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Post by Calvin on Aug 17, 2014 22:37:31 GMT -5
Much better than the Blue Tape which was better than masking tape. Blue tape is for masking the inside of houses (Water base paint) |
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Post by mrpeters on Aug 17, 2014 22:51:14 GMT -5
I've been using scotch blue edge lock that is made for metal. I have tried frogtape, 3M automotive masking tape, all kinds of stuff.
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Post by senn65 on Aug 18, 2014 9:45:48 GMT -5
Tamiya tape is the best for modeling bar none. It is very thin so it doesn't cause large volume of paint to build up against the edge that causes chipping when removed.
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Post by mrpeters on Aug 18, 2014 9:49:27 GMT -5
I should give it another try. It was the first tape I tried to use and I thought the thin tape was the reason for bleeding. It probably wasn't.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 17:43:59 GMT -5
Got the Tamiya tape in yesterday and I gotta say, much better. Here is the engine cover.  |
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Post by senn65 on Aug 22, 2014 20:56:49 GMT -5
Looks great, nice sharp edges. Keep up the good work.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 17:25:31 GMT -5
Here's an update. Just when I think I'll be able to finish this paint I still have more to do!  |
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Post by senn65 on Aug 26, 2014 19:27:45 GMT -5
Yes the underwing. What car is this?
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Post by INDY22IAM on Aug 26, 2014 20:35:00 GMT -5
I thought is was going to be the Sunoco car but I just looked that up and it is totally different. Nice clean lines, I hate painting too (only when something does not come out right). Which is 75% of the time.
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Post by chromehorn08 on Aug 26, 2014 21:52:52 GMT -5
Very nice paint job! Conway Detroit last year?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 5:13:40 GMT -5
It is based on the Ana Beatriz/Mike Conway paint job from last season, but it is a 'fictional' with red and blue instead of the orange/light blue. I use this paint scheme in iracing, so I decided to do a 1/18th replica.
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Post by senn65 on Aug 27, 2014 11:24:48 GMT -5
It is based on the Ana Beatriz/Mike Conway paint job from last season, but it is a 'fictional' with red and blue instead of the orange/light blue. I use this paint scheme in iracing, so I decided to do a 1/18th replica. Looked close to the Detroit but the iracing replica will be a cool fantasy car. |
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Post by trevor83 on Aug 31, 2014 12:28:44 GMT -5
I worked with Ana last year at Indy. Your paint was confusing the heck out of me because it looked familiar but off at the same time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2014 18:46:07 GMT -5
Getting closer... Have to thank Gary for the excellent decals, had a couple of issues putting them on but luckily I did have some extras! Next move is to paint the fasteners, then clear coat. A bit concerned with that as I've read some horror stories via google about Krylon spray paint then adding clear coat.  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Sept 14, 2014 19:30:24 GMT -5
Use TESTORS Clear and you will not have a problem. Seriously.
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Post by jaw12287 on Sept 14, 2014 19:30:32 GMT -5
If I can offer some advice, I would useFuture Floor Polish instead, especially if you've used Krylon or Rustoleum. I had a car completely done except for clear coating and when I sprayed it, the paint and decals all crinkled and looked awful. I had to completely start from scratch again, which left me more than a little salty.
If you do use Future, I usually pour some into a paper cup and brush it over the car. After that, take a paper towel and dab away the excess. After the second coat, the car should be good to go with a nice solid coat to protect it and has a real nice shine when light hits it
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Post by jaw12287 on Sept 14, 2014 19:34:18 GMT -5
Or trust Stu, he is far more knowledgeable than me  |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 14, 2014 19:35:23 GMT -5
DONT USE KRYLON CLEAR! It will be 100% disaster if you do...I guarantee you the decals will get ruined and something will react with the paint job.
Go with Future floor wax....which is actually now called Pledge With Future Shine.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2014 19:49:03 GMT -5
Use TESTORS Clear and you will not have a problem. Seriously. This is what Chrome had suggested to me via PM. And Chaparral2k, I did have Krylon clear in my hand at Walmart yesterday, but decided that I better get a 2nd opinion lol! Which Testors clear should I use? www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes2936.htm |
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Post by chromehorn08 on Sept 14, 2014 20:11:50 GMT -5
In my message I advised you to use Testors clear. To test Krylon in spare plastic and spare decal to see if it would damage it. Testors was recommended to me by everyone else also.
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Post by chromehorn08 on Sept 14, 2014 20:28:14 GMT -5
The paint and Zaxby's livery look great BTW!
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Post by indy on Sept 14, 2014 20:49:26 GMT -5
The car looks great. I would recommend the lacquer clear over the enamel clear as their enamel clear can yellow over time. The lacquer is very forgiving and pretty much goes over everything without issue.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 14, 2014 20:52:35 GMT -5
They are recommending Testors Clear Lacquer or Model Masters Clear Lacquer. NOT Testors Enamel as that will for sure eat your ALPS decals.....IMO I still would use Future even though the Testors Lacquer is pretty safe I would still be worried putting it over that paint job with those other unknown types on it.
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Post by mrpeters on Sept 15, 2014 0:09:50 GMT -5
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Post by mrpeters on Sept 15, 2014 0:15:28 GMT -5
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Post by senn65 on Sept 15, 2014 10:13:45 GMT -5
The car looks great. I would recommend the lacquer clear over the enamel clear as their enamel clear can yellow over time. The lacquer is very forgiving and pretty much goes over everything without issue. Jordan Future yellows over time as well. |
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Post by senn65 on Sept 15, 2014 10:17:36 GMT -5
What you have here is really nice indy. Looks like you've done many of these for the results.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 11:09:01 GMT -5
What you have here is really nice indy. Looks like you've done many of these for the results. Ha! The last model car I attempted was some years ago and I never finished it. Along with my CART Visteon and Castro cars, they still sit in a box somewhere. I'm gonna go for the testors and will definitely do tests before I spray the whole thing. And Mike, yes; it is me! Dunno if I'll do a speedway wing for this or not. |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Sept 15, 2014 11:55:18 GMT -5
Yes, my bad and I should have specified. Testors Lacquer. Goes over anything and everything I have tried it on with no issues. The thing I don't like about the Future is that if you do have a mistake(Lint, or piece of hair)it is very difficult to fix as it peels rather than sands. Just my two cents.
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Post by indy on Sept 15, 2014 14:02:59 GMT -5
Yes, my bad and I should have specified. Testors Lacquer. Goes over anything and everything I have tried it on with no issues. The thing I don't like about the Future is that if you do have a mistake(Lint, or piece of hair)it is very difficult to fix as it peels rather than sands. Just my two cents. I believe Future can be removed with Windex or other ammonia based products. Jordan |
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