Let’s Paint Some Track! 🖌️🏁🏎️

[@daz1975ify]

Good work , an easy way to stop the paint bleeding under the masking tape is to do the masking and the do a light coat of clear laquer. This will seal the tape and if theres any leaks there clear !

[@MPSlotCar]

Oh now that’s a good tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@tedulmer7880]

Looks great, I usually pull the tape off before the paint dries to prevent tearing of the painted surface. Your method worked perfectly. Really nice job!

[@dannywiley4072]

Looks great Mass! If you had the track on its side and painted straight at it, it would help the bleeding. Also light coats to start with helps. When the track is laying down flat and your painting at an angle, it is more likely for the paint to bleed in those seems. It’s all about the angle and amount of paint to start with.

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks Brother! Wow thanks for the tips, I’ll keep that in mind moving forward. Cheers! ✌🏼

[@pats-slots]

Hey mp looks great can’t wait to see the right corner rock completed I think you’ve got a lot of work ahead of ya before that’s done Fantastic vid

[@MPSlotCar]

Thank you Pat!

[@tonytibbs1974]

Cool job mate, looking forward to the tyre painting.

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks Tony! ✌🏼

[@BryanColoroso]

Thank you! Learning alot

[@tcase101]

Thanks for showing how you paint your track! I want to paint mine too. Hopefully I get it done sooner than later.

[@MPSlotCar]

No problemo brother! Nice, lots of options out their on painting, find the one that works best for you and go to town 😁

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

That looks awesome, I might have to give it a try

[@slotcardude68]

Thanks for sharing this slotbrother!!!!!

[@MPSlotCar]

Thank you Slot-bro!

[@keithfilkins2043]

Thanks man,looks great and thank you for the tips!

[@markbondy]

Great video Massimo. Appreciate it. Have been thinking about painting my track. Another example is great help.

[@Roland_Rohrle]

Nice job 👍🏻😎🏁

[@TojuRacing-440]

Great video, props for the Vegeta T-shirt!

[@MPSlotCar]

Haha thanks brother! It’s over 9000!

[@TheDeLeonSlotCarRaceway]

It looks great. I would love to paint mine. I’m just not ready to pull it all apart. And start the process .

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi brother! Yeah it’s a little bit of a daunting task. I remember regretting it when I first started because I would take a step back and realize I have to take apart the whole track lol. But the look once finished is worth it in my opinion. Not to mention the extra grip.

[@lindseyangell986]

I think painting a track has to be a thought before you assemble the final layout on a couple tabletops! Great idea!

[@MPSlotCar]

@@lindseyangell986 agreed 100% In my case although I didn’t have any intentions of painting the track when I built and assembled everything. It was an idea that grew on me as time went on and after seeing the amazing work done by Boone. In a ideal world yes you’re right, it would be nice to paint first and build after. But if there’s someone like me, Boone or anyone one else that painted afterwords, it is doable. Some work is involved but nothing crazy. Thanks for watching! Cheers✌🏼

[@wjspade]

@@lindseyangell986I’m still in the process of picking a final layout for my track. I’ve already made a few design elements inside of a couple of curves that I know will be staying. I used foam board and made my own shoulders instead of buying them from Carrera. This method is giving me the opportunity to make different types of curbs, rumble strips, gravel traps, etc. On one curve in particular, I made the shoulder on the outside lane SUPER slick, which takes away the advantage of wall sliding along the outside lane. I can’t wait to get it finalized and paint my track to match. I’m taking inspiration from COTA and will be doing a swoopy red, white, and blue with stars theme all over my curbs, shoulders, and runoff areas.

[@lindseyangell986]

The track that Marty Ford has is not my goal, only something that later will be for any kids, young adults to play on…

[@Dennis-rq6jf]

Looked good Thanks.

[@PeterLufrano]

Looks great! So much better than what I did lol!

[@MPSlotCar]

lol

[@meangreenst3]

Great job, Massimo! Now let’s win that car 😁

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks Nick. Haha let’s get it!!

[@ant1374]

Great job Mass! 👍

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks brother!

[@ericsmith2562]

Thanks for the video! I’m about to embark on painting my track, great info!

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks for watching Eric! Nice let me know how it goes! Cheers ✌🏼

[@rhysthomas209]

Fantastic work massiom, it's looking good, love the stickers 😀 😄

[@steves.922]

Looks nice!

[@aeliayousaf]

would love to see a detail build video of the foam rocks. I have seen Boones vids but would like to see his techniques applied.

[@Dafingers1]

Will come back n watch reply later. Prep work done correctly is the key..rust-olium has been my goto for decaded..won't be sorry..oh, did I mention a bit of patience. Now days with instant media response. We need to work at being patient. As I say it's like watching paint dry. Patience is! Thanks for your inspirational video..nice job

[@MPSlotCar]

Hiya Dafingers! Thanks for the comment buddy and thanks for watching! ✌🏼

[@tzimmer2]

looks really good... I'm not gonna do it. But its still a nice look for your track. 👍

[@HughesGarageSCA]

Your best video to date. 🙌

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks Hughes ✌🏼

[@FullEarthWorkshop]

Fun vid…thanks!

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks for watching ✌🏼

[@RagTop-Pat]

Missed the live show!!!! 😢 Looks great thanks for sharing. I’m going to try this but clean it with mineral spirits and scuff it, and wipe it down with alcohol, prime it, and then use the texture. Paint is a real rough texture. I think I hope. Lol Thanks for sharing!!

[@MPSlotCar]

Mineral Spirits is a great option too. Let me know how it goes bother! Cheers and happy painting!

[@BoonesSlotCarGarage]

Looks amazing buddy, great job… don’t think I could do any better…

[@MPSlotCar]

😂 ohhh I think you can haha. Thanks for the tip again. Adding the Krylon really added more bite to the track

[@BoonesSlotCarGarage]

@@MPSlotCar no problem 😉 buddy

[@andrewjackson-aj]

Massing, great job. Did you cover the led sensors ?

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi AJ, yes sir, tough to see I guess in the video but they were masked off as well

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

Although I find the typical tracks too black, this is looking a bit too bright for me. With the rubber marks, it's way better, but unfortunately unlike a real track those are only in the middle. Maybe use a dreamel with a sacrificial tire to make marks everywhere?

[@johnminehan7664]

How did you tape off the sensors? Nice job looks really good

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi, I just used the painters tape and made sure to cover the entire sensor. I left some extra and pushed in around the sensor using something thin like the Slot It Allen key that comes with their cars.

[@androtomich2650]

Massimo, what is that Krylon spray paint? Is it an acrylic based paint? You have inspired me to do my track. I got a flat white and flat black prime paint made by White knight that sticks to plastic. I'm sure it will do the same thing. Note I'm in Australia. Cheers, sorry if I spelled your name wrong.

[@craigv367godsman4]

Beautiful... I see this video is from 8 months ago. Did you create another one with the tire and skid marks? If so can you send me the link? Thank you

[@NoobFPVDrones3DPrint]

Did you make a weathering video? Interested and can’t find it on your channel.

[@androtomich2650]

Well explained! Great video! How do you do your tyre markings?

[@MPSlotCar]

I use some black Acrylic paint, and apply it using a brush, some areas with a damp microfibre cloth, and a rear axel from a car with tires dipped in paint to make some of markings.

[@androtomich2650]

@@MPSlotCar Awesome, thanks for the info! Keep the videos coming, mate!

[@blackfridaywarehouse433]

My comment is , did u acheive a gripper track , I have been using silicone tires , But you use Paul gage correct , so I like to know if u have done , laps with both type of tires with the new weathered track look

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi, yes the track surface has more grip so mission accomplished. I’ve now only been using stock tires and Paul Gage. I only use the silicones at the club track now. Reason being the silicones like to clean the track and remove any added grip that has been put down by the rubber or urethane. I did run one car with silicones on when I first put the track back together, it was moving! With any car you can feel the difference the grip levels. You really feel the difference with non mag cars, there’s just a little more bite in the corners.

[@shaneoliver8669]

Thanks Massimo Where did you get the pain home depot or Lowes?

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi Shane, I got the Krylon from Lowes.

[@Oscar-rv8qq]

I've a question what methods you would use to make the colored brake lines and speed line

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi Oscar, for something like the pitlane?

[@schoschan6393]

how did you get the tire prints?

[@steviemcconathy]

a guy walks into a bar with a piece of tarmac and says give me 2 beers, one for me and one for the road

[@MPSlotCar]

Lmfao 🤣 mate, I nearly spit my drink out lol. Excellent!

[@Clearwater124]

I see a hockey stick eh?

[@MPSlotCar]

Good eye 🏒 lol

[@tomhauff4377]

Just starting to develop racetrack - Carrera - looking for recommendation on track planning software - bought autobahn..... - track numbers don't match, tutorials don't work. Thanks in advance

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi Tom, I personally just used the Carrera one personally but I know it’s not the greatest/most user friendly. There’s a few free softwares out there. I know Sunday Slot Cars uses one that seems to work. I think Slot track pro might be the one but it’ll be best to checkout Sundays Channel

[@philparker6576]

I agree with you Tom, for all the same reasons.

[@lindseyangell986]

Why paint your track…I do not understand why…

[@MPSlotCar]

Didn’t like the white lines on the Carrera track. Nothing wrong with it, to each their own I guess. I personally wanted to experiment and try to make a more realistic looking surface, plus add a little grip.