Painting Pearl White on RC Car Body

Introduction

Pearl white is a beautiful and popular color for RC car bodies. It can give your car a sleek and sophisticated look. However, painting pearl white can be a bit tricky, as it requires multiple coats of paint and a special clear coat. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of painting pearl white on your RC car body.

Materials

• RC car body
• Primer
• Base coat
• Pearl white paint
• Clear coat
• Sandpaper (600-grit and 1200-grit)
• Tack cloth
• Masking tape
• Spray gun or airbrush

Preparation

Before you start painting, you need to prepare your RC car body. This includes cleaning the body, sanding it, and applying primer.

1. Clean the body. Use a mild soap and water solution to clean the body and remove any dirt or debris. Allow the body to dry completely.
2. Sand the body. Sand the body with 600-grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or imperfections. Wipe the body down with a tack cloth to remove any sanding dust.
3. Apply primer. Apply a thin coat of primer to the body. Allow the primer to dry completely.

Base Coat

Once the primer is dry, you can apply the base coat. The base coat will provide a solid foundation for the pearl white paint.

1. Apply the base coat. Apply a thin coat of base coat to the body. Allow the base coat to dry completely.
2. Sand the base coat. Once the base coat is dry, sand it with 1200-grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or imperfections. Wipe the body down with a tack cloth to remove any sanding dust.

Pearl White Paint

Now it’s time to apply the pearl white paint. Pearl white paint is a special type of paint that contains tiny flakes of mica. These mica flakes give the paint a shimmering, pearlescent effect.

1. Apply the pearl white paint. Apply a thin coat of pearl white paint to the body. Allow the paint to dry completely.
2. Repeat the process. Apply multiple coats of pearl white paint until you are satisfied with the coverage.

Clear Coat

Once the pearl white paint is dry, you need to apply a clear coat. The clear coat will protect the paint from scratches and chips.

1. Apply the clear coat. Apply a thin coat of clear coat to the body. Allow the clear coat to dry completely.
2. Repeat the process. Apply multiple coats of clear coat until you are satisfied with the coverage.

Finishing Up

Once the clear coat is dry, your RC car body is finished. You can now remove any masking tape and enjoy your beautiful pearl white paint job.

Tips

• Use a spray gun or airbrush to apply the paint. This will give you a smoother, more even finish.