Kaleb Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) I do know that it is possible, so im going for it. Several monthes ago Hot Rod(I think) magazine published an article on paint rolling a car. So heres the first part, there will be another coat then wet sanded and adding layer until I get the smoothness Edited April 1, 2010 by Kaleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I saw the body and sooo thought it was a Monogram 69 Camaro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimastergary Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nice will be watching this build to see how it goes I have brush painted models before when i wanted them done so I could go on to the next one they looked ok but later the paint started coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) After abandoning brush-painted bodies decades ago, I have gone back to it in a small way; I found an acrylic paint that replicates the heavy-flake gelcoat on my 1:1 dune buggy, and brushing it is the only way to apply it: I'm also using it on a RM chopper I'm doing for my son, but I have no pics hosted of that one yet Edited April 1, 2010 by VW Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85firebird Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) Who said you cant roll paint on a car? Sure it aint no show car but, cant beat it for 15bucks. I actually still have 2 coats of paint left to put on it, and buff the paint. Edited March 31, 2010 by 85firebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 So heres the first part, there will be another coat then wet sanded and adding layer until I get the smoothness I just read this part again, and I'd think twice about wet sanding it.....if the label on the paint bottle says anything like 'water cleanup' or 'water-based,' wet sanding might break the paint down like stripper. When doing an early test of the metalflake acrylic, I used a clear acrylic as the top coat - it's called 'Triple Thick' - I tried to wet sand it to get it smooth, and it started coming off in gooey sheets. I now lay down a couple coats of Tamiya TS-13 spray after the clear acrylic, and the shine is great even without any sanding. brush your paint out on a spare body or a plastic spoon, and after it's plenty dry(like overnight) try a couple different clear topcoats and see what gives the best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Camariac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I will have to see if its water based or not. It seems to have more silver at the bottom since I mixed the two so im hoping that brings it out and finish with a silver fade...I ran across the fade by accident last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I ran across the fade by accident last night. Sometimes those are the best kind of accident. Please keep us posted as you make progress on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I looked and bad news for me... its acrylic water based paint. but I have dry sanded with 2000 grit on paint just enough to get the lines out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Man, I LIKE that Firemaro!!! THAT is a GREAT combnation of parts!!! Ingenious!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) Who said you cant roll paint on a car? Sure it aint no show car but, cant beat it for 15bucks. I actually still have 2 coats of paint left to put on it, and buff the paint. I don't know whether to call it a "Firemaro" or a "Cambird", but I do know it's an F-Body with an IDENTITY CRISIS!!! Edited April 2, 2010 by highway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mustang3.8 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Who said you cant roll paint on a car? Sure it aint no show car but, cant beat it for 15bucks. I actually still have 2 coats of paint left to put on it, and buff the paint. Nice job. What kind of paint did you use, and how did you apply it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Havent updated in awhile, been too busy. I did figure out what I wanted to do It will be the same color but a shade darker and im going to get a fine tip brush and freehand silver flames. Other than that the paint is coming out supprisingly smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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