How to paint?

[Krawler23]

I am getting the xr 10 kit and was wondering how you guys paint your bodies. I didnt know if you guys print out like some design and use that or what you do. Any help is welcome. Thanks!

[BLKXJ 96]

Its up to you, most of my stuff ends up all black....mask off the windows and shoot it any color you like.

[HARDKNOCKZ]

Spray mask is my tool of choice for the complex stuff. I DO own a vinyl plotter but that's primarily for my shop & not RC stuff. It's pretty hard to get a good burnish all the way around with vinyl masks on an RC lid.

Faskolor has a decent spray mask that you can brush on instead of having to own a spray gun setup with at least a 2.0 tip. I spray it simply because it's faster & the end result is just easier to cut. Just make sure you follow the directions. 2-3 medium coats & FULLY cure between coats. A hair dryer works best. To thin & it's hard to peel...too thick and it's hard to cut.

JD

[Fletch24]

Depends on the body some come with stencils to use or you can use stickers or liquid mask. Really its about how intricate you want to go. As for paint make sure its made for lexan so it adhears properly. (prep well)

[C*H*U*D]

Norm of Team3Six has a good page to check out:

RC Airbrushing 101

[jhedsy]

This stuff looks pretty sweet. I've always wanted to try it but I dont have any lexan bodies..

Lexan Sticker Glue
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[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by jhedsy

This stuff looks pretty sweet. I've always wanted to try it but I dont have any lexan bodies..

Lexan Sticker Glue
xz001

Try old 2 liter soda bottles...obviously the clear type.

[jhedsy]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Try old 2 liter soda bottles...obviously the clear type.

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. What does that have to do with this glue?

Edit: nvm, for trying out the glue, lol

Edit: I seem to edit very post I type :S