I just bought the jeep body from hpi and I was painted it. I was not sure if I should go with blue or red for the main color .we someone I went with candy red but I can see through the body not just a little, a lot. So I was wondering if anyone else has ran into the problem before and how did the fix it. Yes I realize you back with another color but I tried black and all you saw was black. Would it help if I spayed a different red on there? please any post can help
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Candy colors are more transparent then solid paints. You should add one or two more coats, then back it with silver.
You'll need to try it on a scrap piece to see if one or two more coats are needed, then try silver, white or red backing to see which one you like better. I wouldn't recommend black.
You'll need to try it on a scrap piece to see if one or two more coats are needed, then try silver, white or red backing to see which one you like better. I wouldn't recommend black.
Rolex is right. Candy colors are translucent. They are very thin. That way, whatever you back them with will show through a bit. I would concur with him. Back with a light color. I'd suggest silver. Or if you want to get daring, back it with chrome. But first, take a 2 liter soda bottle and cut it in half lengthwise. Wash it good and use that as a test piece. That way you can try different backing and see which you like better...
If you need to get the paint off without ruining your body, use ELO.
Easy-Lift-Off.
It's made by Polly S. #552144.
Removes the paint without damage to the lexan. I use an old tooth brush.
Takes some time, and a few applications, but takes ALL the paint off.
I've salvaged many a body from bad paint jobs with this stuff.
Here. I did you one better. Here is the link.
click here
Easy-Lift-Off.
It's made by Polly S. #552144.
Removes the paint without damage to the lexan. I use an old tooth brush.
Takes some time, and a few applications, but takes ALL the paint off.
I've salvaged many a body from bad paint jobs with this stuff.
Here. I did you one better. Here is the link.
click here
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ELO, wasn't that a group in the 70s? Enoch Light and the Electric Light Orchestra.
Thanks for that link, RatzoRC, I never heard of that stuff before. I noticed it's made by Floquil. Gotta be good stuff.
Thanks for that link, RatzoRC, I never heard of that stuff before. I noticed it's made by Floquil. Gotta be good stuff.
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well guys I went to the hobby store and found a can of silver I looked for gold as my friend dad told me to do, but I couldnt find it. This paint looks way better with something behind it. I am sort of proud of this body I am sure I will have pics up soon
