How to Start Painting Model Cars

By Society & Culture & Entertainment Last updated Sunday, July/14/2024

1). Wash all model parts in warm soapy water. Separate any chrome or clear plastic parts. Allow the parts to dry.
2). Lay down cardboard sheets to protect the painting surface.
3). Cut a wood block so that pieces of the car's body can rest on top and allow you to move it around as necessary.
4). Spray a coat of white primer on parts such as doors, hoods and trunks. Hold the can 8 inches to 10 inches from the surface and spray in a back-and-forth motion.
5). Spray interior colors on seats, dashboards and other parts and allow them to dry.
6). Place the body parts on the wood block and spray several coats, allowing drying time between each coat. It is recommended to allow the paint to dry overnight.
7). Smooth over the finish with polishing pads of 3,200-grit and 12,000-grit quality. Wipe the surface clean if you see minor imperfections in the paint job.
8). Apply a coat of plastic polish. Acrylic floor wax sprayed through an airbrush or gloss coat enamel will do as well.
9). Assemble the car as directed.

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