Yahshu Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I've got an AMT GT 350 Mustang donor for my Eleanor, problem is the the kit plastic is molded in a real high gloss red. Whats the best why to prep this so the paint will stick, I don't really want to have to sand each & every part if I don't have to. Thank you in advance for your tips & tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) All you need to do is just go over the body with 800 grit paper , then primer, you dont have to sand, but it will help the primer stick much better, but that is up to you Edited May 8, 2013 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 My apologises, I should have been a bit more specific, The Eleanor body is resin, so no problem there, the problem is with the donor items, engine, interior, chassis etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I've researched this myself over the past couple of years, looked at the results under magnification and tested paint adhesion. Thoroughly scrub with a toothbrush, hot water and an abrasive cleanser like Comet or BonAmi. Guaranteed and pretty quick. Removes any molding die release lubricant as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I broke out a Ford GT40 and copied Bills' recommendation of the tooth brush, hot water and cleanser. The body had a dull finish and looks like it's ready for primer. Highly recommended method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Eddie Fluck and several of the other top resin casters counsel a 24 hr soak in Bleche White . I've followed their advice and never had any problems . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Pick up some ScotchBrite Pads. I use the Green and it gets down into tiny crevices. Then just wash with a toothbrush, soap and water. CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Eddie Fluck and several of the other top resin casters counsel a 24 hr soak in Bleche White . I've followed their advice and never had any problems . Bleche white has been changed....is it the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Bleche white has been changed....is it the same? Sure is ! It'll strip enamel paint too . Found that out the hard way ! Lmao ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 My apologises, I should have been a bit more specific, The Eleanor body is resin, so no problem there, the problem is with the donor items, engine, interior, chassis etc Eddie Fluck and several of the other top resin casters counsel a 24 hr soak in Bleche White . I've followed their advice and never had any problems . Just to clarify, the question was about scuffing the styrene KIT parts, not the resin body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Pick up some ScotchBrite Pads. I use the Green and it gets down into tiny crevices. Then just wash with a toothbrush, soap and water. CadillacPat While Scotchbrite WILL scuff a surface nicely, I've looked carefully at the results of using BOTH Scotchbrite AND Comet under magnification. For intricately detailed and convoluted parts like engines, etc, Scotchbrite simply cannot get in all the crevices. It is physically impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'll second (or third?) the powered cleanser. I use "Bar Keeper's Friend". I scrub everything but the clear and chrome with that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 While Scotchbrite WILL scuff a surface nicely, I've looked carefully at the results of using BOTH Scotchbrite AND Comet under magnification. For intricately detailed and convoluted parts like engines, etc, Scotchbrite simply cannot get in all the crevices. It is physically impossible. Bill you would need a microscope to detect any molecule sized gaps left when using ScotchBrite on plastic. Just as I'm sure the same tiny gaps would show up after brushing with Ajax. ScotchBrite works fine for recessed and molded areas. Just squeeze and twist. It's what most AirBrushers use for painting Plastic. Adhesion is not problematic. There are different colored gauges of ScotchBrite, I use the green. CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I am assuming this would boil down to using what you like or prefer and using it often. Both sounds like they would do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Bill you would need a microscope to detect any molecule sized gaps left when using ScotchBrite on plastic. Just as I'm sure the same tiny gaps would show up after brushing with Ajax. ScotchBrite works fine for recessed and molded areas. Just squeeze and twist. It's what most AirBrushers use for painting Plastic. Adhesion is not problematic. There are different colored gauges of ScotchBrite, I use the green. CadillacPat No point arguing. I'm going to have to go with what I've seen with my own highly critical eyes, interpreted by my critical-thinking mind, rather than do what "most AirBrushers use for painting Plastic". If you're happy with your method, that's really all that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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