My first diecast paintjob...chameleon(w.i.p.)

[ChevyRidinLow]

I decided to try my FIRST EVER diecast paint job with my duplicolor chameleon paint that i have used before.pics here...

...on this old(probly 5-6+yrs and VERY cheap maisto ssr. the head/taillights are painted on...like i said its a very cheap model. i was able to remove/save the headlight 'lenses' and all the chrome/windows.



now wat i have to do is smooth out the old paint before i apply the basecoat and figure out somethin for a suitable 'stand'.

wat grit sandpaper should i use to smooth out the old paint?? thanx!

[i-is-in-da-house]

Youve seen my navigator, and its not that nice, but i tryed my best. Anyways i used sandpaper for the majority, and skrapped off the little parts with a knife. My project had a zero cost, because the car i had was a gift, and the sandpaper i had anyways. Im not a pro with diecast models, but i gave it a go, and it turned out okay. As for the painting part, all i did was a layer of black paint and silver decal. I dont know what to make the car shinney with.

I think i made this too long, and probably boring, but thats the best answer that i would answer to your question.

(for all of you people out there who dont think this is right, i dont want a huge fight or something)

[ChevyRidinLow]

thanx man...do u kno wat GRIT sandpaper to use? i got alot in my garage. even tho this is just a really cheap model i wanna try and do this the best way i can.

[Hobbes]

Here you go; This thread should help you out on how to get a good paint job done. Diecast or plastic, it pretty much works the same way.

[ChevyRidinLow]

Originally Posted by Hobbes

Here you go; This thread should help you out on how to get a good paint job done. Diecast or plastic, it pretty much works the same way.

thanx

[ChevyRidinLow]

Originally Posted by i-is-in-da-house

As for the painting part, all i did was a layer of black paint and silver decal. I dont know what to make the car shinney with.

u ever heard of clear coat? lol

[ChevyRidinLow]

just about done w/ the sanding



this is also the 1st pic w/ my new dig. camera!!

[ChevyRidinLow]

decided to do a lil more





like i said b4 the taillights are painted on

[i-is-in-da-house]

What form does clear coat come in (spary paint, liquid)? And nice sanding!

[ChevyRidinLow]

thanx! and clear coat is a spray just like paint. dont u kno real cars use clear coat???

[ChevyRidinLow]

heres the black basecoat...first step of the duplicolor mirage color shift paint process.



NEXT STEP...6 coats of the actual chameleon color...the more coats u add; the more drastic the color change.

[i-is-in-da-house]

Isnt it the more layers you put on,the more messed up the car become. THats what happened in my case.

I know the real cars have clear coat, but i didnt know about the toys.

So do you brush it with a paint brush over the car? and where can I buy it?

[Hobbes]

If you have a hobby shop in your area, then go there. If not, then department stores or even auto parts shops have some. They have spray paint of all kinds including clear coat. And make sure your coats are evenly sprayed. No more brushing for you boy...

[i-is-in-da-house]

Thanks Hobbes! That helps. And would I spray it on a done car like the navigator in my signature, or does the paint have to be fresh.

[Hobbes]

I don't want to throw out the wrong info, but make sure you clean the dust from your truck before clearing it. I'm pretty sure you can spray it on as is...


Now to wait for the finished SSR opcorn: