Reversing the steps when painting outside?

[Kingmeow]

I understand painting lexan bodies by painting inside and dark colors first, etc. But what if you want the same color/effect when painting on the outside (not lexan)? Do you reverse the steps?

For example, I'm planning on painting my Capra candy/translucent orange, backed by silver to give it the sparkles. I want the same paint effect on the drivers' helmet but they are molded black plastic.

Do I paint it with the silver first and then a few coats of the candy/translucent orange? And how thick of a silver, enough to cover the black plastic so none shows through?

 

[mikemcE]

Yes. Use a good primer after washing, a scuff also helps. As you thought lighter first then darker . When shooting candy’s/transparent colors, make sure your base is even, not mottled, tiger striping is common with both metallic and candy paints. To eliminate, wider overlap, and crisscross coats. Also COUNT the number of coats when shooting candys, more coats, deeper color.


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[Kingmeow]

Thanks for confirming. For the helmets I'll eyeball the number of candy coats until they match the body.

 

[Phyro]

If you want to test the candy color on something first, a plastic spoon makes for a good test piece.


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[Kingmeow]

Good idea! I would have to use a black plastic spoon as the helmets are black.