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dubie
09-25-2007, 02:53 PM
Would Auto Air be an alright paint for painting a lexan body? I am going to paint a buddies Savage monster truck body and would like a few pointers
Shiva
09-25-2007, 09:42 PM
inside like proper or on the outside? need plastic adhesion stuff on first, IMO
egneg
09-26-2007, 04:29 AM
Faskolor by Parma is made just for lexan bodies and is water based. Rumor has it that AA is the same thing just repackadged - don't know if there is any truth to it though.
DRP Signs n Grafix
10-02-2007, 12:51 PM
Auto Air will fine just paint from the inside that's all
Maxx
10-08-2007, 10:57 AM
Yes AA works great. It's true, Createx/AA/Parma Faskolor all works and are all basicly the same, being made by Createx.
seadog
01-16-2009, 11:40 AM
know this is an old thread, but wondering do you just go right in there with the AA or do you need to do owt first? I've got one of these to do next week.
I'll probs use e'tac actually with the H2Uro additive to add extra bonding strength to the paint.
will it be ok to just de-grease and go right in with that?
Thanks.
Maxx
01-16-2009, 01:45 PM
With AA or the like, there is no need for scuffing or bond additives. Adhesion is great. The most important step is to degrease. Typically done with liquid dish soap and warm water, wash and rinse. Go right in with paint and your good. One last step with a sealant to protect from scratching or Fuel if needed.
seadog
01-16-2009, 04:16 PM
nice one. thanks :)
Guess I'll need to mask the windows out. never seen one so I guess I'll check it all out when it arrives.
533Clive
01-17-2009, 03:36 AM
Mate, You'll have so much fun painting these! It'll blow your mind painting backwards!
I had to write down EVERY step so I did it in the right order!

Clive
seadog
01-17-2009, 07:51 AM
not a bad idea mate. the guy wants the everton badge on it which is going to be interesting. I'll post up when I start it :)
533Clive
01-17-2009, 10:02 AM
Just 'curl one down' on the bonnet! That'll do!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D Only joking!!!!

That'll be some high quailty masking! My recommendation for that is DEFINITELY use masking fluid, rather than tape, but at least as the bodies are clear, you can stick a (reversed) picture of whatever you need on the outside, and still see it from underneath!

Clive