Want to paint, Need advice?

[XSupraStar]

Hey guys i was thinking about painting my Supra but i dont know how to go about doing so. What techniques are there to well not mess up. I was looking at testors paint at my local hobby shop and they have a color i like along with a nice pearl clear coat. should i sand the car donw before painting or just throw on a coat of primer. And how do you keep from painting the signal lights? I know you can take out the head and tail light lenses, but what about the blinkers and such. All your advice would help, thanx.
-B

[EMX]

testors SUCK!!!

sorry i have had and heard of nothing but probs with testors.

im in the process of painting my skyline.

here is what i did..

1) Wash car with dish soap and water and dry.
2)mask off every thing
3) spray a couple of coats of primer
4)spray a couple of coats of the color you want

5) your done, you can spray clear coat too, but im saying **** that cuase its not gona stop the chips.

im using tamiya's mica blue with a black primer and its turning out awsome.

[XSupraStar]

Hey man thanx for the info, but where can i find that Tamiya paint. any info will be helpful.
-B

[EMX]

Originally posted by XSupraStar
Hey man thanx for the info, but where can i find that Tamiya paint. any info will be helpful.
-B

I got mine at a local hobby shop

[Bad Company]

Look for a store near you...
http://www.tamiyausa.com/authorizeddealers/index.html

[viperkilla]

This is what I do:

1. Sand the body alittle bit
2. Mask off parts I dont want to paint
3. Spray paint it from about 3-6 inches
4. Let it dry overnight