stormtroopers rc car radio. COOL. | |
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