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Chewie · 03-18-2007, 07:08 PM

Hi, guys. Its been a while, but I finally got a Monster-XL. Right now I'm painting it (don't worry, I taped the purple chambers), but my spraypaint tends to bead and run when I spray the orange nozzle parts.

Can anyone recommend a good brand or type of spraypaint for painting?

mr. dude · 03-18-2007, 07:28 PM

I think you're supposed to give it a protective coat of laquer first. Then again, I've never painted any of my soakers before.

Chewie · 03-18-2007, 07:55 PM

I painted my CPS2500 before without any odd prep, its odd.

wetmonkey442 · 03-22-2007, 08:33 PM

You shouldn't need any special bran of paint to achieve a good effect, just good technique and some careful prep beforehand. First of all, make sure you wash with warmy soapy water the pieces you're having trouble with. This will help to remove oils that may be causing your paint to bead. If you want, you can prep your surface first with primer, not lacquer. When you do decide to paint, look for spray paint that works well with plastic. The best I've used is Krylon Fusion. It's made specifically for plastic. However, I'm know there are cheaper generic brands out there. When you're painting make sure to begin and end each stroke off of the plastic. The initial burst of paint is always the biggest and will cause uneveness in your coat, something that will cause your paint to bead.

Good luck and soak on.

CROC · 03-28-2007, 06:49 PM

If anything, the best thing to get is Krylon paints. They may be expensive (~15$CAD), but they are waterproof, and dry in 12 minutes or less.

03-18-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
Chewie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38 UserID: 800	Tips on painting Hi, guys. Its been a while, but I finally got a Monster-XL. Right now I'm painting it (don't worry, I taped the purple chambers), but my spraypaint tends to bead and run when I spray the orange nozzle parts. Can anyone recommend a good brand or type of spraypaint for painting?

03-22-2007, 08:33 PM	#4
wetmonkey442 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 256 UserID: 47	You shouldn't need any special bran of paint to achieve a good effect, just good technique and some careful prep beforehand. First of all, make sure you wash with warmy soapy water the pieces you're having trouble with. This will help to remove oils that may be causing your paint to bead. If you want, you can prep your surface first with primer, not lacquer. When you do decide to paint, look for spray paint that works well with plastic. The best I've used is Krylon Fusion. It's made specifically for plastic. However, I'm know there are cheaper generic brands out there. When you're painting make sure to begin and end each stroke off of the plastic. The initial burst of paint is always the biggest and will cause uneveness in your coat, something that will cause your paint to bead. Good luck and soak on. __________________ Join the fight! Support water warfare in your area today! Downpour-A Reliable Source of Water Warfare Information

03-28-2007, 06:49 PM	#5
CROC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada (GTA) Posts: 291 UserID: 569	If anything, the best thing to get is Krylon paints. They may be expensive (~15$CAD), but they are waterproof, and dry in 12 minutes or less. __________________ ~CROC~(c 'rock)n. -The master of ideas, and the occasional mod (Works with mr. dude) Mods: 3xA combat - CPS Turbine - Super Flash Flood - (working on CPH)

03-18-2007, 07:28 PM	#2
mr. dude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 UserID: 572	I think you're supposed to give it a protective coat of laquer first. Then again, I've never painted any of my soakers before.

03-18-2007, 07:55 PM	#3
Chewie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38 UserID: 800	I painted my CPS2500 before without any odd prep, its odd.

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