supra paint job

badsupra1239 · #1 10-26-2003, 08:07 PM

i wana paint my supra silver but i dont know what the best paint is.Im looking for a paint that will stick well and will not crack on impact of a crash.Any ideas?

MattH · #2 10-26-2003, 08:12 PM

If you have a hobby store close I would use Tamiya model paint in a spray can. Make sure you don't get Tamiya's paint for Lexan as it is not compatable. Wash the body well with warm water and dish soap and do not touch any surfaces to be painted. Paint in super light coats that just mist the body. Then add a few clear coats of the Tamiya clear. Light coats are the key.

Racer240 · #3 10-26-2003, 08:13 PM

I plan to paint my supra metallic blue with Tamiya TS Spray Paint, according to Bad Company it works really well on the xmod bodies and I'm satisfied with what I've seen.

badsupra1239 · #4 10-26-2003, 08:14 PM

thanks ill try it

Bad Company · #5 10-26-2003, 08:21 PM

I would suggest using primer on it first though. Painting the Xmods are a different monster than painting Zips and Bits. Don't go too light on your coats or you'll get a splatter effect and a rough finish. A balance of a good even coat without running is the key. I spray from about 12" away with 2 moderate passes on each side, top, front, and back. I do this 2 times for the primer and 6-8 times on the color, and follow up with 2-3 clear coat.