Question for painters new and advanced..
#46
Tech Rookie

I think it's a great idea. I'd be happy to either attend or instruct.
I have 26 years of experience in the graphic design field, have run a sign shop, and have been a tutor at the local community college in the graphic design program. I'd be happy to share what I know about Illustrator, masks, plotters, etc.
I have 26 years of experience in the graphic design field, have run a sign shop, and have been a tutor at the local community college in the graphic design program. I'd be happy to share what I know about Illustrator, masks, plotters, etc.
Hey Hi,
Can you please share some of your work... I really wanna have a look.

#50

Is it absolutely necessary to paint all the dark colors 1st? how do you get around doing some of the lighter colors 1st?
#52

Would you need to have a separate work area for paint and wrenching, or can the same space be used without issues from the shock and diff oils?
#53

If I'm right this is where to ask questions...
Would window tint work (mirrored) as a permanent window mask for painting a body?
Id leave it on as I want the windows mirrored....
Would window tint work (mirrored) as a permanent window mask for painting a body?
Id leave it on as I want the windows mirrored....
#54

Hey everyone, I'm still new at this. Can someone share their experience as the painters?
If you want to start it, what should be the first steps?

Last edited by ddesoran9; 06-05-2019 at 06:45 AM.
#55
Tech Apprentice

What thinner should one use with duratrax polycarb airbrush paint. Sparying on lexan. Would another brand of thinner by okay, such as Pactra RC75?
I have to use an airbrush to get into tight areas. The rest of the body will be sprayed with Duratrax Fluorescent yellow spray can. Just need a thinner.
I have to use an airbrush to get into tight areas. The rest of the body will be sprayed with Duratrax Fluorescent yellow spray can. Just need a thinner.
#56

This is really a great idea! It sounds great! Unfortunately, I don't know how to draw at all.
#57
Suspended

I have been wanting to learn to draw for a long time. I'm sure it's a great idea. I am participating. By the way, since childhood I dreamed of becoming a famous artist.
#58

Looking for some tips and help on masking and cutting out the design? What is the go to method that makes cutting the design easiest. I noticed vinyl masks are an option by a few companies that offer pre cut designs. How are those to work with? I’d still need to cut trim lines etc with those. I have various xacto blades, anyone that works better than others at cutting straight lines?
#59
Tech Apprentice

I'm looking to paint a body with Spaz Stix colour change orange/purple/teal but all the cars i've seen have it backed with black and it just looks too dark for my liking. Would I totally screw it up if I backed it with silver? I haven't got the paints yet and I don't have a piece of spare lexan to test on.
Does anyone have a vid of their body painted with colour change paint and backed with silver so I could have a look at what it looks like please?
Does anyone have a vid of their body painted with colour change paint and backed with silver so I could have a look at what it looks like please?