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run2jeepn · 12-20-2006, 05:11 AM

I'm working on a Scaler project and I'm in need of a Clear coat that I can spray on the outside of the body. My plan is to paint the inside like metal panels and rust and paint the outside for the normal paint job. So when it does get hit and scratched the metal and rust will show through. I just need a clear to give the outside alittle more shine. I have heard they make a lexan clear, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks. I did find this, but it doesn't say anything about being able to spray on Lexan or being flexable!
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJLY6&P=7

Prime · 12-20-2006, 05:38 AM

Sorry I can not help you in your product search, but I must say that is a great idea!! Good luck on finding the product and please keep up posted.

roddyf · 12-20-2006, 08:02 AM

I think Tamiya has a clear, I just saw a can at the LHS yesterday.

microgoat · 12-20-2006, 08:14 AM

Try Future floor polish. It dries nice sand shiny, it's somewhat flexible, and dirt cheap. Apply it with a spongs and let it self-level. Or shoot it with an airbrush and clean up with ammonia.

It works on Lexan. I've tried it.

Vegasracer · 12-20-2006, 08:16 AM

Testors (Model Masters) makes a Clear but it's not Flexable

thaclodking · 12-20-2006, 10:45 AM

Parma Fascoat is the stuff that dries clear, although the parma stuff dries to a matte finish when used on the outside.

JasonInAugusta · 12-20-2006, 10:55 AM

Future.

run2jeepn · 12-20-2006, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microgoat

Try Future floor polish. It dries nice sand shiny, it's somewhat flexible, and dirt cheap. Apply it with a spongs and let it self-level. Or shoot it with an airbrush and clean up with ammonia.

It works on Lexan. I've tried it.

So where can you buy this stuff at? Will Wal-Mart or Lowes have it?

microgoat · 12-20-2006, 04:25 PM

Wal-Mart or the grocery store should have it. Great big bottle is five bucks

run2jeepn · 12-20-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks goat. That will do. I hope this plan of mine works out.

run2jeepn · 12-20-2006, 11:16 PM

Just picked some up. Thanks guys.

madhatter · 12-20-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

I hope this plan of mine works out.

Thats what I do for my trucks and it seams to work fairly well. Ive actually had people ask if it was a metal body.

Rckcrwlr · 12-21-2006, 06:51 AM

Run,
Rustoleum and Krylon make a Paint for Plastics only. They make a gloss that works on plastics.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp...t_id=391&SBL=1

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details

These should work..

doctorducttape · 12-21-2006, 06:55 PM

great idea and i love the way madhatter's looks, i think something like this is going to be my next paint job

BigBaller · 12-21-2006, 09:56 PM

Genius. I think this is definately going to the next level. WOW.

run2jeepn · 12-30-2006, 03:21 PM

Ok I have applied 2 coats of Future now. How long do I have to wait between coats? And how many should I need to apply?

srfrkyle1234 · 12-31-2006, 06:30 PM

i would check the destructions. some set up in as little as minutes and others hours.

btw: make sure to post pics! cuz i would love to see how your body turns out. your RC body that is...

12-20-2006, 05:11 AM	#1
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Lexan Clear coat? I'm working on a Scaler project and I'm in need of a Clear coat that I can spray on the outside of the body. My plan is to paint the inside like metal panels and rust and paint the outside for the normal paint job. So when it does get hit and scratched the metal and rust will show through. I just need a clear to give the outside alittle more shine. I have heard they make a lexan clear, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks. I did find this, but it doesn't say anything about being able to spray on Lexan or being flexable! http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJLY6&P=7 Last edited by run2jeepn; 12-20-2006 at 05:14 AM.

12-20-2006, 05:38 AM	#2
Prime RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Flatwoods Posts: 1,036	Sorry I can not help you in your product search, but I must say that is a great idea!! Good luck on finding the product and please keep up posted.

12-20-2006, 08:02 AM	#3
roddyf Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Charleston Posts: 89	I think Tamiya has a clear, I just saw a can at the LHS yesterday.

12-20-2006, 08:14 AM	#4
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Try Future floor polish. It dries nice sand shiny, it's somewhat flexible, and dirt cheap. Apply it with a spongs and let it self-level. Or shoot it with an airbrush and clean up with ammonia. It works on Lexan. I've tried it.

12-20-2006, 08:16 AM	#5
Vegasracer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 31	Testors (Model Masters) makes a Clear but it's not Flexable

12-20-2006, 10:45 AM	#6
thaclodking Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence. Posts: 842	Parma Fascoat is the stuff that dries clear, although the parma stuff dries to a matte finish when used on the outside.

12-20-2006, 10:55 AM	#7
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Future.

12-20-2006, 04:25 PM	#9
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Wal-Mart or the grocery store should have it. Great big bottle is five bucks

12-20-2006, 04:28 PM	#10
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Thanks goat. That will do. I hope this plan of mine works out.

12-20-2006, 11:16 PM	#11
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Just picked some up. Thanks guys.

12-21-2006, 06:51 AM	#13
Rckcrwlr I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here Posts: 7,317	Run, Rustoleum and Krylon make a Paint for Plastics only. They make a gloss that works on plastics. http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp...t_id=391&SBL=1 http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details These should work..

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12-21-2006, 06:55 PM	#14
doctorducttape Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: reno Posts: 146	great idea and i love the way madhatter's looks, i think something like this is going to be my next paint job

12-21-2006, 09:56 PM	#15
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Genius. I think this is definately going to the next level. WOW.

12-30-2006, 03:21 PM	#16
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Ok I have applied 2 coats of Future now. How long do I have to wait between coats? And how many should I need to apply?

12-31-2006, 06:30 PM	#17
srfrkyle1234 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So*Cal Posts: 226	i would check the destructions. some set up in as little as minutes and others hours. btw: make sure to post pics! cuz i would love to see how your body turns out. your RC body that is...

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