🎨 Paint Shop
Every RC body technique in plain English — from backing and masking to hairspray chipping, oil washes and candy coats — each with a real how-to and a gallery of member shells that used it.
RC bodies are clear polycarbonate (Lexan) painted on the INSIDE, so the shiny shell protects the paint.
Crisp multi-colour schemes come from masking off areas before you spray each colour.
A reliable way to fake worn, chipped paint down to bare metal or a rust base.
A thin dark wash flows into recesses and panel lines to add depth and grime.
Catches raised edges and texture with a highlight colour for a used, three-dimensional look.
Salt masks off chips and rust spots so the layer underneath shows through.
Powder pigments build up dust, mud and rust exactly where a real rig collects it.
Waterslide or vinyl decals add sponsor logos, numbers and scale detail.
Translucent candy or pearl colours over a bright base give deep, colour-shifting finishes.