1/14 king hauler paint compatable

[eightball]

I am working on a King Hauler Kit. I am not sure what kind of paint can i use. Some of the paints that I found for polycarb bodies says that they are for clear poly bodies. The truck body isn't clear. Some paints say not to use on a plastic body. What kind of paint can I use? Also, I would like to put a gloss clearcoat on the finished piece. Any suggestions?:frusty:

[Gomjaba]

Same question here.
I mean I can see that the specs at tamiyausa suggest certain colors, but can you use the color on aluminum as well (like the box trailer) ?

[shodog]

iF you plan to use Tamiya paints, use their TS series which are for hobby models

[Gomjaba]

iF you plan to use Tamiya paints, use their TS series which are for hobby models

Can you only use them on plastic ?

I intend to paint the trailer in the same color but the trailer is aluminium ...

[mrfish55]

Use a zinc base primer on the aluminum panels first then you can paint with the same paint as the truck. I turned my panels inside out and filled the grooves so the sides are smooth, Matching truck and trailer looks very cool.

[Pete359]

It's poseble to use Tamiya PS paint on ABS, but you have to use "clearpaint" on top of it to make it shine.
PS paint are more flexible then the TS paint too.

[Mouton]

Any colour would work, but as already pointed out, colours for polycarbonate are flat and much more flexible once dried (as not to crack once you have a crash with a flexible lexan body). They are meant for painting transparent lexan bodies on the inside.

Some companies, e.g. Tamiya, Pactra and have lineups for both kinds of plastic. If you look in the IPMS camps Vallejo is a favourite for ABS.

You could also use 1:1 car paint on a primed ABS plastic body as well as metal parts.

[Gomjaba]

Use a zinc base primer on the aluminum panels first then you can paint with the same paint as the truck. I turned my panels inside out and filled the grooves so the sides are smooth, Matching truck and trailer looks very cool.

Got an example ? Make etc. ?

[mrfish55]

The best quality zinc primer will be found at a marine supply store (used on the aluminum leg of boats to prevent corrosion) I believe it is also called self etching primer, You need something that will bite into the aluminum so it does not flake or peel. Try any auto or hardware store, sales clerk should be able to help. once primered you can top coat with whatever paint you want, If you are not an experienced painter I would highly reccomend the Krylon line of paints.(the enamel line NOT the krylon H2O line of paints) They are cheap and fast drying, apply several light coats and allow a few days drying time, any flaws in the finish can be easily sanded out (1000 grit or better) and then polished with automotive polishing compound and given a coat of wax. When I get a chance I will post a pic of my rig and trailer, the panels on the trailer are smooth as glass and shine like a mirror, total cost to paint was less than $15.00 (one can primer, two cans paint) plus my time to do it. The trailer panels are an excellent place to experiment and test you skills, start with the smooth top panel it will be easiest to strip and start over if you mess up. Good luck.

[Gomjaba]

The best quality zinc primer will be found at a marine supply store (used on the aluminum leg of boats to prevent corrosion) I believe it is also called self etching primer, You nedd something that will bite into the aluminum so it does not flake or peel. Try any auto or hardware store, sales clerk should be able to help. once primered you can top coat with whatever paint you want, If you are not an experienced painter I would highly reccomend the Krylon line of paints.(the enamel line NOT the krylon H2O line of paints) They are cheap and fast drying, apply several light coats and allow a few days drying time, any flaws in the finish can be easily sanded out (1000 grit or better) and then polished with automotive polishing compound and given a coat of wax. When I get a chance I will post a pic of my rig and trailer, the panels on the trailer are smooth as glass and shine like a mirror, total cost to paint was less than $15.00 (one can primer, two cans paint) plus my time to do it. The trailer panels are an excellent place to experiment and test you skills, start with the smooth top panel it will be easiest to strip and start over if you mess up. Good luck.

Would appreciate pictures :) So you used the same cans of paint for the truck itself then ?

[mrfish55]

Heres a pic, I used Krylon black on the trailer as that is what was used on the truck when painted over twelve years ago (and it matches perfect) I waited a couple days for paint to fully dry then wet sanded and polished to mirror like shine. pics do not do it justice it looks much better in person. Good luck on yours.

[Gomjaba]

Any colour would work, but as already pointed out, colours for polycarbonate are flat and much more flexible once dried (as not to crack once you have a crash with a flexible lexan body). They are meant for painting transparent lexan bodies on the inside.

Some companies, e.g. Tamiya, Pactra and have lineups for both kinds of plastic. If you look in the IPMS camps Vallejo is a favourite for ABS.

You could also use 1:1 car paint on a primed ABS plastic body as well as metal parts.

Still looking :) But I am just wondering, if you prime plastic, doesn't it lose details ? Like "melt" ?

[Mouton]

Use a primer meant for plastic and then auto paint (and clear coat) on that to your liking. That way you will not damage the plastic. Keep in mind that most of today's auto maker also mix plastic and metal panels/ body parts, which are painted the same way.

The procedure for priming is quite simple. You only aim for a thin coat onto which the paint can bite. If you go for thin coats (whch you always should) you will not loose any detail.

[Three speed]

i usualy use halfords spray paints with a grey or white plastic primer