Painting

[Hewi]

Hi all could anyone tell me the benefits of paint car body on the inside instead of the normal way on the outside thanks lee

 

[nitrocat]

No scratching for one and it will be shiny on the outside
And the lexan paint is flat when applied

 

[Hewi]

Yeah I understand that but there are other paints and lacquers to do the job also there would be a lot more designs for the outside so I'm I right to say then the only thing is the scratching???
Thanks again

 

[nitrocat]

The other paints will soften the lexan or make it crack

 

[Hewi]

What about polycarbonate like the Hpi body's ? Thanks

 

[nitrocat]

All clear bodies are made of the same stuff or close to it some use the cheapest that they can get and it shows in durability

 

[Hewi]

Point taken

But back to the question
It's so it doesn't get scratched or chipped then

 

[nitrocat]

Yes that's about it

 

[atom3624]

Much better on inside.
Imagine spending hours, days even designing a fancy paint design, then scraping much of it off. ... not good.
Designs on the inside are no different or worse than on the outside - I've had loads of 'masterpieces' which simply don't require any stickers.

ONE THING
Gravel Rash.
ALWAYS protect your masterpiece with something - many options - extra paint, duct tape, F/Glass + Shoo Goo.

Al.

 

[Rolex]

Any time you're painting a Lexan lid, you MUST use a paint that's compatible with Poly-carbonate whether you're doing it inside or outside. The paint must bond to that material without primers and it must be flexible like the body. If you use paint that's not meant for Lexan it will look good when new but will start to peel off in sheets every time the body bends.
Painting on the inside not only protects the paint from getting scraped off but gives it a glass like super gloss when the film is removed. You can always add the decals and stickers to the outside after the paint job is done.

 

[atom3624]

If its a show car - I've had a few - it's nice to have a go yourself, but for important shells, I've had professionals paint them.
NO DECALS - like the Blue Thunder indicated in the Avatar - that's just paint.

Al.