Re-Assembly
Before you reassembled cars together, you must first replace the window glass and interior parts. If the window was riveted in, a dab of JB Weld will hold it in place again. Always test-fit your components before reassembly begins. Often times a bit too much JB Weld on that axle can cause clearance problems when you install the interior. It may be necessary to grind down the JB Weld with your Dremel, or perhaps trim the interior carefully with an X-Acto knife.
General Painting
General Painting
Contrary to belief, anyone can paint. The key is in understanding the technique used for your particular medium. With spray paint cans, for example, you want the can to be approximately 12-18″ away from the object being painted. Most canned paint is enamel and if you get closer than that you’re likely to apply the slow-drying paint too thickly, creating runs, sags, or crevice build-up.
With an airbrush, however, you may get as close as an inch or so away from the object being painted, depending upon the pressure used, volume applied, and applicator experience. But for most Hot Wheels work, using an average medium tip and/or needle, holding the brush about 8″ away seems to work well. As always, it’s a good idea to practice your technique on a sample material before actually painting your car.
Rattle Can Basics
Ok, you’ve separated the car’s body from the base and you’re ready to prepare the car for new paintjob. It’s not always necessary to strip off the factory paint. If it’s a solid color and there are no tampos, you can spray automotive primer over it. I’ll explain some other quick methods later.
Stripping – Part 2
Stripping Bodies and Parts – Part 2
Jar of stripper – Aircraft Stripper – Bix Spray-on Stripper
Now that we’ve discussed the products for stripping, lets take a look at how the process is actually done:
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