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Losi XXT CR Graphite +

Post by FasterLouder »

Hey everyone,I hope you're all well.

I'm gearing up to paint a new body for my XXT CR G+...I just cannot decide how to attack the carbon effect part of it.
I have a few NIP decal sheets,I could paint the carbon effect in,then trim the \XXT CR' lettering out and stick it over it,or I could just ommit it from the paint.
I'd love to hear anyone's opinion and if anyone has a nice technique for painting carbon fibre,too.

Here's the paint scheme and the truck,99% new built,it turned out really nice.
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Post by Brocklee »

You could try a decal for it, ultrahive does some impressive stuff by the looks of it. I haven't seen anything of his in person but what he has posted looks good. Give him a pm he might be able to help out.
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Definitely check with Ultrahive, he's the man.
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Will do,thanks guys!
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I'd probably go to you local hardware store and see if they have some mesh or screen material that you can lay down on the body, spray it, and then remove it to reveal the checkerboard pattern.

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Post by R Cane »

I think I remember long ago using wall repair mesh...it had a mild adhesive on it, so might be great to stick to contours, spray over, then peel off when you are done.
I might have to try that again...

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I can faintly recall an automotive product that comprised of two stencils to lay down a carbon pattern,but I cannot remember who it was that made it.
Might have to go Googling.
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Tool box drawer liner works too 8)
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Re: Losi XXT CR Graphite +

Post by FasterLouder »

That's an option.
The trickiest part,if I do paint in the over-the-roof-carbon-section,will be cutting the lettering out from the decal sheet and keeping the smaller lettering intact.
One of the most vibrant decal sheets in my collection,it just pops in person! :shock:
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