From the type of paint to the tools and how to mask the body, find answers to your questions about painting an RC body.
What Kind of Paint Do You Use to Paint an RC?
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Tired of looking at the same old paint job? Before you pick up just any old kind of spray paint or can of paint and slap it on your RC, make sure it's the right kind.
How Do You Prep a Lexan Body for Painting?
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Poor prep can ruin an otherwise fantastic paint scheme but getting a body reading for painting is a fairly simple process.
What Masking Materials Do You Use When Painting an RC Body?
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There are several different masking materials that can be used to prevent paint from going on parts of the body where you don't want it to be. Explore tapes, liquids, and precut decals for masking.
How Do I Mask an RC Body to Avoid Getting Paint Under Mask Edges?
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When painting RC car bodies, masking is the placement of tape or special templates to cover areas where you don't want paint or that is to be painted with a different color than you are currently working with. The key to a good paint job is a proper prep job.
What is the Difference Between a Single-Action and Double-Action Airbrush?
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Airbrushing is a painting technique using a special tool called an airbrush which sprays a mixture of air and paint. RC vehicle bodies are often airbrushed. Single-action or double-action airbrush refers to what type of triggering system is used for the airbrush tool.
Your RC Questions, Answered
You've got questions about radio controlled cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, and other RC vehicle questions? Here are your answers to common and sometimes not-so-common RC questions and advice on where to find more answers to your RC questions. Scan through this list to find the type of question you have then dig deeper for the answer.