Removing factory finished paint jobs

[Wetman]

Fancy another pumpkin after owning two previously but all I can seem to find is either a black version or the metallic. Not fussed about either paint job to be honest as I have had a normal which was good but dont really go for box art and a chrome version before which both were the usual fun to bash round with but not very satisfying in the build department. Stuck some led`s in but I felt as if a big chunk of the build process was missing not having to paint it or choose a colour scheme for it. Anyway i`m waffling so the question is how easy are these factory paint schemes to either remove or paint over and can you still get as good a finish as a virgin shell?

Speaking of virgin shells a daft question, how many of the solid shells are actually virgin or are they a high percentage of regrind? Polycarbs I should imagine are a higher percentage of virgin material otherwise you wouldnt have the clarity on them

 

[waterbok]

Both are not painted it's coloured or plated plastic, you just would need to remove the decals, sand, prime, paint.

[Wetman]

11 hours ago, waterbok said:

Both are not painted it's coloured or plated plastic, you just would need to remove the decals, sand, prime, paint.

Cheers. From what I remember of the chrome the stickers still came seperate, is that still the case? or are they pre stickered now as well?

[waterbok]

Stickers are separate, except if you get an XB model

[Mark_C]

The body will come in black plastic, it has a semi sheen finish. Some people just put the stickers on and call it done, but imho it doesn't look that good.

So, you prime and paint, or prime, paint clear or maybe just paint! up to you. I'm still not sure which way to go (I have a pumpkin & others to do).

I have seen people just polish the plastic with compounds to make it look glossy.

Yes, stickers are a separate sheet and won't come with the body (nor will any of the chrome bits). I have a sticker set on order with time tunnel models currently, apparently a new shipment of stuff is coming in to the UK next week.