Elliott'n'KS Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I've seen a few pics on here of what looks like a modified wire coat hanger for a body stand. Are these self modified of can they be purchased somewhere?
Belugawrx Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 just coat hangers ....modified in my case,..double sided tape on top have fun Cheers
Foxer Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I use a number of paint stands but the old coat hanger is my favorite .. adapts to any body.
1930fordpickup Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Just be careful to secure the body on the coathanger. Dropped a body painting the rockers twice. Yes I lost it and stepped on it.
Foxer Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Just be careful to secure the body on the coathanger. Dropped a body painting the rockers twice. Yes I lost it and stepped on it. That's a big YES! Having to tape is one reason I tried those other stands. The Tamiya stand (top left) is the worst because the top doesn't lock onto the bottom part. I've ruined more than one paint job with that ill designed stand.
gbdolfans Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I use the blue one.I have taken some soft plastic tubing and put over the part that touches the body. It helps keep the body from moving. Also,bending them outward puts pressure on the sides to hold it. Just don't put so much pressure that you warp the body as you are painting it. Edited March 30, 2015 by gbdolfans
espo Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I have used both the "coat hanger" method and the Tamiya stand. What I may be doing different is that I will tape the contact arms to the inside of the body. This way they will stay put and not fall off. Its worked for me anyway.
Elliott'n'KS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Found a wire hanger and went with that. Hobby Lobby was out if the tamiya stand when I went there today.
Quick GMC Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Just be careful to secure the body on the coathanger. Dropped a body painting the rockers twice. Yes I lost it and stepped on it. That's when you calmly place the remaining parts back in the box, close it, then take it outside and drop kick it across the street
1930fordpickup Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 That's when you calmly place the remaining parts back in the box, close it, then take it outside and drop kick it across the street I did not step on until the second time I dropped the same body. Never did try a redew of the Bill Elliott Tbird. Years ago I do not step on them anymore , for now.
1930fordpickup Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Found a wire hanger and went with that. Hobby Lobby was out if the tamiya stand when I went there today. John the Tamiya stand will come apart if you turn it over to far. I found that out after I purchased it. I need to rig it up so it does not come apart.
DiscoRover007 Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I tend to use solo cups. Crack the lip of the cup and it will adjust to the size of the body and usually fit securely.
Foxer Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I tend to use solo cups. Crack the lip of the cup and it will adjust to the size of the body and usually fit securely. Interesting .. are they a plastic cup? I'm surprised they exert enough tension against the body to secure it. I'm not familiar with "solo cups".
Longbox55 Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Interesting .. are they a plastic cup? I'm surprised they exert enough tension against the body to secure it. I'm not familiar with "solo cups".
charlie8575 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Interesting .. are they a plastic cup? I'm surprised they exert enough tension against the body to secure it. I'm not familiar with "solo cups". Next time you're at Big Y or Price Chopper, Mike, check the plastic-ware aisle, you'll find them there. As I remember, there's a Wal-Mart out your way someplace, they usually have them at good prices. I've been using the Tamiya stand with mixed results. I purchased a Little Motor Kar Ko. stand at NNL-East, and I'm going to be trying it. It feels like it'll be much more secure. Charlie Larkin Edited April 29, 2015 by charlie8575
Foxer Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I'd think they would be a little light to balance a newly painter body on. I can see they would be a large cup, but I'd be a little nervous. Maybe just need some beer to weigh it down.
charlie8575 Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 I'd think they would be a little light to balance a newly painter body on. I can see they would be a large cup, but I'd be a little nervous. Maybe just need some beer to weigh it down. Been listening to Toby Keith a bit lately, eh, Mike? Charlie Larkin
Foxer Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Been listening to Toby Keith a bit lately, eh, Mike? Charlie Larkin Never heard of him .. had to Google and right there I knew why .. country beer drinker I guess .. I doubt he knows what Sam Adams is though .. unfortunate. .. prolly drinks that bottled water .. Bud Edited May 1, 2015 by Foxer
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Paint stands huh? 1936 Ford Coupe WIP by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1957 Ford Custom Tudor by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr 1960 Ford Starliner by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr On the Build by Lovefordgalaxie, on Flickr
charlie8575 Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Hmmm...popsicle sticks? What a great idea. Charlie Larkin
High octane Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 I noticed that they carry the Tamiya paint stands at Hobby Lobby, so don't forget your 40% off coupon.
Tommy Isbister Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) I've tried every paint stand under the sun and I prefer a simple home made body stand built from galvanized steel pipe with a little " simply tacky" applied to the top of the pipe. The simply tacky can be purchased at hobby lobby. Edited January 1, 2016 by Tommy Isbister
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 I just use the "Dry Cleaner" system as well. Just a bent up metal hanger. I don't see any need to get too high tech about it. Many times I'll just use an old spray can with rolled up tape on the top. Works fine as well, & it's free!! Steve
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