These were taken after I put on the windscreen from monojeff and some leftover decals from Fightercat.
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Wow, what did you use? I'm new to boats so I just use plastidip, lol.Originally posted by jj2003 View Post
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That came out really cool! I like how you kept the red and faded in the black! I used automotive grade "rattle can"! First was a silver base, then a "particle" red. Then epoxy based black and faded the red into the black. Then 3 coats of high temp engine enamel clear. Took alongggg time! Almost a month! 1 week for each color to dry so it wouldn't wrinkle!Comment
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Yeah, I like it. You do some great work. I may have to try it with my next set up. I thought it would be different then a RC car body since it was going in the water so I wanted to use the least amount of whatever I was going to use. I knew plastidip was a one-step process so it would be the lightest, lol. It's plastic, though so.....Originally posted by jj2003 View PostComment
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Thanks for the compliment! Any automotive grade paint will work. High temp preferably as it's a bit harder. If you urethane over it it will last for some time and wont fade from exposure to the sunlight.
This stuff works great! Its two part urethane just like what they use in a base/clear automotive paint. About 20 bucks a can but well worth the investment!
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Would I use primer, then paint, then this instead of clear?Originally posted by jj2003 View PostComment
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Yes. Depending on the color you want to use. Silver is the best as a base if you want some sparkle. They have different size metalflake as well, fine, medium and coarse. When you apply your color, apply it in thin coats about 10 minutes apart but don't cover it completely or you wont get the effect of the metalflake. Wait about a week between each color ( primer base, color, clear). When you get your desired effect, then seal it with urethane. Be sure to give yourself some good ventilation as this stuff will make your head spin!
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Ok, so the can you suggested is the clear or the urethane?... What do you mean by not covering it completely?Originally posted by jj2003 View PostYes. Depending on the color you want to use. Silver is the best as a base if you want some sparkle. They have different size metalflake as well, fine, medium and coarse. When you apply your color, apply it in thin coats about 10 minutes apart but don't cover it completely or you wont get the effect of the metalflake. Wait about a week between each color ( primer base, color, clear). When you get your desired effect, then seal it with urethane. Be sure to give yourself some good ventilation as this stuff will make your head spin! Comment
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Use a fade effect over the primer/base (silver). Applying light coats will allow you to judge how much metal-flake you want to pop through. If you don't want metal-flake and prefer a solid color, then if the color you choose is dark, use a dark primer( dark grey). It will allow the color to cover better. If a lighter color use a lighter color primer(light grey). If red or orange, use red oxide. Then use just urethane, no clear. I used the clear on that one because it is my son's boat now and I know he will get some scuffs and some abrasions
so repair will be rather inexpensive. $7 a can of clear vs $20 a can of urethane! 1 can of clear is enough to do 2 light coats to allow it to tack up and 1 heavy coat for the shine 
! The 2 part urethane will cover in 1 light coat and 1 heavy coat. But with the activator, they want you to use the entire contents in about 1 hour and then you have to toss it. But it last's allot longer!
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Thanks for all the advice. I may pm you when I start painting in the spring.Comment
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Sure thing! Happy to help out!Comment
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