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Customize Your RC Car with a Paintjob!

When you get an RC car or truck, many of them come with outstanding paint jobs and decals that make them look tricked out to the extreme.

However if you undertake the task of building your own RC car and eventually most hobbyists do, you'll need to know the basics for painting your own RC vehicle.

If you feel overwhelmed at the thought of painting your RC car with more than masking taping off the windows and blasting with a can of spray paint and then clear coating it, there are some easy tips for adding more colors to your RC car and making it uniquely "you".

First you have to prepare the body of the car. Wash and rinse out the body with warm water mixed with liquid dish washing detergent to remove any left over residue that might still be on the body. It is a simple thing, but one of the most commonly overlooked. Once the body has been washed and rinsed out, dry it with a microfiber towel.

Use masking tape, painter tape or liquid mask (it is a rubberized paint repellent that simply peels off) and then you can begin painting. It doesn't matter if you use spray paint or an airbrush, whichever you are more comfortable with. Use thin coats so there are no drips, it's better to make several passes with your spray can or air brush than one heavy blast that will just run down your RC car.

Work in a well ventilated area and when you're happy with your paint job, add decals or other items to make your car your own unique creation!
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