09-01-2011, 04:20 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eveleth
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I always wash the body with soap and warm water before painting. I have heard of some people using alcohol wipes also. Is this another good step for prep. Do you just use rubbing alcohol?
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09-01-2011, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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you don't just use any alcohol wipes, there are different grades. Spaxstix makes some great body prep spray that you can get in a spray can or an 2oz bottle. Here is the direct link to the spray can. http://www.spazstix.com/xcart/Surfac...astic-Aerosol/ Use the codes below in my signature to get a discount on any products and shipping. |
09-01-2011, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the link jwalker, but I am in need of a readily available product. I have to paint a new body for our upcoming finals.
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09-01-2011, 09:57 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: queen creek az
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I do soap and water and then use scotch bright lightly to help with adhesion
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09-01-2011, 10:00 PM | #5 |
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the problem with using scotch bright is if you want to use chrome paint then it will show every single scratch. but it is best to use Isopropyl Alcohol to make sure you get all the grease or dirt that you can't see off the surface.
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09-01-2011, 10:01 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mid TN
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I too use (white) 3m scotchbright for light scuff
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09-01-2011, 10:19 PM | #7 |
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09-02-2011, 05:40 AM | #8 |
RCC Paint & Graphics Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wauseon, OH.
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If you cannot find a product like Spazstix pre prep (which is what I use on all of my bodies), just clean it with warm soapy water and let it dry. You do not need to scuff the body at all. Lexan specific paint is made to chemically bond to the surface. Just lay the paint down using light coats and you will be just fine.
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09-02-2011, 08:58 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale,AZ
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I agree with Rockthrasher, I used to scuff up the bodies when I started, only to find that scuffing can create problems. I use warm soap and water, your basically removing any release agent left on the plastic from the mold etc. I've painted over 400 bodies without scuffing and have not had a problem of paint not adhering etc. You can scuff it up if you want, however I think it's an unnecessary step. |
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09-02-2011, 04:04 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eveleth
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There will be chrome on this body, therefor the scuffing is out of the question. The last couple of bodies I painted had some wierdness in a few spots, can't really describe it other than that. I will probably pick up some pre-prep and use that on future bodies. As for this time, I will just wash with soap and water and hope the wierdness does not happen. Thanks for the input... |
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