Spraying translucent paint

[joedave]

If I spray translucent paint then unmask another bit on the shell and spray that it will bleed? So the colors will mix, I want to back the colors white so will I need to spray one color then back it then the next color and back that. IE back between coats

Please help I'm not very good at painting rc shells

[metalmickey0]

If its a translucent paint then yes you have to back that with white before doing any other. Or the other colour will alter the transulcent shade. If it was a solid colour then you dont need to unless its a really dark colour your gunna use. Personnaly i`d back each bit with white as i go just to be sure.

[eyeayen]

Why are you using translucent paints ? It seems like you're making life hard for yourself ?

If you back them with pearl white or silver it will be more dramatic than just using straight white. Always work from darkest to lightest colours too.

[joedave]

im using them up because i got tamiya paint at 99p a tin in a sale but they only had translucent paints, thanks for all tips

[MrMagoo]

As Ian has said, you'll definitely need to back the, pearl silver will give a good solid finish with a fair pop, AutoAir aluminium backers can be used to give a much more course, almost metal-flake effect and can look amazing in sunlight, or failing that go with a pearl or metalic version of the translucent colour. I love trans blue paint with pearl blue behind it, it gives such a deep, vibrant finish that looks amazing in sunlight... it's not as good as a true candy finish but it's a lot easier to spray!