custom painting my first body

[jschleer]

Ok, so I'm going to attempt a custom paint job on a F-250 body for my Revo. I think I can pull it off, but I need to know a few things.

First I need to know what kind of paint, and the best place to find it?
Also, what about this bob dively liquid masking film? Is it worth the money? If so, how much do I need to paint a truck body?

I'm open for any suggestions. on masking, stencils, paint, or any thing else that will make this a success.

Thanks guys,

 

[NCNitro]

Bob divelys is good stuff. I found four heavy coats works best. Do NOT put it on thin, you will regret it when you have a hell of a time getting it off.

For paint I prefer Pactra Acryl for my airbrush over anything else, it just shoots so much better than any other water based rc paint I have used and clean up is a breeze. If you are going rattle can you can use either Pactra in a rattle can, or the Tamiya paint for polycarbonite bodies. But you MUST use a polycarb/lexan paint or once it dries it will flake off the lid.

So what theme are you thinking of going with?

 

[jschleer]

I was thinking of a black with blue Roush Racing style stripes over the top with some ghost flames or smoke inside the stripes.

 

[NCNitro]

Do you have an airbrush or are you going to use rattle cans? Ghost flames will be pretty much impossible without an airbrush.

 

[jschleer]

Yes, I just haven't had alot of experience with it. I will practice first. But, I haven't really decided what I'm going to do. I'm weighing my option, first.
Do you know were I can get some cool flame stencils?

 

[NCNitro]

Not really sure about flame stencils, but parma, xxx main, and racers edge all have some pretty cool pre cut flame masks.

 

[jschleer]

yeah, that's what I meant, I just didn't know what they where called. I got some XXX main flames. so I'm going to attempt a ghost flame job inside of a wide metallic blue racing stripe.

 

[NCNitro]

That should look really cool. Be sure to post up some pics when you finish.

 

[jschleer]

That should look really cool. Be sure to post up some pics when you finish.

Yeah, let's hope so. I've always had some talent in art, So we'll see how it goes.

I will post pics for sure.

 

[jschleer]

Here it is. My first paint job. What ya think?

 

[NCNitro]

I think it looks great! Nice job, especially for rattle cans!

 

[bigt]

looks good

 

[ratchet1974]

Here it is. My first paint job. What ya think?

Very nice.

I got an HPI jeep body for x-mas. I'm going to try one this winter as well.

Line I said nice work.

 

[Racer 1966]

Nice! :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Mickstix]

Very nice!! Not too gaudy and not plain jane either! Turned out sweet!! Just need to get ya into a bow-tie and you'll be all set!

 

[robtangie]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[westie06516]

Here it is. My first paint job. What ya think?

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That is really sweet! I tried to do a custom job on a supra body for my street car...but it did not go well at all...I managed to remove all the paint and used a spray paint with metallic silver in it and it looked alright along with some BLITZ stickers I tossed on, but nothing as good as yours. Dig the flames!

 

[jschleer]

Very nice!! Not too gaudy and not plain jane either! Turned out sweet!! Just need to get ya into a bow-tie and you'll be all set!

Yeah, that's what I was shooten for and sorry, I've got to stick with the "BLUE OVAL"!