irondog 0 Posted October 8, 2007 Hello guys, I've painted my RX7 body with the Tamiya Polycarbonate Spray PS7 (orange) and, as I have to paint also plastic parts that will be put on the body, I'm guessing which is the right paint I have to use for matching body color; looking at Tamiya website, I shoud use the Tamiya Color Spray Paint TS12 (orange)... but I'm not sure it's the right matching color! thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1818 Posted October 8, 2007 Hello guys,I've painted my RX7 body with the Tamiya Polycarbonate Spray PS7 (orange) and, as I have to paint also plastic parts that will be put on the body, I'm guessing which is the right paint I have to use for matching body color; looking at Tamiya website, I shoud use the Tamiya Color Spray Paint TS12 (orange)... but I'm not sure it's the right matching color! it should be close enough more importantly, you need to paint the same undercoat as the lexan. ie have you backed the lexan paint with ps2 white? Unbacked ps7 will look darker than TS12 painted onto the white plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irondog 0 Posted October 8, 2007 it should be close enough more importantly, you need to paint the same undercoat as the lexan. ie have you backed the lexan paint with ps2 white? Unbacked ps7 will look darker than TS12 painted onto the white plastic. No, I haven't backed with ps2... that's something new for me! But I can do it, I suppose, if I find the difference is significant... Also, I've done 3-times ps7 painting! Does it makes difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 837 Posted October 8, 2007 No, I haven't backed with ps2... that's something new for me! But I can do it, I suppose, if I find the difference is significant...Also, I've done 3-times ps7 painting! Does it makes difference? It does matter, but probably not that much. I would just spray the TS12 first. Then if it looks lighter than the PS7 body, give the body an undercoat of white till it matches. There is only trial & error here. There is no way to be sure before you start laying down paint.... Good luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
