How To Paint RC Bodies Episode 2 the often overlooked ESSENTIAL STEP - Prep & Masking

[@grahamkenny6215]

YES im glad someone agree's!!!!! I've been saying this for years, I see a good number of "top" Uk painters scoring bodyshells with a brillo pad. Then the chrome and windows end up looking shite. Ive never scored a bodyshell and never had paint fall off.

[@Gingapaint]

I had a paint failure once, but it was Pactra "Fluro base" instead of white. That was a loooooong time ago! Anytime I see it elsewhere, it's poor prep or thick aerosol application.

[@danreid6416]

Thanks for these videos. I'm just starting my airbrush journey and lots of the steps are fairly daunting. These videos have helped loads. Do you have any advice on backing the finished article, as my paint seems to come off easily? Thanks in advance

[@Gingapaint]

Hi Dan. By paint coming off easily, is it flaking off, or rubbing off? If it's flaking, it's most likely preparation, or first coat being too heavy (check the next video) or the wrong paint type. If you want to send photos etc, you can message me on my Facebook page and I can see if I can identify the issue :) If it's simply rubbing off, I back everything with spray lacquer (I use Halfords clear, just because it's easy to get). Just first coat needs to be light again :)

[@danreid6416]

@Gingapaint it's not flaking off which is a plus I guess. It's rubbing off. I will try the spray lacquer. Thanks for the tip 👍🏻

[@Gingapaint]

@@danreid6416 I run a small amount of light masking tape on areas that I know the body will rub. I know the Nitro guys I help out use a lot of "Shoe Goo" to protect against fuel spilling etc too. I'll try to get my buddy Brad over at some point to show what he does to his 8th scale bodies, he's pretty easy on them.

[@danreid6416]

@@Gingapaint that would be great. I will try your tips. Thanks again!