My RSX Project [Archive]

ZipRC

11-01-2003, 05:51 PM

Used TS line Tamiya spraypaint, metallic blue. a few errors, but all my fault, not the paint. not completely finished, got too dark outside to continue painting. here's some images of what i do have:

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/cars/Picture%20027.jpg

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/cars/Picture%20028.jpg

Masking was done with an x-acto blade, and the tape was bought at home depot. blue "long-mask" tape specifically designed for non-bleed painting.

Bad Company

11-01-2003, 06:07 PM

Well, from what I can see, it looks pretty darn good. Awesome color too. What mistakes did you have?

4G63T

11-01-2003, 07:27 PM

did you aslo paint the headlights?:p

viperkilla

11-01-2003, 07:51 PM

That looks great. From what I can see, I dont see any mistakes.

ZipRC

11-01-2003, 11:03 PM

nope, didnt paint over the headlights, popped them out, i just masked that area so it stayed silver. There weren't any serious problems, just some overspraying in one area near the door, and a few scratches. just sanded those down, and in the morning im doing a final coat or two.

miniDRIFTER

11-02-2003, 03:04 AM

what about normal masking tape from hopedepot? is that good or no?

ZipRC

11-02-2003, 10:22 AM

im not sure about normal...i would say just go with blue homedepot masking tape tho. its like 5 bucks for an abnormally large roll. Or go 'tamiya'. Everyone likes them :)

ZipRC

11-02-2003, 01:29 PM

im not finishing the car. i can't even pinpoint any real mistakes that i didn't fix...but it just doesn't feel right on my standards. If anyone is interested in purchasing it or trading for it i'll finish it, otherwise it's just going to the junkyard.

once again, if you are interested in it, there is nothing fatally wrong with it, i'm just not satisfied.

Bad Company

11-02-2003, 01:56 PM

Do what????!!! You're nuts, get your butt back to that body and give it some luvin. Don't just give up.

Alex

11-02-2003, 01:58 PM

Are you going to sell the whole car?

ZipRC

11-02-2003, 02:43 PM

nope not gonna sell the entire thing. and bc, i think i might be able to salvage it, instead of painting the rest i might go silver/blue. images below:

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/cars/Picture%20031.jpg
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/cars/Picture%20032.jpg
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/cars/Picture%20033.jpg

4G63T

11-02-2003, 03:40 PM

i think the paint looks pretty good:confused:

Bad Company

11-02-2003, 04:24 PM

It reminds me of all those low riders I see around here, where the kids put all these body kits on there cars, and don't have enough money left over to paint them, and just drive them around like that.:D

Is that just Virginia, or what?

BTW, It actually doesn't look bad at all.

ZipRC

11-02-2003, 04:29 PM

Haha BC i know exactly what you're talking about. Near my school (yeah im still in school :( ) there's always some junky b-class import with a hunk load of stickers/aero parts on it. They make it sound fast by taking a muffler that looks like a gutter and attaching it so it makes loud noises.

yeah, i decided to slap on one last good luck coat, and i feel a little better about it, thanks for the push to keep me going.

4G63T

11-02-2003, 04:50 PM

keep it, it looks very good if i did a paintjob o my new skyline which i am getting soon like this i would be happy
really looks good;)

Strider

11-06-2003, 11:12 PM

I think the blue/silver is nice!