Repainting Die Cast
daggerlee
02-23-2002, 03:55 PM
Well, I ordered a Maisto 1/24 die-cast kit of a 1999 Ford Mustang (one with the nonfunctional scoop head and side vents) and I plan on making it and giving it to my cousin, who drives the real thing.
Problem is, it's molded in yellow metal. I was thinking of spraying it with automotive primers, then spraying it automotive silver (color of my cousin's car.)
Anyone see any problems with this, or am I good to go? :)
Problem is, it's molded in yellow metal. I was thinking of spraying it with automotive primers, then spraying it automotive silver (color of my cousin's car.)
Anyone see any problems with this, or am I good to go? :)
efi-street
02-23-2002, 04:39 PM
Nope, should be a piece of cake.
Jay!
02-23-2002, 05:06 PM
Are you going to dissassemble it first?
I have a Viper model that was one of the kits with pre-painted metal body from Testors. It came with instructions for re-painting the body. I'll see if I can find the instructions for you later when I get home... :)
I have a Viper model that was one of the kits with pre-painted metal body from Testors. It came with instructions for re-painting the body. I'll see if I can find the instructions for you later when I get home... :)
Guiddy
02-23-2002, 07:07 PM
You just treat it like a plastic kit, except you use a normal auto primer instead of the plastic one.
Make sure you smooth the rough edges you normally get on die casts too!
Make sure you smooth the rough edges you normally get on die casts too!
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