Ashley Cobb

iTrader: (28)

I have this problem that has bugged me for some time,

it's almost as if the layers of paint won't stick to each other.

When I peel masks off, the layers of paint come with it, minus the first (thin) layer of paint.

I use tamiya ps paints and faskolor paints...

I dry with a hairdryer between coats and leave for 24 hours before peeling masks.

only thing I can think of is that the tamiya ps paint is not compatible with the faskolor paints. but i've got no idea.

maybe put down a thicker first coat, or not let the paint 100% dry between coats?

looper

iTrader: (19)

apply the paint in thinner coats allowing each coat to completely dry before applying the next.. when paint is applied tooo thick it can trap moisture in it when it "skins" over.

Ashley Cobb

iTrader: (28)

Ahah! we have a winner!

Thats why the first thin coat sticks and the rest dont?

Thank you, you're a lifesaver

looper

iTrader: (19)

you are very welcome. have fun with the painting

Vigilante212

iTrader: (7)

Yea usually 3-4 thin coats to get the desired resuld is what I find works for me. Also if your using faskoat take the window masks off before you spray it or youll have to cut around the masks to remove them without paint pulling up.

bgbelden

iTrader: (8)

O.K. what do you do if i already painted my car and 75 % of the paint "flaked" off. body was only ran in one race so i'd like to repaint it but how ?

Vigilante212

iTrader: (7)

Try washing the rest of the paint off it sounds like it wont be too hard to get off. After that wash the body with soap and water use some scotchbrite pad.

Then when you paint it make sure you use paint specifically made for lexan or polycarbonate. Use thin coats while painting also.

bgbelden

iTrader: (8)

Ok, i washed it first, with soap & water and even grabbed a brand new can from my LHS ( still in the delivery box ) so i don't understand it. I just found out about scuffing the body up with a pad but this is my first time i've ever had this happen after 6 bodies. Thanks for your help

Vigilante212

iTrader: (7)

Then chances are you sprayed the paint on too thick to begin with. I havent had any of my paint flake or peel off on the 6 bodies i painted so far.