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Post by Skullo on Mar 27, 2023 17:11:44 GMT -5
John, that color is stunning. How is the paint to work with in your opinion since it's intended for Lexan bodies? I have been eyeballing that color for a couple years since my LHS got it in, but I had mixed results when I tried this myself a few years ago. Seemed to have some adhesion issues on some parts when I did this one. Fortunately the parts that required repainting were simple enough to do. But I am fully aware it could have been my prep process rather than the paint itself. So that's why I'm curious. Isn't that paint meant to paint clear bodies from the inside? Back in the day, mid sixties, I use to paint slot car bodies with a paint from the inside, and from the outside the color showed but on the the inside it dried silvery. I can't remember the brand maybe pactra? |
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Post by froghawk on Mar 27, 2023 22:25:49 GMT -5
Yes, George, I think that's what it's meant for, slot cars, in addition to similar R/C car bodies.
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Post by 41chevy on Mar 28, 2023 13:27:48 GMT -5
I used to be half owner of Gold Coast Hobby on Long Island N Y. and used the Pactra R/C colors and Tamiya R/C colors on regular plastic car models.
There are three main differences with R/C paint and conventional paint. R/C paint solvents are not as "hot" as regular paint. The solvents in R/C paint will not craze or other bad do do to Polycarbonate or Lexan. R/C paint has some flex agent in it so it will not flake when you have R/C Impact. Last is R/C paint tends to be quick to dry and resistant to tape crepe marks. The main key to not having issues is the same as doing any paint. Prep and clean it well before primer and color. I personally use 400 before primer and 600 before the first color coat. That seems to work well with me.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Mar 28, 2023 16:25:44 GMT -5
not gonna lie, I might be using a similar color to this on my '60 f100 , MIGHT lol
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Post by lo51merc on Mar 29, 2023 15:52:54 GMT -5
No primer mentioned?
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Post by froghawk on Mar 30, 2023 14:09:03 GMT -5
Tamiya Light Gray Surface Primer then Silver Leaf then Purple Anodized Aluminum. |
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Post by lo51merc on Mar 30, 2023 20:47:40 GMT -5
Thank you sir.
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Post by froghawk on Mar 31, 2023 18:15:34 GMT -5
I used to be half owner of Gold Coast Hobby on Long Island N Y. and used the Pactra R/C colors and Tamiya R/C colors on regular plastic car models. There are three main differences with R/C paint and conventional paint. R/C paint solvents are not as "hot" as regular paint. The solvents in R/C paint will not craze or other bad do do to Polycarbonate or Lexan. R/C paint has some flex agent in it so it will not flake when you have R/C Impact. Last is R/C paint tends to be quick to dry and resistant to tape crepe marks. The main key to not having issues is the same as doing any paint. Prep and clean it well before primer and color. I personally use 400 before primer and 600 before the first color coat. That seems to work well with me. Thanks! Great info, Paul! |
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Post by 41chevy on Apr 2, 2023 18:44:10 GMT -5
Thanks! Great info, Paul!
I'm glad my info helped clarified the paint questions.
On a side note. I also use ton of nail polish colors. There are some awesome colors and effects available. Pearls, Candies, Marbleized colors, Flip Flops ,Fine Metal Flakes, Iridescent and more. It is 99% lacquer based paint with high gloss and it all self levels. Thinners I use are Lowes Lacquer thinner and a drop or two of Retarder to slow drying time down.
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Post by Jared on Apr 8, 2023 9:51:40 GMT -5
What a great color for that body!
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Post by froghawk on Apr 16, 2023 11:19:42 GMT -5
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Post by sharp on Apr 16, 2023 14:23:33 GMT -5
Beautiful Job on the interior. The blue carpet really sets it off nice.
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Post by JimKing on Apr 16, 2023 16:51:11 GMT -5
Agreed, that interior looks killer!
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Post by lo51merc on Apr 16, 2023 20:58:30 GMT -5
That's a great lookin "Cruise Lounge".
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Apr 21, 2023 23:42:22 GMT -5
Best looking interior ever John.
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