OK I've never painted an RC car body before and now I have to.

I have a Micro T body that I have to paint for my wife's MT and I understand I shoot paint on the inside of the body. I won't need to mask windows since the body has decals to put in place of the windows.

Now a few quick questions . . .

1 -- What is a good rattle can paint to use? Pactra? Testors? What sticks to Lexan really good without flaking off?

2 -- Is there anything to do to the body before painting, like wiping it with alcohol or anything?

3 -- Do I have to shoot any type of sealer over the paint when I am done to help keep it from flaking off?

4 -- The body color will be pink . . . will I need to shoot white behind it to keep it bright?

5 -- Trim body first, then paint, correct?

6 -- Any other tips or things I should know before I start?

Thanks! :wave:

OK I've never painted an RC car body before and now I have to.

I have a Micro T body that I have to paint for my wife's MT and I understand I shoot paint on the inside of the body. I won't need to mask windows since the body has decals to put in place of the windows.

Now a few quick questions . . .

1 -- What is a good rattle can paint to use? Pactra? Testors? What sticks to Lexan really good without flaking off?

if you are using a can, the only lexan paint is pactra.

2 -- Is there anything to do to the body before painting, like wiping it with alcohol or anything?

wash it with warm soap and water

3 -- Do I have to shoot any type of sealer over the paint when I am done to help keep it from flaking off?

this goes with #4 also, use the regular pactra r/c white paint, i hear the "backing" white paint actually makes it flake easier, why ? i dont know. make sure you have enough pink on, or it will look blotchy. also, many light coats is better than 1 or 2 heavy coats !! and let it dry in between coats, you will see the paint turn a dull shade as its drying.

4 -- The body color will be pink . . . will I need to shoot white behind it to keep it bright?

5 -- Trim body first, then paint, correct?

yes, get your body holes, its alot harder to poke 4 holes in the right spot when the body is painted.

6 -- Any other tips or things I should know before I start?

since you are shooting a little body, wear gloves, your hand will be pink and your guy friends will make fun of you. if you get the stuff on your fingernails, it almost does not come off. unless you have laquer thinner !! that will go over real bad with your guy buds !!
Thanks! :wave:

good luck !! post a pic when you are done !!

If using two or more color schemes, remember to paint the darker color first. :)

If you're trimming it first you need to cover all cutouts with masking tape to prevent overspray.
As far as mounting holes just mark them with a reamer where they need to go, it keeps you from making a big mess.

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WOW those are small bodies pretty hard to paint.