Paint Like a Pro with Traxxas Prographix
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- I'm a top-rated amateur at best when it comes to Lexan painting, but with Traxxas' new line of Prographix paint and bodies, anybody can be a pro. Watch as I demo how to use their new paints on a Prographix Hoss body.
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Traxxas did hit it out of the park with this one. Not quite my style of graphics, but for the newbie, a great way to start. Great job on the tutorial Matt.
Scale Basher’s Guild is BACK! In all seriousness, that looks amazing!
I always put my cans in a container with hot water before painting, it gives more pressure and better mist of the paint
I do the same whether its spraying nitro lacquers on a guitar body or some TAMIYA on a model
Yup. Gives a finer spray.
I hope to see Hemistorm do a review on these paints.
Look out Hemistorm here comes Matt !!! Looks great man not your typical showing here at scale builders guild
When I first saw Traxxas was coming out with their own paint line, I was amazed. I really like the different colors 👍 Nice job!
Nice job Matt.looks awesome.I’m stoked about the new paint.finally bigger cans
Wow awesome paint job!! Appreciate you sharing.
After painting my bodies, I first use a backer depending on the color vibrance (bright or a little deeper) after backing I then hit the inside with 2 coats of flex seal, let dry then use truck bed liner. The rustler 4x4 I did, you can pretty much take the sides and pull the up the sides of the body with no splitting and not one crack or even wear that comes through the paint. So much easier than shoe goo and drywall tape. And more flexible.
Matt, thanks for the refresher! As a relative newbie to more and more complex painting it’s nice to walk back thru the basics!
Glad it was helpful!
I do a bit of air brush painting on my motorcycle parts using house of colors paints.I simply made a spray booth with some plastics and seal with tape.I use a box fan turned to pull the air out with filters fitted to the back of the fan to capture any paint mist in the air and wear proper filter masks to protect my lungs.The same set up work well on all kinds of 10th scale bodies and small parts as well.The prep work is very important for a good finish and proper materials for your projects.
Another awesome video :) However, I don't exactly agree with keeping paints in ambient temperature. I always heat my paint-cans with warm water in a container/bucket before painting. It generates more pressure inside the can and makes paint flow better. I believe that Hemistorm does it the same way. Have you tried it? :) With love from Poland!
Cool to see you out of your elements a bit, think you did alright :)
The half pre-painted Traxxas bodies have been around for quite some time, I've helped e few people to paint bodies like that for Slash and Bandits
We are also impressed with the size of the cans 👌
Very nice!! I'm planning to paint a new body for 2014 Traxxas Stampede. I think I will go with the Prographix body, instead of all clear, with their new paints.
Great video thanks 👍
Thanks for watching!
traxxas as usually brings some fresh ideas ;)
I wonder if proline will start doing the pre half done bodies haha.
I like that.
The cours look great.
Great video man.
wow! i didn't even know about the PG bodies. Very nice rattle job. thanks for the video! new sub!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing bro
👍I think even Josh could paint with that system. I too enjoy LARGE cans.😁
Who doesn’t??!
Now you're just getting carried away! 😂
I’ve always gone with Tamiya paints for lexan as they are more flexible and durable than Spaztix or Proline paints, but I definitely will try this Traxxas paint for my next body as I hate buying two cans to do a body in single color
Im in lets go traxxas
Traxxas held up to their user friendly theme with these. Color selection is decent. But the spray can nozzles are better than they had to be. Little details are cool. Like the color stamped on the can so if the lid is gone you can still see what they are. The size is great. Im sure the paint is gonna be as good as anyone else's that is easy to use.
Turned out awesome! If you stand the paint can in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes or so before use it'll spray better :)
Yep, also helps!
I agree, I also only use spray can paint or rattle can polycarbonate paint.
It does look totally HOSSome!
Whoa I just bought some of this traxxas paint today and then you upload this lol
I have to replace two busted up crawler body’s. Just to ground down.
Im going to give the new Traxxis paint a try.
I've never tried the ambient temp thing, I actually always heat my cans in hot water. I've always had great luck with that technique but maybe I've just gotten lucky somehow. I look forward to trying another new paint brand. Thanks for all the tips bud.
That totally works too. As long as the cans aren't colder than where you're spraying, you should be golden!
Wheres the xtra cab?
Looks like some good color options. But I'm gonna wait more long term reports from people to see how durable this is to flaking/wear and tear over time. I've used Spaz Stix for example and they aren't really durable compared to Tamiya PS line. I've had 0 flaking/wear out with Tamiya PS paints after quite a while/lot of use.
i use rubbing alcohol and then extremely high grit sand paper (light sanding) then i alcohol wipe it again. i always use dark paints though. probably dont need to sandpaper with light colors
Wow !
I love the new Traxxas paints, How many colors do they have? Planning on purchasing ALL of them~!
Check the link. Lots of options!
Hey Matt, I know this is an older video but i just picked up a used hoss and will need to do a new body so this was very helpful. Also do you know what proline bodies fit the hoss especially if any are able to use the inner hoss cage mounting element to attach it as opposed to getting the posts kit?
I don't think there's currently any PL bodies for the Hoss. Sorry!
What’s the pro scale tint? This looks awesome definitely gonna give this a go!! Why no gray? I cannot find any gray like dark grey or primer gray, something like that? Not in poly paint anyway?!! Great vid glad you put it out. I thought it was just traxxas cashing in on paint lol. Sounds like it’s a lot better that the little cans.🤩🤩👍🏼
Essentially a tint for windows. I actually suggested they add a grey, you’re not alone!
@@scalebuildersguild Nardo Grey!
Is there a way to take old paint off lexain to repaint it the way you want? Great video as always.
Yep, good old fashioned elbow grease and fine grit wet sanding, or brake fluid has apparently done the trick too.
Great video Matt, Im from Quebec and none of the Traxxas's jajaja dealer can't get the ProGraphix paint, where did you get yours? If Toronto, pls let me know, I have a Defender and G500 I would like to paint. Keep thoses videos coming !!
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, Traxxas doesn't sell the proGraphix paint in Canada, but you can order OnPoint paint, as it's the exact same formulation. Good luck!
@@scalebuildersguild Perfect thanks Matt, I'll order a few can's. I appreciate your feedback !!
When I tried the paint I noticed the paint had a texture finish to it especially the white backing. The white paint also flakes off into the chassis. Not sure if I used too much paint or what I did wrong? I painted three bodies and had the issue with two of them. I didn't paint a Pro Graphics body. I painted a clear Lexan body meaning you one would use more paint and two you are force to paint in some tight spots. I want to like the paint but having a hard time convincing myself.
Provided you do the right prep, I've had great success with that paint. You have to use very light coats and many of them, so maybe you sprayed too much in a single coat?
So funny, just got that pattern on Amazon for my old tmaxx. Think I'm going orange.
Nope... Not exactly the same.. but pretty cool
It's very nice, but do you think that traxxas will sell his painting in France?
great job ,it s beautiful 👍👍👍
Hard to say! Regulations are different everywhere!
I was always under the impression that it was better to warm the cans before spraying to get a smooth even spray? Even if your outside..🙄🤔
It totally is, as long as they aren’t colder than ambient temperature!
I'll be drop shipping my next no prep body to you sir LOL
Copy that!
I see the import duties beginning to stack up. 😉
Nice video. Can this paint be used on other rc plastic parts, thanks
It's really formulated for lexan. Doesn't work quite as well on other surfaces.
If I’m painting a crawler with melded plastic details like a snorkel and a grill should I take those out or paint around them?
Definitely take them off.
@@scalebuildersguild thanks I’m actually building a Trx-4 sport unassembled kit with a hobby wing system and an omg servo
Just a request. If you're going to do a video on painting or other subjects. show the kids how you hold or set the body and the movement of spraying. It is fine for adults, but it just created nothing but questions and doubts for the kids who want to see the process in its entirerty. Thanks
This channel isn’t for children, but I hear what you’re saying, and will work harder to show how to do more in future videos.
I thinking to put on ppf for scratch proof
So this was what was in the box haha not going to lie, my little mind went on a journey trying to think of what was in it haha
I purchased a couple of traxxas spray paints for my Axial jeep Cherokee body, and I really did not like the product. Lexan paints are too expensive and don't spray evenly. I did however experiment on Krylon "fusion" spray paints on a couple of spare pieces of lexan, and after four to five days of letting the paint cure, it held up great! I actually bent the painted lexan, and believe me there were no cracks nor did the paint chip. It actually works! I'm saying goodbye to lexan paints. Forever? We'll see.
Sorry you didn't like the paint!
@@scalebuildersguild no I did, really! It's just that maybe I purchased a defective one. There's only one hobby store where I live, so choosing the kind of lexan paints that I want is a luxury I don't have. Anyway, I just painted my Gmade military body with a Krylon "metallic dark metal" color. I'll have to see if the paint will hold in time. If it doesn't, then it's back to lexan paints. Love your channel by the way.
Those big cans are great. The small cans are never enough.
Oh. Don't ya just hate when the paint creeps under the tape? Oh
I had really high hopes for this paint and the paint itself is top notch but sadly I had severe issues with the delivery system. All three cans(two colors) had paint puddle on the rim of can right underneath the spray tip and in turn dripped (big time)all over what was going to be a sweet paint job, ruining it.
Yikes! Sorry to hear that!
my local hobby shop in alberta says we cant get as they aren't allowed to bring into canada... hmmm wonder what the heck going on as u have it lol
Traxxas sent it to me directly to give it a test.
What about the main attribute of a lexan paint.
How well does the paint stick to the lexan when you seriously crash it?
this paint holds on amazing , drove one time over a body with my 1/1 car and the body was flat as a....... but the paint was still holding on
@@ThePeter710 painted with this Traxxas paint?
@@GeeShocker yes, not under that name , like many brands things get rebranded for some, i do paint with this paint for over 20 years , so trust me, its gooooood paint
@@ThePeter710 which one did they rebrand? I used to have Pactra back in the 90s. After they disappeared, i tried different brands and ended up using Tamiya PS paint.
@@GeeShocker tamiya is a good paint, but prices vary by colour and the cans a smaller and dont dry as good as the " traxxas" paint + 100ml to 150 ml and the white comes in big cans, win win
I thought we was supposed to lightly scuff the body. Was I taught wrong?
Pre partial printed bodies are nothing new. I've got a Team magic body from 10 years ago exactly like this.
Also, being that I do a lot of painting and I have over 200 Tamiya PS cans I'm really wondering if this is compatible with PS.
I guess we'll see.
Well, it's new to me. Don't see why it wouldn't be compatible, best way is to test it I guess. I'll report back at some point.
@@scalebuildersguild I wasn't trying to dunk on you or anything bud. Really just said that so if anyone wants to look for them they know they've been around for a while and there is more than just Traxxas options to be found.
As far as compatibility... I've had some crappy reactions with with so called compatible paints in the past so I'm really curious to see if these will work with PS. Those big cans would be a game changer for me if they do work together. I paint a ton of bodies for private customers and I'm so tired of blasting through tiny Tamiya cans. I'm putting together an Instagram page for my painting so I'll shoot you a link when I get set up if you're interested. I paint everything from 1/64th scale up, mostly Lexan but also hard body stuff.
I've been at it for 30+ years so if you ever need advice on anything or help with something feel free to message me.
Although I haven't posted anything in quite a while I do have a Facebook page called ApexCustoSlots if you want to have a look. Pretty much everything there is 64th scale but it shows at least some of my basic skills. Though I have to say, since buying a vinyl plotter the complexity of my work has gone way up so the stuff on there isn't the best representation of my current work but it's still pretty nice. When I get the Instagram up with my RC stuff I think it will be much more impressive. Anyhow, I like your channel man. You're doing a good job. Not sure if I'm subbed but if not I will be. Keep up the good work and if you need anything give me a shout.
No offense taken! Like I said, Lexan isn’t my favorite way to paint, and always learning! Great thing about this hobby, no shortage of things to gain knowledge on.
You don’t have to paint darkest to lightest as long as you back your color first before moving on to another color.
Of course, but I’m keeping it simple here Adam.
@@scalebuildersguild ahhh sounds good Matt. Thanks by the way for the good video on the traxxas paint. Let me ask you a question, did you like how the paint sprayed? Did it spray nice like Tamiya paint?
I thought Josh was the Lexan guy lol
Laquer based?
Sorry, that's beyond my knowledge level.
Hemistorm
Watch now Traxxas gonna sue anyone who uses a same name color as them. 😋 Jk
Traxxas is absolutely Crap option in the UK 🇬🇧 they are always far more expensive than any other brand!! Shame because I know alot of enthusiasts would buy if they were reasonable 👍 come on Traxxas sort it out! Please 😉
Prografic bodies are all on back order this sucks
I hada problem with traxxas paints. splattering.
Oh really? Did you spray at ambient temps? Did you clean the nozzle after every application? That can help prevent spatter.
@@scalebuildersguild yeah I kept a rag on me while spraying while spraying for long presses was enough to throw droplets... it didn't affect the final outcome too much but left a gritty texture on the inside...I was using metalic blue and silver. Was about 75 outside
Man, too many "grafix" on the body
Matt's out here accidentally making a Bisexual Pride flag truck lol
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