Juhunio 6830 Posted April 19, 2020 Hey folks I've got a Monster Beetle build in the works, and have bought a Sand Scorcher body set (51046) for it. I actually really like the slightly off-white colour of the plastic substrate, it suits what I have in mind for the final result and would be happy enough to leave it unpainted. Is that possible? Is there any recommended clear paint or treatment to protect / 'seal' the plastic but keep the substrate colour? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooneyBird 938 Posted April 19, 2020 Yes, you can totally keep it unpainted. I would recommend clearcoating it with something UV-resistant, as else it'll go yellow over time due to exposure. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6830 Posted April 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, GooneyBird said: Yes, you can totally keep it unpainted. I would recommend clearcoating it with something UV-resistant, as else it'll go yellow over time due to exposure. Brilliant, thanks! Something like this I presume? https://www.techsil.co.uk/krylon-uv-resistant-matte-clear-11oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooneyBird 938 Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Juhunio said: Brilliant, thanks! Something like this I presume? https://www.techsil.co.uk/krylon-uv-resistant-matte-clear-11oz That should work, but keep in mind it's matt. So you'll have to find a gloss if that's the finish you're going after. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10148 Posted April 21, 2020 I’ve polished a Blackfoot body with great success as it’s a runner. It would probably work with white to? Also @Toolmaker72 has just put a Scorcher shell on a Monster Beetle ORV chassis, the mounting holes are in a slightly different position as covered here.. This is my BF with the body just polished with FW1 polish that has UV protection, no clear coat or paint, and decals applied. As said though White may yellow over time? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pourMoneyIntoSea 55 Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 6:02 PM, Juhunio said: Hey folks I've got a Monster Beetle build in the works, and have bought a Sand Scorcher body set (51046) for it. I actually really like the slightly off-white colour of the plastic substrate, it suits what I have in mind for the final result and would be happy enough to leave it unpainted. Is that possible? Is there any recommended clear paint or treatment to protect / 'seal' the plastic but keep the substrate colour? Thanks in advance! yes i left my mountain rider unpainted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites