why is it

[david41990]

everytime i paint my body always leaks in to another color that is if iam using two colors on the same body

 

[Racer 1966]

I'm no expert here, but from my experience it's from not letting the first color dry enough before applying the next color or applying the second color in too heavy of a coat.

I'm sure we'll get an expert reply soon, so hang tight.

 

[Mel*E*Mel]

I'm no expert here, but from my experience it's from not letting the first color dry enough before applying the next color or applying the second color in too heavy of a coat.

I'm sure we'll get an expert reply soon, so hang tight.

Sounds about right plus make sure you go darker colors first then the lighter colors ..and if you using two light colors the seond color should be done in light coats or back the first color up first then spray the second color light to make sure you get no bleeding though

 

[david41990]

damn sounds about right i never let the first color dry which ill make sure to do next time lol and damn it my body never fits on right i got like four different holes on top of the body and like the where the weels are never fit like i have to shave off more than i should is that cause the holes arent were they should but i know its the right size ? anyone has opinions on that ?

 

[jon2]

First post sounds like you are overspraying as well as not allowing time todry each layer.

Not at all a painter.

 

[jimbo33000]

let it dry more

 

[marauder]

damn sounds about right i never let the first color dry which ill make sure to do next time lol and damn it my body never fits on right i got like four different holes on top of the body and like the where the weels are never fit like i have to shave off more than i should is that cause the holes arent were they should but i know its the right size ? anyone has opinions on that ?

Before I paint, I roughly trim out the body so that I can see where my body post holes need to be made to give me the best fit on the body. What I do is take a marker and mark all body posts on the outside when I am happy with the way the body looks while sitting on the chassis. If you make marks and don't like where they are placed you can erase them with an alcohol pad. Most bodies now have the overspray film on the outside so you can doodle on them with a marker all day and when you're done painting just peel it off.

I use a body reamer to make my holes. You can measure your body post diameter with a set of calipers and then measure your body post hole diameter until you're just a shade larger than your body post or you can just start small and make bigger then test fit. Either way, take your time. The fit of the body to the body posts is one of the most important steps when your body isn't pre-marked from the factory for your specific vehicle. Once I've got my body posts holes reamed, I will begin to make my final cuts around the body and for my fender wells. I make sure to test suspension travel and steering to be certain there will not be any rubs when jumping or turning.

Other than that, the biggest factor in painting a body is patience. Take your time. Paint in light even coats, and cure in between coats with a hair dryer if needed. You may simply be spraying too much paint between coats and not letting them dry before changing color.

Good luck, and don't be afraid to post up some pics. I've got a desert rat sitting on my 2.5 T-Maxx that will probably see paint shortly.

 

[NCNitro]

The bleeding issue is easy to fix. Spray dark colors first, and let them dry thoroughly before doing the next color. As Mel mentioned with light colors, even if you let them dry the color can change depending on the next color. I back almost every light color with either white or silver before doing the next color. But ya gotta let them dry thoroughly no matter what.

For the body post holes, I always trim and fit my bodies why they are still clear, it is much easier to line everything up, plus you don't run the risk of damaging the fresh paintjob trimming it out after you paint it.

 

[david41990]

yea sounds good thanks alot ill be sure to post up pictures of any new work hopefully all comes out well lol

 

[destrucktomaxx]

Not to thread jack but isn't there something you can use to coat the underside of the body after its been painted, to protect the paint and stiffen the body up? Some type of rubber compound I thought.