How to Paint your RC Body with Multiple Colors - Pactra Paint Series EP4

Here's how I use multiple colors on an RC (Polycarbonate / Lexan) with Pactra spray cans. I go over how to choose your scheme and which color to paint first. There's many ways and techniques, but this is how I make the bodies at The RCNetwork look good!
There will be 4 episodes in this series (if the URL doesn't work, it hasn't been released yet):
1. Prepping your RC Body: • How to Paint Your RC B...
2. Using Metallic Paints: • How to Paint your RC B...
3. Getting a Flat Finish: • How to Paint Your RC B...
4. Using multiple Colors: • How to Paint your RC B...
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[@RedRoxRc]

Absolutely stunning. Not as hard as I imagined. Never done a clear body paint job yet. Thank you for making this video!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching - maybe a subscribe?

[@RedRoxRc]

The RCNetwork yea I’m subbed already

[@one4all989]

You don't know how many have this paint job with the same body because of this video. It's a hit.

[@leolux09]

I needed this tutorial for a clear Ford Fiesta Proline body that I bought for a custom Rally build project. This video greatly eases things for Me. Thanks!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help! Happy RCing!

[@jprme7588]

Your channel helped me be more confident in the rc hobby bc I have no idea what I am doing, your build videos to your reviews and tutorials. Thanks alot

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help, buddy!

[@superjoint57]

I think that looks really sharp!!! Love the color combo. Also love the few decals vs. a hundred of them!!! I am 44 and have always wanted a RC....I’ve waited long enough!!!! 🤪😝👍🏻

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! I too entered RC later in life. I could never afford this stuff as a kid

[@EK-np4nx]

Thanks. I’m planning to get a Ford F100 Body for my Rustler 2wd VXL, and painting was a lot more different than I thought. Thanks again.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad I could help!

[@pyroskeg69]

I finish work at midnight ( Australia) and bam another rc network vid !! Great stuff 😎 Best part of my night is watching these videos when i get home . The dull coat on the tray/ bonnet really set it off 🖒🖒 white stripe with rc network logo's is a great touch of class

[@EFDArt]

Highly agree !

[@diggy2107]

I have watched this more than once and you really nailed it with these colors and this mt410 looks awesome!

[@albertdelatorre5874]

Just bought the same body. Your video was awesome and now I’m a little more confident in tackling the project. Thanks!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Cool - glad to help!

[@thePossum911]

Awesome Job Instructional. And Ended with the Coolest Tune..Tyvm !

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@KIDSLIKEUSxNEFF]

hmm, i have a feeling he was inspired by that packaging in the background. great work in all

[@TheRCNetwork]

Quite possibly!

[@seanmmonaghan]

The music channel L & R shifting made me smile, great job!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@oxman1834]

Sweet!! You can only see one side at a time!! I always say that when I start second guessing my self when taping lines.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, it doesn't have to be perfect

[@DozerBoyRc]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information with us!! Gave me the last piece of the painting design puzzle I felt I was missing!!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help! Happy RCing!

[@RedVenom77]

Subscribed! I'm not stranger to tackling art projects on my fullsize cars, and been wanting to do something for my RCs that no one else has seen or done.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for the sub! The biggest pain on RC's is painting them from the inside out. If you can master that, you're golden

[@RedVenom77]

​@@TheRCNetwork I have a LaTrax Rally shell that I'm going to tackle first. Then I'll look for a new body for my PreRunner and 1/10 project car.

[@CorvusHyperion]

I think you do some of the very best RC videos on KZbin

[@TheRCNetwork]

Wow, thanks for the great comments

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Great job... the flat colors really pop the whole paint job. It's the little details like those that catch the eye.

[@raylauren3220]

I had no idea you paint the inside bro.... Thank you for this!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, first time I ever painted an RC, I was lost figuring our how to paint from the inside

[@Sendythetaco]

Looking extremely fresh! I need as many tips as possible, as my spraying skills are really, really bad. Great video!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help out!

[@garszy]

A perfect class on how to paint Rich! I have a Tekno MT 410, with a Baja VW Beetle body from Pro-Line. Army Green with a holographic chrome engine and American Military Star on the sides and roof. I didn't back the chrome with black instead choosing to back it with the green. I'm so happy I did. The chrome looks so good with a holographic green hue it just came up better than I hoped. First drive on the weekend and on 4S it was crazy fast, the whole car was so impressive. As you know I love my Tekno products, it just wanted to wheelie with the slightest bit of power and then settled on all four wheels. I don't think I got much past half throttle. Amazing MT. Now I have the Pro-Line Rat Rod body that I'm going to paint up, purple backed with gold, some black detailing and the holographic chrome for the engine bay and exhaust pipes. But if I knew how great the Raptor body looked earlier I'd almost be driving around with one on as well. Great work Rich, always learning something and inspired by your finished products.

[@rickjolinsrcrunway5911]

Right on! It's beautiful! Thank you for this video - much appreciated I have a Baja Bug for my vintage RC 10 and I have a Proline 1966 Ford Truck for my T Maxx... Now it's time for me to get to work! Thanks again. These kind of videos really help!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Such useful information your channel has given me and my rc channel the knowledge thanks 🙏

[@TheRCNetwork]

Luke’s Vintage Rc Car Restoration ah, cool. Glad to help!

[@Corrie2078]

Nice music selection at the end.

[@Thedudeabides803]

best rc channel out there. thanks for the tips

[@TheRCNetwork]

I appreciate that!

[@zanderjacobs1834]

Your transitions are sooooo smooth

[@TheRCNetwork]

Spertok Gaming thanks buddy!

[@angelathrall3896]

Excellent results! Love the dull coat idea! Thank you!

[@TheRCNetwork]

You are so welcome!

[@amyandbenb]

Great video and covered my question about spraying a black behind a metallic lighter color to darken it. Cool idea with the dull coat too!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@daleyoung87]

Totally great video, and beautiful finished product!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks SVA!

[@tarunk15]

Great work! I plan to paint my new clear body with same styling and color

[@gimmefuel7268]

Dude that turned out GORGEOUS!!! 😮

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks!

[@iz954]

Great lesson. you just taught me how to paint my rc car thanks.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help!

[@johnwagner4559]

Awesome! Just Awesome! I love your channel. Very satisfying to watch you work. You also give so many great and useful tips that anyone can grasp, weather a beginner or an experienced hobbyist. Thank you and keep the knowledge coming.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks John! Glad to help out!

[@andyb9994]

Very helpful thank you!! 👍 Looks great!!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help, Andy!

[@thepassenger6499]

Thank you very much for this video! It was very informative! :) Your paintjob looks amazing!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching and glad to help!

[@xblumentopfx]

Nice work. Looks beautiful.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Nils!

[@extrahulp]

A perfect film to learn a body painting. Thanks

[@TheRCNetwork]

Wow! Thanks for watching. 😃👍

[@alphamale1568]

I understand that you were specifically using Pactra paints with this body, but in case you didn't know Tamiya has a better choice for the flat sections. I've used Tamiya Polycarbonate PS-55 Flat Clear TAM86055 on many bodies and it works great! : ) Keep up the good work, Jason

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Jason. Tamiya does have a great selection

[@derekgardin1512]

​@@TheRCNetworkTamiya doesn't have a great selection? Coming from the guy who just painted his body blue and black. *eyeroll*

[@ukmitch86]

​@@derekgardin1512maybe you should re read the guy's post...

[@jeffman3]

​@derekgardin1512 Took you six years to read his comment and you STILL misread it. 👌🏻

[@DanTheRVMan]

That blue is probably my favorite color they make. back it with a black paint and it gets so deep. On my TLR 22 I backed it with the Pearl white and it looks amazing.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep! love the metallic blue!

[@Tokemon72]

Beautiful job. Thank you for the video.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@mingohernandez6475]

That turned out awesome

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic video, thanks for showing me how to do it, you have done a awesome Job my friend 👍😊👍 look very professional 👍😍👍

[@ryn7up]

Looks sharp!! Nice work!

[@TheRCNetwork]

ryn7up thanks! 👍😃👍

[@edgarenmiami]

Looks Great!!! Thanks for the video!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Edgar!

[@cnbsdad]

Beautiful paint job!

[@rollingrandy9041]

Sick paint! Good job. Can't wait to try one myself.

[@da_cheeseburger2751]

This was a really helpful video thanks for making them. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Glenn! Always glad to hear good compliments on the videos!

[@benganz7944]

Thanks for being so detailed on all of your videos! I’ll be copying your color scheme and I hope you don’t mind 😅. Just need those rcnetwork decals !

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help out - yes, feel free to use the scheme!

[@timvanasen6711]

Great paint job Rich I'm getting a Axial Yeti Score rtr and putting a Jconsepts Chevy Silverado 1500 Trophy Truck body on it and I want to 2 tone it with white on the front half and the black you used on th back half with a sky blue/silver zigzag stripe to separate it will take 2 stages of removing the stripe masking cause the silver will be between 2 blue stripes thanks for sharing your skills 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Glad to help out -n have fun with that SCORE!

[@timvanasen6711]

The RCNetwork oh I will I have a Ford buddy that will put the rapter body on his yeti he wants a green one and I'm a chevy guy so that takes care of that 👍

[@MrDavalassene]

Very very nice paintjob 👍👍👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Mr D!

[@RCbashingtheKRATON]

nice jobb. i like all your tips...they help out alot..

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks! Glad to help

[@daveo544]

Another great video, thanks again, always a pleasure to watch your very easy to understand and well layed out vids. Would have liked to see you spray the windows, guessing from another of your videos you used tamiya smoke? 1 light coat? A lot of people on forums seem to have difficulties with the windows. Cheers Rich!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, it was a Tamiya product...but 3 coats, very light on each though. You have to be careful with that product, it will pool up and drip very quick

[@marcusallen8615]

beautiful paint job keep them coming

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Marcus!

[@movisesandwichia2]

Nice design man, need to apply this at real car

[@TheRCNetwork]

I agree! Thanks for the nice comments!

[@bccbreaks6712]

What truck are you putting this on? Would that body fit on an axial deadbolt? I think the deadbolt has a 12 inch wheelbase, would a 12.3 be ok? Thanks! AMAZING VIDEO!

[@TheRCNetwork]

It's going on a Tekno MT410 - 1/8th scale monster truck. Although the WB is close (13.5"), it's quite wide as well.

[@bccbreaks6712]

@@TheRCNetwork Ok thanks!

[@bradleyanderson3624]

Hey rich wondering would you consider making a video on how to choose the right diff oil for different terrain

[@Roger-nu2ec]

Nice work👍

[@robertwren2289]

Good job.

[@jonathancholak7082]

Great job

[@damiantynan1460]

Very helpful vid thanks 🤔😃👍

[@sportbikeboy]

Beautiful work

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks savvy!

[@michelraymond286]

Wow ! Pure beauty ! Perfect work ! ✨💙✨ 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks michel!

[@michelraymond286]

The RCNetwork. You help me good ! Thank you !

[@ShogunGlock]

Amazing paint job dude!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks SG!

[@Tigerball23]

love the outlaw black color im planning to do my 1st paint with the outlaw black will i need to use a clear coat after the black. Also how you get the window look like that

[@DaveCraige]

Nice work!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@Jose.Q_]

The truck looks sick 🔥 , I wish I looked at this vid before I painted my Baja 5t vw body , I did things backwards I painted the outside not the inside and I scuffed the body with sandpaper so the spray paint can stick to it more better

[@TheRCNetwork]

Oh, yikes...Well, maybe next time

[@Jose.Q_]

@@TheRCNetwork ......it looks pretty good the way how I did it even tho I painted it on the outside a 2 tone color red on the bottom and white on the top half , I'm not a basher like all the other baja 5t owners doin crazy jumps and flipping it , the paint job I did should last long and I clear coated it twice so it has a real good shine to it

[@jprme7588]

@@Jose.Q_ Nice

[@RattrapRC]

Great tutorial

[@FLSharkdiver]

#TheRCNetwork I really like how you masked that strip down the side of the truck! Superb job Mate! I am working on my first body for my #v3 #KRATON.. I got a clear JConcepts Finnisher body and will be going with Blue and Silver colors from Tamiya and using Bittydesign for my Liquid Mask!! Any pointers?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Always paint your darker colors first

[@ralphhowing3473]

I've got a tip, I see you have small tape bleeding. I'd take your clear mat and spray your tape lines before you put the first of the main coats it should help seal the tape a little better and it being mat it works like a primer!!! Ralph

[@TheRCNetwork]

Good info! I haven't tried that before

[@ralphhowing3473]

@@TheRCNetwork give er a try. Ralphie

[@russellcompton843]

Looks dope!!!🤙

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@tobywalker8644]

Nice job ol son!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy

[@Moonsauc3]

The thumbnail didn't do this paint job justice. It needs to be seen decaled up. Thanks for the ideas 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching and the compliments!

[@offroadrc4705]

Came out real nice. I noticed you must have put some tint on the inside windows off camera

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, added some tint to match my other body for the MT410

[@bccbreaks6712]

If you are doing 3 colors, blue, white, and black, how many cans of each paint do you need to put on enough? Is one can of each enough? How long do you wait between coats? Do you have to cut out the decals or are they precut? Thanks!

[@RCRetro]

Great video.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks RC Retro! Make sure and check out all 4 Pactra paint videos....this was the fourth

[@XxMRJDNo7xX]

Its helped me alot this vid thanks 👍🏻👍🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice!

[@eclipsexoxoxox]

looks so sickkkk

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks!

[@YTias]

do most lexan bodies have that film already over it? or is that something you applied? i watched the video and was stunned at the end when you peeled it off but i didn't recall seeing the application of that. seems like a thin plastic film from factory? if someone else knows any help is needed, about to endeavor on a paint job of my own and i want to know all the tricks haha. thank you in advance if you see this.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, most bodies come with the overspray film already applied

[@nj609eagle]

Great video to get me going with my first paint. With four colors of Green, Dark Green, Silver and white. Thinking paint silver after dark green but as a Fresh coat before white. Would this be correct?

[@TheRCNetwork]

The last colors you want to paint are silver and white. Anytime you put a dark color over a lighter color, it will darken that color. It sounds like you have the right order though

[@MarkusSanarko]

Nice tutorial! Where can I get the lexan body? any suggestion where to shop?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help. Here's the body I painted: www.prolineracing.com/product/1-8-2017-ford-f-150-raptor-clear-body-monster-truck/PRO346800.html

[@HunterTravels]

This was super thanks.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help!

[@NIRAJPATELV]

WoW superb Gr8 Job CHEERS

[@Lawzy]

Thanks for the series. So far as process, after you painted the internal white, did you remove the window masking and sprayed the shell in Tamiya Smoke paint?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help! After I painted all of the colors, I peeled the window masks and sprayed the Tamiya Smoke (window tint). Many, many very this layers is the key for this one...it will distort really quick if the layers are too thick. you do have to be careful of any white sections, as the Smoke could turn that darker. Then peel the overspray layer

[@RCTeamAustria]

nice work!

[@billymanilli]

I honestly wonder if the quality of the rc (polycarb) paints has become less lately (EPA regulations causing formula changes or otherwise...)... I've been doing this stuff for almost 40 years, now, and it seems like the past 10 years or so, I have trouble with paint adhesion... After a crash or something, I'll notice paint just coming right off the body like it was made of cling wrap. I have no idea what the deal is! I've always prepped them very well, making sure there are no oils or contaminants of any kind, and never had issues (I must've done over 200 bodies in my life so far) until recently.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I can't agree more! I wouldn't doubt it, especially in CA where I'm from. I know that I've had issues in the past with prep, but I've refined my skills. The only other issue I have refined was that first coat being very, very light. Just enough to mist onto the body. Lastly, I know some people recommend hitting the inside of the body with a scotchbrite just to add texture for adhesion. I've never done this, but have heard it helps

[@GeddyRC]

I feel like an idiot, the whole time I'm wondering why you're painting the INSIDE of the car, not realizing that it's clear and thus, it can't get the paint scratched when it inevitably flips over, if the color is on the inside. Lol, I'm a dumbass. Very interesting final product - it looks great!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Bingo! Thanks for stopping by!

[@aztlannative162]

Tastefully done 👌🏾

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thank you 🙌

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Do Nitro fuel vapors affect paint? Maybe use a 3M dual filter mask with VOC cartridges when using solvent spray paints?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I would assume so.

[@gregory9157]

Nice info. Thank you 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregory9157]

@@TheRCNetwork Thank you for taking the time to respond 👍

[@richarddarlington1139]

For crisp, clean lines, I use 3M's 1/8" blue vinyl masking tape. It seals tight, and it's flexible enough to turn nicely without puckering up. Also, go to Home Depot and pick up a roll of 6'' masking paper. All those strips of tape to cover the rear of the body are a haven for leaks. NO LEAKS ALLOWED! I can do 4 colors with only one mask. First, outline all masking with the 1/8'' vinyl tape. then, fill in the mask with ordinary masking tape. Cover larger areas with 6'' paper with masking tape along one edge. Spray the darkest color first, pull off the 6'' paper, spray the second color, then, pull off the masking tape fill-in, leaving the 1/8'' vinyl tape, spray the third color, pull off the 1/8'' vinyl and spray the final, lightest color. Now you have a 3-color paint job with a nice 1/8'' outline in a 4th color. Try this method. I think you'll like it! Just, choose your colors wisely and you'll have a very cool body. You should see my 1/10 stadium truck bodies. Using the old Autographics Indy car markings, I did one in Valvoline colors (Light and dark blue, white, and red) and the other in Miller Genuine Draft livery (red, white, and gold). All done using the method I just described. No special skills required. Choosing the right colors, a layout that compliments the style lines of the body, and careful placement of the markings, all come together in a body you created yourself and can be proud of. Remember... NO LEAKS!

[@scottfirman]

Do you have a video on doing this? I really think the hardest job is masking. If you mess that up, you messed up the whole thing.

[@xblumentopfx]

Same I was just thinking. Do you have a video of that? It would be great for sure.

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@scottfirman Sorry, no video ( not my thing). Check out the forums R/C Universe and R/C Groups. Lots of helpful stuff about all things R/C.

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@xblumentopfx The method I described is fairly straightforward. Just think it through and take your time.

[@LilGamez21]

Could this work with an N64 since it's already dark inside could I just skip the backer and just use the paint?

[@bmanjohnson51]

I painted the raptor truescale body for my slash 2WD. It is metallic blue with metallic gray bumpers, wheel arches, and side skirts. It looked great when it was done. Now it's a little busted. (Basher truck) 😂😭😭😂

[@pedmar0072]

Nice!!!

[@laz2135]

Came amazing love it

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks LT!

[@xmaxxfan1857]

Great video I learned a lot thx

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@zachfigus1110]

I’m using an orange with a little bit of black which color should I do first

[@TheRCNetwork]

Depends on how you want the orange to look, but I’d paint the black first and then the orange last. I’d back the orange with white to make it “pop” more. If you paint the black over the orange, it can turn it darker.

[@unboxinglife7114]

Once you peeled off the manufacturers side windows/screen etc how did you tint/treat these sections?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Unboxing Life I used about 5 coats of Tamiya PS Smoke - which is used for tinting

[@unboxinglife7114]

The RCNetwork legend thanks buddy! Great work on this. I’m planning to do the same but with black \ Firey orange and reverse the diagonal stripe the other way 👍🏼 awesome content, really useful stuff my man!

[@unboxinglife7114]

The RCNetwork Dude, thanks for the tips man! Really helped. I used the Pactra outlaw black, sprint white & went for fiery orange where you did the blue. Wow what a result. Missed the sunroof and messed up the cab rear window but for a first shot I’m happy with it. Come take a look on my channel, your thoughts would be appreciated 😎

[@JeffRigney]

Nice. Hood vents would’ve looked good black.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Hello! After painting my R/C Body, could I coat it inside with rubberized Flex Seal? If it does not react adversely with the paint, it might give the lexan more impact resistance. Just a thought.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, sure....I haven't done it personally, but I know lots of people that do. I would test a small section first before going to town though

[@MrGsxr10001]

Why did you leave the blue so thin ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

The Blue is just a coating..the black is what really turns it blue. It's a two stage paint

[@nsvaluto48328]

Do you know the water droplet effect can that be done with lexan paint? Others have said only works with enamel paint is lexan paint enamel base ? Can you give tips if you did this thanks

[@TheRCNetwork]

I've seen it done, but have never tried

[@nsvaluto48328]

Do you think it will work? Will look awesome? I thought the hood, driver and passenger sides thanks