Rob McKee Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Some great input here guys. I am a little behind on my painting today but will continue tomorrow. I am going to keep the paint warm, the body warm, and try the hairdryer when I bring the model in. The primer has gassed out and I gave it a quick sand with 2000 grit. Washed the body and now waiting for it to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I've never painted in the snow , but I can write my name . Hey I can do that too!The farthest Iv'e gotten has been J,Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to lay this paint down. So taking all of the great advice I sprayed several thin coats of warmed Tamiya gloss black onto the warmed body. In between each coat I brought the body inside and warmed it with a hair dryer on a low setting. The last coat was a little heavier than the others and gave me a really nice shine. The body is sitting under a lamp to keep it warm while it gasses out. I really want to thank everyone for the great advice. It solved my problem and I have not been told to move out of the house because of stinky paint. Next time I will try to write my name in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looks great from this side Rob,...Did it all come out well ALL THE WAY AROUND THEN ?, black is a tough on to hit just Right, Thats for sure.. Ian... Yes, it did come out all the way around. I'll do a liitle polishing once everything is dried well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't eat yellow snow! Ah, reminds me of the old Frank Zappa song! Haven't heard that in years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sorry Rob, didn't see this topic till just now - first day back at work . Seems you got plenty of good advice anyways as can be expected from this site. I might not have been much help, I try not to paint in the cold (that's why I moved here) . You could always post the bodies to me for painting, I think summer may have finally arrived here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Paul but after hearing about how expensive it is to ship there I'll keep trying. The hair dryer technique works really well. Of course you also must prep everything properly and warm the paint and body. I am happy with the outcome on the T/A and will do some polishing to the car to see if I can get it a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It's looking great, Rob - really a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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