cotto Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Anyone out there care to share? Want to try this but don't want to use the masking tape route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/image-16.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/vinyl-top-tutorial-/charger6005.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/my-models/revell-charger-engine.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/my-models/outside-shots-of-10.html]Hosted on Fotki I've never been crazy about the masking tape route either, I'd much rather use the tape for its true purpose. Just shoot the paint from a distance and once dry, lightly sand it with at least a 3200 grit sanding cloth and that's it. Enamel based gloss paint works best because it leaves a heavier orange peel which is what you are going for. Don't forget to add the strips that run from front to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/image-16.html]Hosted on FotkiURL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/vinyl-top-tutorial-/charger6005.html]Hosted on FotkiURL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/my-models/revell-charger-engine.html]Hosted on FotkiURL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/my-models/outside-shots-of-10.html]Hosted on FotkiI've never been crazy about the masking tape route either, I'd much rather use the tape for its true purpose. Just shoot the paint from a distance and once dry, lightly sand it with at least a 3200 grit sanding cloth and that's it. Enamel based gloss paint works best because it leaves a heavier orange peel which is what you are going for. Don't forget to add the strips that run from front to back.Agreed http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/109786-are-there-any-video-tutorials-on-making-masking-tape-vinyl-tops/#comment-1562700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeBee Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I use 3-M spray-mount (spray adhesive). Just a fine light coat to get the desired texture, let it dry, then paint. I like Marcos's approach, too, although I've never tried it; very convincing and it cuts out a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I use 3-M spray-mount (spray adhesive). Just a fine light coat to get the desired texture, let it dry, then paint. I like Marcos's approach, too, although I've never tried it; very convincing and it cuts out a step. I used to do it that way also, it was a trick I learned from Jairus. The fact that this does eliminate that extra step does function better for me. I must apologize because the blue Charger shown on the image was done with the 3M Spray Mount, I just forgot about it. I think you get the same results with both techniques but I think the older I get, the lazier I am becoming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Makes perfect sense to me Marcos! We spend most of our time trying to figure out ways to avoid "orange peel". Well, here's your opportunity to actually strive for it! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Makes perfect sense to me Marcos! We spend most of our time trying to figure out ways to avoid "orange peel". Well, here's your opportunity to actually strive for it! Steve yeap....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks for the info Cruz, looks very convincing and easy to do. That Cuda is just badass man. What did you use for the straps on the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I used Plastruct Styrene Strips for the top as well as the chrome molding that separates the body roof lines from the bottom part of the body. Make sure to add extra primer to the middle of the roof once you add the strips. You want to make sure to recreate the overlap look of the strips. URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/charger008-vi.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/vinyltop2.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/image-10.html]Hosted on Fotki URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1970-revell-cuda/image-12.html]Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Make sure to also look at some 1/1 reference photos for the correct placement of the strips.... URL=http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/my-models/68chargermodel010.html]Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks a million Cruz, you are a talented individual man. I'm going out today to buy me the materials needed to try this. Don't know who the moderator of the forum is but this should be pinned. Lots of great info here. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 In addition to all of the great information from others, a paint you might want to try is a Rust-Oleum product. It is designed to be used on indoor / outdoor projects. I used black but they have a few other colors. It dries with a fine textured finish in one coat. I suggest that if you use this that it would be the last thing you do on the body. I don't think you could mask over it and not have paint get under the tape. If you use a white color it could make a good base for lighter colored tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 What color did you use for the blue Charger? Looks great on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 If you can find it, Krylon has a rattle can product called Make It Suede and it requires minimal effort to come up with a great looking top (or bed liner, for a pick up truck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 What color did you use for the blue Charger? Looks great on it.That is Nassau Blue Metallic from the Testors Lacquer line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you can find it, Krylon has a rattle can product called Make It Suede and it requires minimal effort to come up with a great looking top (or bed liner, for a pick up truck). I still have a can of the tan. I used it for the vinyl roof on a hearse I did last year for NNL East. Great stuff. I've had my can I think at least 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I posted a tutorial on using Make It Suede; you might want to take a look at the final results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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