What paint do you use on lexan?

What paint do you use on lexan?

acrylic
For detail work on a Lexan RC body, most modelers recommend using Testors Model Masters brand and other Testors acrylic and enamel paints.

How do you paint a lexan RC car body?

How To: Basic Lexan Body Painting

1. Step 1: Mark the body-post locations.
2. Step 2: Wash the body.
3. Step 3: Apply the window masks.
4. Step 4: Mask The design.
5. Step 5: Paint!
6. Step 6: Remove the masking & apply the second color.
7. Step 7: The big finish.

How do you paint the outside of a lexan RC body?

To paint the outside you can use Krylon ultra flat black. It adheres very well to lexan and wont crack off like regular spray paint will. I have used it no less than 5 times and it works great. I have also used Krylon ultra flat olive drab on an old CJ8 body I had, worked great for that too.

Can you paint lexan with acrylic paint?

Lexan accepts most acrylic paints well and cleanup is simple. Airbrushing is the most efficient and fastest way to paint Lexan plastic quickly and evenly. Applying acrylic paint to Lexan helps protect the surface from both ultraviolet light and water corrosion.

What paints can be used on polycarbonate?

Tamiya polycarbonate paints are frequently used for painting small surfaces. These aerosols are specially designed for transparent, flexible polycarbonate bodies, such as those on RC cars. For larger surfaces, we recommend applying acrylic paint with a roller.

Does rustoleum work on Lexan?

Rustoleum’s Painters Touch brand paint will adhere to Lexan, as I have used it. When the paint gets too thick, it becomes a bad choice. Peeling away the thick film is too easy.

Can I paint Lexan?

Can you paint Lexan on the outside?

Lexan bodies are to be painted on the inside. The outside of the body has a removable peel coat to protect the body from scratches and paint overspray. The body must be washed thoroughly with dish soap and water to remove any grease or oil (i.e. fingerprints) which may keep the paint from adhering to it.

Can you use Tamiya as paint on Lexan?

It will make the body dull, but it is no problem. As soon as you add color, it will clear right up. You only need one coat and remember to mask up the windows. X and XF paint won’t adhere to lexan, but it will adhere to other paints.

Does paint stick to polycarbonate?

Never try to paint directly over bare polycarbonate sheets, or peeling will ensue. Likewise, never try to prime over unsanded polycarbonate, or flaking will result. Latex paint won’t hold up on a polycarbonate sheet. Do not undervalue the cleaning process, or the polycarbonate sheet may shed the bonding primer.