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This is explaining how to do a simple 2 color paint scheme on a monster truck body. You can use either an air brush or rattle cans with this simple paint job. And remember, the paint job is only as good as the prep work.  We'll start here by prepping the body. some people will just pull the body from the bag and spray it. That is a big no no. You must at the minimum wash it first. However if the body will see a lot of use and abuse, it's best to start with a scotch brite pad or similar and scuff the body on any surface that will receive paint.  Be careful around the areas that you want to remain clear.  Once the body is fully scuffed, then it's time to take it wash it thoroughly. use a new soft sponge, liberal amount of dish soap, and warm water and scrub the entire inside of the body. Make sure to rinse well as you do not want any soap residue left behind. Let air dry. Do not use anything to dry it as it could leave behind lint, dust, or something else that could potentially contaminate the paint. It should look similar to this. notice the windows are clear and the body is hazy.  Next you want to trim out the body. Start fist by cutting the flange into where the bend is where the body starts, one on either side of the corner, 8 cuts total.  Next run the knife with easy to moderate pressure along in the crease around the base of the body to score it.  Just one time is all it should take, now bend it at the score and it should snap off in a nice straight line, or at least as straight as your score line.  Finally fallow the lines of the wheel wells with the scissors to trim them out. Or if you are not using a body meant for a monster, use a sharpie to draw the lines on one side of the body and cut them out. Take the pieces from that side and line them up on the other side and use the sharpie to trace pieces so you have symmetrical cut wheel wells. Also at this time is a good time to place the body on the chassis and mark and drill out you body mount post positions. I did not do this to this body as I am unsure what chassis will receive it. Now you are ready to put some color on it. Start out by hand brushing any small details such as the mirror mounts shown here.  Once that is finished, mask of anything that is not to receive the main body color such as the tonneau cover.   Next apply the window masks.  And now you are ready to spray the main color. You can use an air brush, or a rattle can. Either will work. Keep in mind, it's better to spay on multiple light even coats than it is to spray one heavy one. Light coats will dry faster and will gain you better end results. Also keep in mind when using transparent colors, the more coats, the darker the color. Since this a Parma Bigfoot, I chose a basic blue for it.   Once it's covered thoroughly and evenly as well as dry, it's time to unmask the areas to receive the second color. And keeping with the monster theme, I pulled the window masks off the side rear windows since most monsters cover this area with black sponsor panels. Also remove the tonneau cover masking and then spray. Again, nice light and even coats. But since this is the final color I covered the whole inside of the body. If you look up inside a real monster, the underside of their bodies are generally black.    All that is left now is to remove the overspray film, add your decals, mount it to your truck and have fun. |