Disappointed

[chumpy1965]

I spent hours applying factory stickers for blocking and masking my new body off. I've sprayed the first two coats and just checked on it. The body came with pre cut stickers to mask off windows and when I checked on it, they are bubbled up and will allow the next color to get to the windows that I was trying to keep clear. WTH??? Why would the window stickers lift and what can I do? If I peel them off and try using the blue masking tape, will it lift the first two coats?


Before paint




After first 2 coats and the issue

[jamesbernatchez]

I've never had them come off that much. Did you wash the body with warm water and soap? If not tape won't get a good bond.

[chumpy1965]

Originally Posted by jamesbernatchez

I've never had them come off that much. Did you wash the body with warm water and soap? If not tape won't get a good bond.

Yeah but I prolly fingered them up is only idea i got.

What do you think if I mask off the windows with blue tape like bumpers. Do you think it'll lift off the purple paint?

[Duuuuuuuude]

You are more than likely spraying too heavy of a coat. RC paint requires really light ones...I've never seen window mask do that...

[chumpy1965]

Ok, well don't think I can salvage window mask. Any one think I can use the blue tape without lifting the purple paint?

[STANG KILLA SS]

I agree with dude.

also temp changes can affect them.
ie like masking them and the body being nice warm inside temps. then going outside to spray where its cooler, and the paint has a massive cooling effect too when sprayed.

when you remove the masks take your time afterwords and scrape of the paint softly with a not too sharp exacto. you be surprised with some time and scraping the paint off how good it can look. especially from 3' away.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

You are more than likely spraying too heavy of a coat. RC paint requires really light ones...I've never seen window mask do that...

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

I agree with dude.

also temp changes can affect them.
ie like masking them and the body being nice warm inside temps. then going outside to spray where its cooler, and the paint has a massive cooling effect too when sprayed.

when you remove the masks take your time afterwords and scrape of the paint softly with a not too sharp exacto. you be surprised with some time and scraping the paint off how good it can look. especially from 3' away.

Yep.Too heavy of a coat will do that.For removing the paint that did seep under,you can also use a flattened toothpick.

[chumpy1965]

awesome guys!!!!

I peeled the masking off and putting on tape..

Yeah i was masking in warmth and spraying in cool. plus i think i went to heavy cause only required 2 coats.

Next color will be sprayed lighter coat. guess this is learning for first attempt.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by chumpy1965

awesome guys!!!!

I peeled the masking off and putting on tape..

Yeah i was masking in warmth and spraying in cool. plus i think i went to heavy cause only required 2 coats.

Next color will be sprayed lighter coat. guess this is learning for first attempt.

You'd be surprised how many bodies I screwed up when I was first learning.

[chumpy1965]

So, i pulled off the masking replaced it with tape and shot white backer paint

[Duuuuuuuude]

Most pearls (and fluorescents) don't have a lot of actual solid color in them and are meant to be a top coat effect that is backed with something else. They will look kind of watery by themselves unless you spray them stupid heavy or in a crazy amount of coats.

[chumpy1965]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Most pearls (and fluorescents) don't have a lot of actual solid color in them and are meant to be a top coat effect that is backed with something else. They will look kind of watery by themselves unless you spray them stupid heavy or in a crazy amount of coats.

This is a solid purple color backed by backer white. Nothing fancy, just trying my hand at pointing. This was a expensive first try. Body was 28.00 and paint was 7.50 a can. But I can't complain to much for a first effort. It's all in learning. I think I went to heavy cause I shot purple in 2 shots. White was done in 1.

I guess I learned a few lessons with this first try.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by chumpy1965

I guess I learned a few lessons with this first try.

That right there is the important thing.

[chumpy1965]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

That right there is the important thing.

Hey but so far it doesn't look half bad for a first timer... Posting a few more pics in a bit.

Decals will be later with lights and people




Guess disappointment is a thing of past as the kido loves the bus. Little more to do before maiden voyage.