which step 1st..

[devildrool]

Do we Stick the bumper, spolier, side mirror to the body and spray it on 1 piece Or spray the body and the other part seperate then after the paint is dry then stick it onto the body.

How many layer of paint do you all spray it over the body and how long is the difference you all take to spray the 2nd, 3rd and so on.

Must it a must to spray a white coat over the body.

[Ranger_X]

I keep everything in seperate peices, that way, it's easier to spray underneath the spoiler and in the crack between the bumper and body frame, plus you can sand here where you wouldn't be able to if the bumper/spoiler is already attached. Excetptions are when you want to mold a bumper or rear lip spoiler directly into the body.

how many layers depends on what type of paint I'm using or how lazy I am. Primer is always 3 coats or more depending on how much i need it, waiting at least 40 min between each. Acrylic goes on thin cause I need to thin it out for my airbrush to spray effectively, so I'll usually put 3 or more coats on, it dreis pretty quick. Enamel is thick, so 1 or 2 coats a few hours between each.. maybe even 3 if i need some hardcore polishing after. Automotive laquer is 1-2, like enamel, and clear coat is always 1 coat, hours or next day between coats

Must it a must to spray a white coat over the body.

Do you mean CLEAR coat? For automotive paint that has dull or metallic finishes, it looks a hell of a lot better with clear coat. With acrylic and enamel, i think the laquer actually melts it or something, so don't use them together.

[Purpura Delujo]

I keep all parts seperate when spraying, like Ranger X does. You may want to put as many coats on your model as you need, just so it covers the plastic and the plastic is not visable through the paint. Read the instructions on the spray can to know how to properly aply the coats and how long to leave between coats. You should leave coats between the time it takes for one coat to go touch dry.

[Vric]

I glue all body part before painting (if you can, sometime you can't cos the frame wnt fit)

[crab]

I keep all pieces separate for several reasons. It makes spraying the body much easier... when u have stuff protruding from the body, it's easy for paint to start building up where it's closest to the can... even with light coats this happens. It also makes it easier to get an even coat of paint on the body. U may find that it's difficult to spray crevaces and areas under protruding parts... paint will inevitably start to build up around that area

In general, leave all mirrors and wings and clear parts off until the end. If the body requires u to attach LARGE body panels, say a flat bumper or a side skirt, u might want to attach those first, then use primer to seal in the joint, then spray with color.


Well, there my .02 hope it helps