body painting

[paytonimusrex]

do you guys usually cut the body before painting it? I got 2 bodies I need to cut and paint still. also dark or light colors first?

 

[DavidB1126]

I cut before paint. And also if its for my rustler or slash I punch the body mount holes before hand also.
Yes I think its dark first and light after since the dark doesn't bleed through the light. I also tend to back it in white to make it pop out more. Since my colors are light anyways, I do blue in the front first, orange in the rear, let it dry, peel up my painters tape marks and paint silver and let it dry. And then time for decals and mounting

 

[Chubaka]

I too cut before paint. I usually undo the shocks and place the body on and mark and even sometimes drill the body posts on.

 

[DavidB1126]

After I mount the body, especially on a SCT I do some small trimming around the wheel wells just in case, and if need be. Same goes for my buggy near the steering rack.

 

[9x19]

I cut and drill body holes first.

 

[paytonimusrex]

thanks guys!

 

[paytonimusrex]

how do yall clean the bodies before paint?

 

[DavidB1126]

soapy water, and a rag/towel

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

how do yall clean the bodies before paint?

alcohol

 

[332_RC]

Yep- to all. I've used disinfectant wipes too. Get it squeaky clean. Then soapy water, dry thoroughly with old tee shirts.

 

[DavidB1126]

alcohol

@Beer_Goggles_RC would go insane if you actually did that

Jk

 

[paytonimusrex]

thanks guys

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

@Beer_Goggles_RC would go insane if you actually did that

Jk

No need to waste! Just use simple green instead!

Tbh 90% isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth really is the best because it totally evaporates instead of leaving residue

 

[paytonimusrex]

No need to waste! Just use simple green instead!

Tbh 90% isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth really is the best because it totally evaporates instead of leaving residue

maybe i’ll get some for the bodies then

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

maybe i’ll get some for the bodies then

Good for cleaning tires too. But keep it away from paint lol

 

[gragner66]

I cut body out drill the post holes and I wash it with Dawn dish detergent before I paint

If your using special paints like Spazstix u need to follow their recommendations for best results like chrome and candy colors

 

[Littlemotor]

I personally, and in this order:

1) Wash with Dawn and warm water
2) Rinse thoroughly & Fling excess water, and dry with lint-free micro fiber
3) Cut & Trim
4) Mock up, mark, and pop mount holes (I never trust factory locations as they’re not always where they need to be)
5) REwash with Dawn and warm water
Fling excess water, and dry with lint-free micro fiber. Allow to air dry further for an hour or so.
6) Apply any pre-cut/included window mask, tape, or liquid mask
7) Draw out graphics over protective/overspray film with Ultra-Fine Sharpie (if applicable)
8) Apply paint/candies (dye) starting with darkest hues first (removing mask throughout the process where applicable)
9) Back, and/or seal
10) Remove film
11) Ice Cream

 

[332_RC]

I personally, and in this order:

1) Wash with Dawn and warm water
2) Rinse thoroughly & Fling excess water, and dry with lint-free micro fiber
3) Cut & Trim
4) Mock up, mark, and pop mount holes (I never trust factory locations as they’re not always where they need to be)
5) REwash with Dawn and warm water
Fling excess water, and dry with lint-free micro fiber. Allow to air dry further for an hour or so.
6) Apply any pre-cut/included window mask, tape, or liquid mask
7) Draw out graphics over protective/overspray film with Ultra-Fine Sharpie (if applicable)
8) Apply paint/candies (dye) starting with darkest hues first (removing mask throughout the process where applicable)
9) Back, and/or seal
10) Remove film
11) Ice Cream

#11!!!!!!!

 

[Littlemotor]

#11!!!!!!!

Ice Cream Man approves this message!

 

[332_RC]

#11 can be subroutined in between 3&4 and 6&7, too. Or, any variable loop for #11 is acceptable.