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LchevyT
10-12-2008, 08:25 PM
I was wondering if anyone has tried painting a set of plastic MT rims. I'm also looking for any information on mettalic clear coat rattle cans. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
DaveC
10-12-2008, 08:31 PM
Lacquers will work on plastics. Krylon Crystal Clear will top coat most stuff and work well, but on wheels, paint will be challenged to adhere well over time.
Evil3
10-12-2008, 10:11 PM
Also wheels will see a lot of rock, etc so it might just strach all the paint off.

Although I did use some of that testors model paint on a set of hpi wheels for a TC and it seemed to hold up fine. Then again a TC is mostly ran on a well preped track.
hpifirestorm
10-13-2008, 12:32 AM
try dying them....just a thot
LchevyT
10-13-2008, 11:36 PM
What kind of dye's are available for plastics? I was wondering so I could get my LHS to get some in for me. Thanks.
Evil3
10-13-2008, 11:42 PM
Rit dye, that you find at stores like wal-mart.

Then you boil it in some water, along with the parts.


Also be sure to use a junk pan with that stuff.
LchevyT
10-14-2008, 08:19 PM
RIT dye? Is that what it's called? Just want to make sure before I go looking for it. Thanks
DaveC
10-14-2008, 09:57 PM
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/DSCN7786.jpg

White wing dyed maroon with scarlet dye.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/Gatewood%20MBX5T/DSCN1668.jpg

White wing dyed orange with yellow and little scarlet added.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/1-dscn9720a.jpg