As usual, good tips for someone who is new to painting Lexan. 🤙🏼 Thanks for sharing Rich.

Thanks for taking the extra effort to demonstrate what the color would look like with the black, silver, or white backers.

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Rich, that color is rich, ha! I may get a new body just to use this paint. looks awesome

Thanks again Rich! The first coat especially with metallic paints, is the most important. (opposite on a real car). It sets the the metallic flakes to a uniform consistancy and eliminates what can be patchy shades of dark and light. It is where you can get a more consistent finish with the metallic paints. Think of the tiny aluminum partictal and how they react to the heaviness of your coats. Wet coats flood the metallic particles and tend to be darker, less sparkle and can give you a mottelled or patchy paint finish. The flake is laying flat and is drowned by colour. A light dusting, for the first coat, I get out the better halfs hairdryer & make sure it's dry, then my next 2 coats would be getting heavier with each coat, then your back up paint to finish. The best part is you don't have to be careful with top coats of clear which can effect that last coat of metallic flakes on a real car. My advice, first coat should almost be a dusting of paint & dry before you apply more paint. All the surfaces should look the same and as you pointed out, try to cover all the nooks & crannies and even give areas you know are going to wear through an extra coat. Cheers Garszy

Great videos on R/C. Always liked Testors paints

Great job!

im excited to see how you did the matte

Great video, really helped. Thank you!

absolutely one of the best presented and spoken tutorials ,thanks so much bud for taking the time out and showing the examples of the backing techniques there really awesome to see like that side by side , 10/10 and will definitely like and sub will look out for more great content from you :-)

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy - glad to help. I'm definitely not an expert painter, but I can lay down a nice body

thats seriously nice !

Thank you for explaining how to use as I normally use tamiya paints & warm the paint up in cold temperatures but I've experienced with pactra in the past & with its (window tint black & flouresnt red & flouresnt green) I find pactra paints oily were as in tamiya paints are matt. When spraying coats. But seeing how different backers/base coat changes the affect really makes a difference. Thank you for showing as I'm in middle of spraying a matrix Mercedes C25 body in pactra candy purple.

Beautiful!!

@TheRCNetwork

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Planning on painting my Baja truck body candy red probably with black under it great video has given me the confidence and desire to try it myself

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out!

Nice video. I have some lime green pearl and metallic midnight black I'm trying this with.

Wow ..! Awesome work. I loved.!

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@rccrawler70

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRCNetwork Thank you for sharing..!

Good looking rig. Getting ready to spray MI Wraith M. Blue. Your video Helped Me A lot. T.Y. thumbs ☝

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, cool, glad to help!

great paint job. what backing color if I were to use candy apple red?

Hey rich, I'm having the issue of when I paint the first base coat, blue, then I back it with with a white, it does not change color, I do about 6 coats for the base, then 2 for the backing, are you supposed to lightly paint the blue on so it's a bit transparent?

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it might be too many coats of the blue. It should still be transparent - I would only do 2-3 coats of the blue

The best colour on RC model)

Nice job. I'm a rattle can painter too. I add 3 more prep steps. First I scuff the inside of the body except the windows with Scotch brite pad, then I wash and dry again and put the body out in the sun for a couple of hours to heat it up. Then just before spraying I run hot water over the can of paint to also warm it up. This allows the paint to come out in a nice even pattern. Now I have a lexan body that will never chip off it's paint. Ever try painting with chrome paint? Tricky, tricky but sooo cool when done. Keep your fine work here.

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

Good tips, Tom.....I've never scuffed the inside, but have heard that. I've never had any pactra paint flake or peel either - and yes, chrome paint is cool....I've used Spaz Stix Ulitmate mirror chrome - super easy to spray

nice explanation of how metallic paints look after you spray it on your rc body! using different backers and things like that. thank you!!! but, what i have to do to let the paint look like on the cap of the spray can? at 5:27 you can see that none of the colours you sprayed match the colour of the cap.

Great video thank you

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks HR137!

Good job m8

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Maybe a subscribe?

Is the body for the UDR

Can’t thank you enough x

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

How did you make the black matte finish? Great job

@TheRCNetwork

5 жыл бұрын

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Any Advice on how to get a Black Cherry color? What would be the first stage color and what would be the backer?

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

It's paint a test strip - you'll likely need a light shade of the red you choose, but not too may coats to get a deeper almost midnight red look

I just bought a new Jconcepts Finnisher for my #v3 KRATON! How did you get your cuts so nice with a dermal or did you use a Hobby Knife?

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Use a sharp hobby knife to score the outside of the body, and then just start tearing on the score line

I do not have a clear body - that said, how might I be able to achieve this same colour or what other paints should I use to achieve it? I have a 1979 model of the Jeep Wrangler CJ5 from the show "Mork & Mindy", which appears to be very close to this same colour (darker, if anything) based on shots from the show - if this helps. Because this model/kit is notably rare and is a collectible, I really don't want to screw this up and I only want to invest in the best for it. Any suggestions from anyone would be much appreciated! (Note: I am in no considerable rush to make it, since I want to do careful, thorough research for my materials. Thus, late replies are welcome!)

Looks great! How long do you suggest between coats? Thanks

@bluebenjamer

7 жыл бұрын

No Humans Allowed of course! 😂😂 Real world experience from Rich may say different. It never hurts to ask. Thanks

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

i usually wait about 15-20 minutes between coats, but it depends on the temp. If the sun's out I usually let it sit in the sun for a bit in between coats.

@bluebenjamer

7 жыл бұрын

The RCNetwork Thanks

@luigynkaren062011

7 жыл бұрын

Ben Cobb 5 mins is all you need if the sun is out, 15-20 mins is over kill as the first coat is lightly it almost dries within a minute, you actually need to wait 20 mins for the last coat as is the most wet coat because is more heavy, so at 20-30 mins is pretty much dried and ready to be handled, i wait atleast 45 mins though so it can cure more, sometimes an hour if I'm in no hurry. Also make sure to stay away from the wind as it can mess with your coats.

@bluebenjamer

7 жыл бұрын

themessiah809 Thanks

Bro is immortal to the chemicals

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

100%! lol

Crazy how three cans of that paint plus a clear car body are over $100. Good, appreciated video, nonetheless.

@TheRCNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you there.

Were can I find that body for a 2wd traxxas slash.

@MrMrWife

5 жыл бұрын

Go on jconcepts

Would this have the same effect on a hard body such a Tamiya clodbuster body if the proper paint was used in reverse order? Such as a silver base coat followed by a metallic green followed by a clear coat?

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt it...the Tamiya line of paints called "TS" is for hardbodies and is designed to make the color on the lid. "PS" (All the Pactra Paints) are for polycarbonate and use the clearness of the body to adjust the color depending on backing color

@amason85

4 жыл бұрын

The RCNetwork thank you for the reply.

Adhertion, is that an actual word, adhere and adhesion together? Awesome vids

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Scott B a grammar or spelling lesson is not what you watched for.....😉

How long do you wait to take the window mask off and how do you get it off without messing up the paint edge?

@TheRCNetwork

5 жыл бұрын

I usually wait overnight - you want to make sure the paint is fully cured and not tacky, so it depends on the temperature. I start the window masks peeling by scraping with an exacting knife on the corner, the peel carefully

@jdtisme9100

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRCNetwork thank you..

I think I missed something. Where did the overspray film come from? Was it already on the clear body or did you apply it at some point? Thanks! Very helpful video!

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, most aftermarket and OEM bodies come with an overspray film (just a clear film)

When a RC body shell comes pre painted from factory it has this like grayish white colour on the inside of the body shell. What is this?

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

They're usually screen printed and not painted. Very few RTR's are painted

Hey Rich, I’m about to mask and paint my proline body. The body has a sunroof window, but didn’t come with a mask for that can I use blue or frog painters tape for that?

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sure - I usually use that Pactra / Testors thin strips as it gives you a clean edge with no bleed through. Some masking tape allows the spray paint to bleed the edge

@nsvaluto48328

4 жыл бұрын

Well I guess Ian going to have to take that chance 1) it’s already sprayed and waiting for backer color will see

@nsvaluto48328

4 жыл бұрын

I came up with a unique idea can you ghost in a label or design after it’s been painted and before backer color?

So u only used one can of each color? I haven’t painted my own body before and I just want to know how much paint I’ll need

@TheRCNetwork

6 жыл бұрын

For this size, yes, one can of the blue and one can of the black

@rcdynamicshots2451

6 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

What is overspray film and where do you get it

@TheRCNetwork

5 жыл бұрын

It comes already installed on most clear bodies

@blakerogers9706

5 жыл бұрын

3m spray mask. Best stuff ever

what makes RC model paint different than regular spray paint or even auto spray paint?

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

RC bodies are very flexible, so the paint has to adhere with out peeling or cracking. There’s extra additives in polycarbonate paint to keep it looking good. If you tried using automotive paint, it would just all peel right out

@kylegeldmaker

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRCNetwork I see, thanks for responding.

So u spray the vehicle upside down with the Truck first blue then black thats how i want my 4s kraton clear body to look blue with black stripes sick looking paint JOB

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, everything is done on the underside of the body - and some paints need a backer to reveal the true color like this metallic blue. The lighter the backer, the lighter the blue. Also, plan to do the black strip at the end with the backer

what pacers colors to get a dark red?

@rworden96

4 жыл бұрын

pactra*

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

You'll have to experiment......pick your red, give it 2-3 coats and back it with Black. A black backer will darken the color. The less amount of red (2 coats) will make it appear more red/black, if that makes sense

Is it possible to paint 🎨 plastic Aarms

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

It's possible, but the issue is whether the paint will stay. it will mostly likely flake off due to the arms bending or get scratched off anyway

@burn1gotbeats

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRCNetwork appreciate you replying & the information Yea that paint wouldn’t last thx😇😎⚙️

Hey! Great vid, body looks great!! I want to make my body the same, where could I get the same paint? I checked in my local hobby shop, but they don't have it. (Btw, I live in the U.K., just if that changes anything) cheers mate!

@TheRCNetwork

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this will work in the UK, amzn.to/2wu7uky

I’ve heard of some people lightly scuffing up the inside of the body before painting. Do you subscribe or see a benefit to that method? Thanks Rich!

@TheRCNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

I know that Chris does from Hemistorm, but I've never needed to, nor seemed any issue with not

@Cooldibs

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRCNetwork gotcha! Looking forward to seeing your new trx4 Bronco in action👍👍 stay safe!

R.I.P. Pactra

@TheRCNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it’s sad….and this was the second time for them. They already discontinued once!

What body is that

@TheRCNetwork

5 ай бұрын

It’s for the Axial Yeti Score trophy truck

@GREENBOY4719

5 ай бұрын

Ok, thanks!

Back the Blue.

@TheRCNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

But I use a paintbrush these days, More cost effective and less inhaling of paint. How would a fool like me go about getting such a result...

Why do you use pactra paints why not tamiya paint? (even though this series is sponsored by pactra)

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

I've always found Pactra's paint a bit better not in just quality, but availability at my local shops, price and also the color assortment - plus I love the metallic blue

@jairusloo4106

7 жыл бұрын

Dang! I've always wanted to try pactra's paint but unfortunately i haven't been successful in finding their paint so i only use tamiya

No gloves? Always throw some gloves on when painting

@TheRCNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Naw, I'm a guy....no gloves needed!😉

@jefftroxell4923

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the fingerprints ;)

Sounds like your using Casey neistat music from his videos.......hmmmmmm🤔

@TheRCNetwork

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I made this video in October of last year....so Casey was still an influence! lol

@Ricky1988blizzy

7 жыл бұрын

The RCNetwork nice guys. I'm a huge fan Casey

I’m so sick of cheap rc bodies. I’m just running mine without it next time

@TheRCNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Bodies help protect what's underneath, tbh