How to Fix RC Paint Mistakes

[@AddamsPlayground]

It never fails that somewhere some bit of masking lift and allows leaking on almost everyone so learning to fix the oops spots is much better than hating a finished product because of drips, leaks and streaks that are going to show up even with good prep! And yes, stickers are a savior of many paint job oops!!!

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah buddy, decal placement is key! Lol! You can hide a lot of sins this way. 🍻

[@yellomello71]

Very cool video. I've thought about doing it with sandpaper a few times, but didn't dare. Thanks for that man 👍

[@poorboysrc]

Right on man, hopefully you're comfortable trying it out now. Keep the grit fine and you're good to go! 👌

[@JeepsCafe]

I've used rc nitro fuel to remove overspray before, but sanding is a great idea as well. Great video Fil!

[@poorboysrc]

I've never tried that method, but I hear it works great! 💪

[@derricksazrc3411]

You sound like Bob Ross in this one to me for some reason. Such a great teacher.

[@poorboysrc]

Hahaha just a couple happy little mistakes. 😆😆😆

[@philmoffett366]

Excellent video👍I did think "hasn't he seen his blue edging?"😯 but it's all under control😅

[@poorboysrc]

It's funny, whenever I'm trying to do something on camera, I tend to botch it! 🤣

[@richardwright7648]

Thanks for the great tips! I’m just about to start my 1st ever paint job 😬

[@poorboysrc]

Good stuff Richard, take your time. I made another video last year: "How to paint an RC body" -- Check it out, there's lots more tips there that'll help you get it right the first time! 👊

[@richardwright7648]

@@poorboysrc Nice one, I’ll check that out 👍🏼 cheers!

[@poorboysrc]

@@richardwright7648 this might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTUpYaOndaaq7s Cheers! 🍻

[@brucenitschkie8024]

Another awesome vid. Thanks Phil

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching, Bruce. 👊

[@rileysvideos2059]

Decals were my solution before I saw this video, tks for the tips! Painting the body is something I dread b/c it doesn't turn out right, I'm gonna try this tks Fil!

[@poorboysrc]

Hey buddy, hope your next one comes out 100%! 👌

[@Ivan92UK]

Hay you got any advise on painting a RC hard body. I sprayed a car body that came out well. Left it for 12 hours to cure. I then use a clean microfibre cloth to clean any contaminants off and then sprayed the body again and I get cracking. Really anouying as I am trying to get a good body shape finish

[@poorboysrc]

Hey there. You can check out this video, where I paint an ABS body. It should provide some help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPUh4l_h75ga7s But when you say "cracking," do you mean the paint was cracking?

[@DustyFingersRC]

My theory on lLexan shells is the paint itself will lift the masking in places so corrections are.always needed. I use the Tamiya stuff and also the Carson alternative which is cheaper. Important to make sure you clean the solution off the body once you have removed the paint. I use an alcohol wipe. 👍🏼

[@poorboysrc]

Good point Damian, I think I forgot to mention that in the video. 👊

[@Ultra-Collector]

Can you use enamel thinner? Also i had two large bottles of that Lexan RC body carbonate cleaner but they were in plastic bottles and they literally had ate through their bottles into the outer clear bags and both bottles dissipated. Stuffs no joke!

[@poorboysrc]

@Ultra-Collector thinners are too aggressive and will cloud the lexan and make it very brittle. It's a no fly zone. Lots of guys use nitro fuel to remove paint. I've never done it, but I hear it works well.

[@bcochener]

‘Can’t see the line can you Russ?’ Haha.

[@poorboysrc]

Hahahaha! I was just blousing, I mean, browsing. 🤣🤣🤣

[@darioson99]

Hi, I've got a question. So my lexan has got scratches from crawling & trailing. Can I just repaint from the inside like on a clear body or do I need to remove the paint & respray all over again?

[@poorboysrc]

If you're looking to get rid of the scratches, your best bet is to try and polish the lexan. Repainting won't help, as the paint is on the inside of the body and the scratches are on the outside.

[@darioson99]

@@poorboysrc Alright thank you very much! 👌😁

[@poorboysrc]

@@darioson99 no problem! 👊🍻

[@Duke373]

Hello, my son tried painting his first RC body and ended up with a few dark blobs of darker paint on his dream RC body. How can I fix this issue? Could I use rubbing alcohol to erase this mistake and once dried repaint?

[@poorboysrc]

Rubbing alcohol won't work. Many guys use nitro fuel, it'll remove the paint easily. I've heard of guys using brake fluid as well, but I've never tried it myself. 👊

[@ak42069]

I’m trying to strip a body but don’t have access to old nitro fuel. I know that brake fluid turns plastic brittle as does acetone. I’ve been told non acetone nail polish remover works but I’m not sure. Any suggestions?

[@poorboysrc]

@ak42069 this will fix you up! www.sunwardhobbies.ca/tamiya-paint-remover-250ml-87183/?absrc=Google&abid=&abcampid=21167249747&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw5jhVavXjXNA9SJhMWmLq3aQqfoHv1Ctvd9_KpNwaBh9wlXdt7f6yxoCHFAQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1

[@ak42069]

@@poorboysrc looks good! Thanks

[@poorboysrc]

@@ak42069 any time! 👊🏼

[@nitrousoxide4341]

I use nail polish to remove a small paint part, now my lexan is opaque, what can I do? THanks

[@poorboysrc]

The Acetone in nail polish remover is too harsh for the lexan and will fog it and make it brittle. Not much you can do at this point, other than put some decals over it, or paint the outside. 👍🏻

[@RadRaf]

Thank you for the content! Enjoy the videos 👍

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching, Rafael. 👊

[@NLRevZ]

Do you know of any sort of adhesive, spray or otherwise, that would perform well in putting decal stickers on the inside of the body? I'm sick and tired of stickers coming off of my basher bodies!

[@poorboysrc]

There are a lot of companies that make aerosol adhesion promoters and adhesives which might be the right pick for you! I've never applied decals on the inside, I don't know if these products would alter the colors at all, but it's worth a test run. DuPont adhesion promoter was the brand I used back in the day, works great! 🤙

[@dustinbillings22]

Can acetone or paint dinner be used on lexam?

[@poorboysrc]

No. They're too aggressive and will fog the lexan and make it brittle. 👊🏼

[@dustinbillings22]

Thank you

[@poorboysrc]

@@dustinbillings22 you're welcome! Tell me, what are you trying to do? Fix a small paint mistake? Or strip a body? Or???

[@dozzer8705]

I came for the tips, i stayed for the Bill & Ted references

[@poorboysrc]

Haha Excellent! 🎸 🎸 🎸

[@colbybradley3265]

Could you do a video on building a predator monster truck

[@poorboysrc]

Like, a white van monster truck with no windows and "free candy" spray painted down the side? Lol, J/K 🤣 Seriously though, I'm not really into those types of trucks, if KZbin paid more I'd be all over it bro! 🍻

[@rworden96]

If my bleed isn’t in a corner area, will you be able to tell it was a repair job once it’s fixed ?

[@poorboysrc]

As long as you're using fine sandpaper as mentioned in the vid, and painting over it, no, you won't see the repair. But be gentle, this paint takes a couple soft swipes and it's gone. If you're too rough, yes, you'll see the repair, especially with a metallic/pearl paint.

[@rworden96]

Just finished my repair.. very happy with it! Thanks

[@poorboysrc]

@@rworden96 wicked dude, glad it worked out! Plz spread some channel love and let your pals know where you got some info! 🤙

[@makestuffbetter19]

Great tips! You got a new sub from me!

[@poorboysrc]

Awesome, welcome aboard! 👊🏼

[@Paul__FC]

Wow, it's like someone knew I over sprayed my porsche! Cheap tape betrayal!

[@poorboysrc]

Hahahaha, cheap tape strikes again! 🤣

[@rcinhand9671]

Nice job!

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks pal! 🤙

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Ahhh nice. Got it

[@poorboysrc]

Hope it was helpful! 👊🏼

[@hendrahendra]

Im gonna need alot of sandpaper.

[@poorboysrc]

For big mistakes you can use nitro fuel. I've never done it myself, but I hear it works great and won't fog the lexan.

[@tylermcneill]

😂great job

[@poorboysrc]

Big hands... 😁👊🏼

[@nickpink25]

Carson paint killer

[@poorboysrc]

What about it? Good for fixing paint mistakes?

[@nickpink25]

The best for rc car bodies doesn’t damage the plastic ,lexan or otherwise made for it in fact

[@poorboysrc]

@@nickpink25 good to know, thanks pal! 😊

[@nickpink25]

@@poorboysrc I know because I’m having to do it at moment unfortunately 🙄

[@poorboysrc]

@@nickpink25 ah brutal, hope it works put for ya! 👍🏻

[@simonkubacki9823]

My advice to you is to get your wife to paint it for you! HeHe

[@poorboysrc]

Hahaha that's the best tip right there! 🤣🍻

[@lillaemeru7812]

ρɾσɱσʂɱ 😂

[@poorboysrc]

For sure! 🤙