need a little help

I just need some help here. i just puchased a tamiya gloss aluminum (TS-17) the problem is when ever i spray dont get an even colors, lets say dark areas and light shades... what should i do? 20 :apoke: 20

Did you shake the can for 2 minutes (or whatever it says on the can)?

Maybe the distance was too close?

If none of the above, try warming up the can a bit.

Good luck

Originally posted by 4x4 Cactus
I just need some help here. i just puchased a tamiya gloss aluminum (TS-17) the problem is when ever i spray dont get an even colors, lets say dark areas and light shades... what should i do? 20 :apoke: 20

Its caused by not getting the paint on nice and even.
You will find the dark places the paint is thick, and the light areas are were the you have only sprayed a light coat on.

Originally posted by primera man


Its caused by not getting the paint on nice and even.
You will find the dark places the paint is thick, and the light areas are were the you have only sprayed a light coat on.

Primera Man has got it. You have to make sure you spray an even amount all over. My suggestion to you would be not to rush the paint job. Do it in coats if need be. That way, you really only need to touch up areas that didn't get enough the first time around.

Welcome to AF!!! :D :D :D

What are you working on? :)

Originally posted by jay@af
Welcome to AF!!! :D :D :D



Ooops!! Ditto!:p

its a tamiya spyder. just got it now

Good to see you back to check your thread. Welcome along to AF.

Nice kit to start off with. Is it your first ?

What's wrong P.man? I half expected to see a pic of your Tamiya Spyder. :hehe::hehehe:

Originally posted by G-Forces
What's wrong P.man? I half expected to see a pic of your Tamiya Spyder. :hehe::hehehe:

LMAO......

PMan checks through wall unit......NOPE

:p :p

Originally posted by 4x4 Cactus
its a tamiya spyder. just got it now Is that a Ferrari 360 Spyder? :D

TS-17 Aluminum is also touchy because it's metallic, and the "metallic" element of the paint likes to separate from the base. A few coats should even it all out.

Are you using aluminum for the body color (like on the box) or the chassis?

my 5th i use base colors,(lets say red, blue etc.) because it easier to use. Damn i shoulda used red..... any of u guys know any other similar site instead of supercars.net.