Axial SCX10 Honcho PART 11 Painting Lexan Body Flat Bed Light buckets with Rattle Cans Build.mpg

PART 11 of the build now. In this video I show the painting of the lexan body using rattle cans.

Playlist for this build http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL228F2710E76F6D78

Cutting out lexan body http://youtu.be/3adPaSenEvs
Washing and applying masks http://youtu.be/5N_VEBmvLmE
Painting lexan body http://youtu.be/HSK5DbL_OR4

It is important to remember the following points: always use paint designed for lexan; make sure the cans have been well shaken; warm cans before use; leave 15 Min between coats and apply 3-6 light coats; back with silver or white for a professional finish.

Some people like to spray outside, if temperatures are cold however I would recommend spraying inside, but remember the place MUST be well ventilated. I use a card box setup under my kitchen hood extract and the addition of a domestic vacuum to draw away the smell and air born particles.

When spraying remember not to get carried away -- you are better to do half a dozen fine coats then two heavy ones. Heavy coats run the risk of the paint seeping under the masking and also blistering or running. After each coat keep the body in a dust free warm location for 15 mins before applying the next coat.

To spray first make sure the can in spraying correctly, apply the paint by passing the can over the area quickly while pressing the nozzle. Stop pressing at each end and do a few passes.

Finally in this video we remove the window masks, this is done working from a corner and pulling flat against the body as with the other masking. If there is some glue residue left this can be rubbed away with a clean cloth.

Removing the overspray film is simple and reveals a high gloss finish to the body, if there is some overspray on the edges this is easily removed.

Allow a minimum or overnight to completely dry, a few days is best and do this indoors where the temperature is warmer and more constant.

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[hgortermarof]

Awesome  just to the point instruction video Thanks so much.

Well done

[rcBitz]

@hgortermarof Thanks for the support. I must make time to do more instruction videos.

[MrNath5150]

i was going to say it gives a nice matte finnish but then you took the film off and its nice and shiniey still looks like the mutts nutts though pretty cool

[rcBitz]

@MrNath5150 Its a great feeling peeling the overspray film off. Soon gets battle scares once on the rocks.

[RcZandMore]

can u paint it on the outside rather than the inside i couldnt watch the full video coz of time wise , but please reply thanks :)

[rcBitz]

@RcZandMore As long as you allow them to dry this is fine, or if you do a light dusting of a copper colour and silver inside this will look like rust :-)

[RcZandMore]

@rcBitz wow thanks for the super quick reply , and thats an awsome idea thanks :P reall car :P can u do a layer of say red as bottom layer (on out side ) then on top pink ( on outside on top of red ) or would it mix

[rcBitz]

@RcZandMore Painting on the inside will make the finish last longer and not scratch but yes you can pain on the outside. You can even paint silver on the inside and your colour on the outside and then when the paint scratches off you will see what looks like metal :-) Hope this helps.

[rcBitz]

@jakehadlow11 Thanks so much. I'm always unsure if people are looking for more entertainment from videos - just like trying to offer some practical easy to follow tutorials. I want to free some time to make some more.

Thanks for your support, rewarding to hear.