Model cars are a great hobby for people of all ages.It's important to pay attention to small details when putting together a model car.It's almost as important to paint your car as it is to put it together.You can use a variety of methods to paint your model car, from spray paint to hand painting.You can use your creativity to make your own personalized model by painting a model car.
Step 1: Attach your model to a wire.
To make it look like a diamond, pull on the middle of a wire coat hanger.flatten out both sides so that they run in a straight line.If you want your car model to hang on while you work on it, you have to bend the hanger over.Attach the end of the hanger to the inside of your model using a strong masking tape.You can test the stability of your model by pressing your fingers on the front and back of it.You can spray paint the entire car if you attach your model to a hanger.
Step 2: You can protect your car's model with a layer of primer.
To lay an opaque base coat on your model, purchase a model specific primer or general primer.Most arts and crafts stores have protective primer for sale.Try to get an even coat across the surface and interior of the model by applying pressure to the primer Trigger.Remove the tape and spray primer from the areas that were covered by it once you're done.The model should be kept in a well-aerated area.You don't need to apply a base primer if you are using a primer specifically made for model building.You can use a gray or off-white primer.Primer will act as a glue for other layers of paint.If you want to use real automotive paint, you need a layer of primer.It will take anywhere from two to four hours to dry.
Step 3: The model should be sanded with a fine grit sandpaper.
To smooth out the car's surfaces, take the model off of the stand and use a 1200-1500 sandpaper.Don't sand off the primer that you applied.You can spot paint with your spray can if you notice that you do.The goal is to get your model ready for painting.
Step 4: You should wash your car.
You can wash your car with a damp rag and dish soap.There will be primer left over from sanding.Dust will be trapped in the paint job if it is on the surface of your car.Once you're done, Pat your car dry.
Step 5: Apply your paint.
Attach the car to the painting stand and shake the spray paint can.Point the spray paint can on your car and administer pressure to thetrigger while slowly sweeping the can horizontally to apply even coats of paint across the surface of the carAllow the paint to dry before applying a second coat.Continue until you get the color that you want.It's a good idea to practice using the spray can on a piece of newspaper.You can make it easier to spray with spray can handles.The finish of the paint is shiny.The paint is easy to clean.
Step 6: It's a good idea to wash your car.
If you have painted your car to the desired hue, you'll want to remove the bumps and flaws in the dried paint.The surface of your car needs to be sanded.The surface of the car needs to be washed with cold water and a drop of dish soap.
Step 7: Stir your paint with paint thinner.
There are paint thinners that are specifically designed for model use.The same brand of paint thinner is used if you are using a specific brand.If you can't find paint thinner or want to create your own, combine 50% distilled water with 50% of propyl alcohol and your paint in a 1:2 ratio.Thinning out the paint lightens the consistency and makes more consistent coats.
Step 8: Your model car should be washed.
To wash your car, use a mild dish soap and cold water.Remove any particles of dust that may have built up on the car's surface as a result of sanding.After wiping the model dry, move onto the next step.
Step 9: The first thing you should do is paint the smaller pieces of your model.
If you want to fill in the more intricate pieces of your model, first you need to dip your brush into your paint.Make sure you don't paint over areas where your model will fit together.Make painting easier with a variety of different sized brushes.Synthetic or natural hair brushes can be used to paint your car models.
Step 10: Use even, consistent strokes to apply paints.
Paint over the larger parts of the car.Unless you are doing specific detailing, don't rub the brush.You want to achieve an even coat by making strokes.Testors is one of the most popular paints for model cars.
Step 11: Before applying more coats, allow your model car parts to dry.
After the model car is dry, apply more coats to it.Continue to apply the paint evenly to the model of your car.When applying additional coats of paint, apply painter's tape to finished details so that they don't get ruined.
Step 12: There is a piece of plastic.
You should read the user's manual for the airbrush.Practice at different pressures to get a feel for how the air brush works.You can use a cheap paint and spray on butcher paper.It costs anywhere from $25 to $300 for an espresso.You should wear a protective mask and put a tarp on your work area when using an airbrush.
Step 13: You should wash your model car.
To wash the surface of your car, use a mild dish detergent and cold water.If you have mold agents in your paint, this should remove them.Allow your car to air dry after it is free of dirt and dust.
Step 14: Special designs and decals should be taped off.
It's important to tape off designs that you want to paint in later because an airbrush paints a large area at a time.If you remove the painter's tape, you can fill in the details with a more precise tool.
Step 15: Set your model car on a wire
The car needs to be suspended in the air in order to get a quick fix.Attach the stand to the car from the inside with a bent wire hanger.You can use a stable and flat pillar to set your car on top of as you paint.Attach the stand to the car with masking tape.
Step 16: You can use a gray or off-white primer.
Step 17: Before proceeding to the next step, allow primer to completely dry.
Step 18: You should apply a coat of paint to your car.
You can connect the paint jar color to your airbrush.The first base coat can be applied by pressing a button on the top of the airbrush.Move your hand left to right to apply mist coats.As you apply more paint to your model car, keep rotating it.When you're close to the end, lower the PSI on your airbrush to apply the last coat.The paint will come out thicker if the air pressure is lowered.The thick paint may ruin your model.There are thick coats of paint.As you paint the car's body, make sure to remove the hood and other parts.
Step 19: The paint should be allowed to dry.
It's a good idea to dry your car model for a while.The car should be kept out of the sun while it dries.When the car is completely dried, look for areas that aren't painted.Fix small details with a brush and matching paint instead of spraying over the car.