Hi all,
I’m looking to have a 1:12 die cast mustang repainted; the paint has chipped off in several places like it’s been postmarked. The paint and chrome has faded in places as well; it’s odd because it’s been in a box since 94'.
Anyway I’m looking to get the paint repaired, or just striped and repainted if necessary but this is way out of my league so I’m looking for a pro.
Anyone interested or know someone who does this sort of thing professionally?
Thanks
-ash
OT need to have a 1:12 mustang diecast repainted
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OT need to have a 1:12 mustang diecast repainted
Boldly being “that guy” since 2001.
It's not that hard work. I would give it a go myself first.
Disasemble as much as possible.
Strip the paint with something Mr Muscle Owen cleaner.
Check the surface for imperfections, and fill and sand if needed.
Mask of anything that shouldn't be painted.
Use a good primer like Tamiya or Games Workshop. Spray the primer in short bursts instead of continuous flow. Correctly done, the surface will be perfect. Check for dust or imperfections.
When spraying the final paint, try to find a room as dust free as possible. I sometimes use the bathroom, showering the walls and floor 10 minutes before painting. This binds dust from the air.
Spray several thin layers, letting each layer cure fully between applications. Polish away dust or imperfections between layers. The end result will be best if you can manage to build up a covering paintjob in several layers. Go for finish instead of coverage.
Job done.
Polish with polishing compound and/or fine polishing paper.
Do the chrome with bare metal foil.
Disasemble as much as possible.
Strip the paint with something Mr Muscle Owen cleaner.
Check the surface for imperfections, and fill and sand if needed.
Mask of anything that shouldn't be painted.
Use a good primer like Tamiya or Games Workshop. Spray the primer in short bursts instead of continuous flow. Correctly done, the surface will be perfect. Check for dust or imperfections.
When spraying the final paint, try to find a room as dust free as possible. I sometimes use the bathroom, showering the walls and floor 10 minutes before painting. This binds dust from the air.
Spray several thin layers, letting each layer cure fully between applications. Polish away dust or imperfections between layers. The end result will be best if you can manage to build up a covering paintjob in several layers. Go for finish instead of coverage.
Job done.
Polish with polishing compound and/or fine polishing paper.
Do the chrome with bare metal foil.