 Paint
and Finish Guide
The original
Robot Torso had a textured finish but many builders choose a smooth
finish because that's how they remember it.
Textured
Finish  Smooth
Finish 
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The following
color schemes are suggested colors only. They have been used by
some members successfully but by no means suggest that these are
the only "correct" colors to use. Paint chip colors are
hard to duplicate on the computer so there are no sample colors
furnished. Check in the Photo Gallery of other members robots and
email them to find out what color they used if you see one you like.
Brain
Duplicolor Cast Coat Engine Enamel CT302
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0536 Gunmetal Metallic (Replaces T177)
Radar
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109 GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Torso
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109 GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Torso Texture
Plasti-Kote Fleck Stone Faux Granite Base Coat
#11439 Alabaster
Chest Area
Duplicolor Cast Coat Engine Enamel CT302
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0536 Gunmetal Metallic (Replaces T177)
Neon Backplate
Duplicolor Cast Coat Engine Enamel CT302
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0536 Gunmetal Metallic (Replaces T177)
Small Chest
Lens
Pick whatever colors you like best. These changed frequently from
episode to episode so there is no correct color.
Wrists
Duplicolor Cast Coat Engine Enamel CT302
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0536 Gunmetal Metallic (Replaces T177)
Claws
Duplicolor Red T176 MC
Donut
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109 GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Waistplate
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109 GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Legs
Duplicolor Vinyl & Fabric Spray VS11 Charcoal Gray
Note: Do not use primer on foam insulation legs before painting.
This can cause cracking in the future.
Plastic Dip Spray (black only) can be used on foam insulation type
legs.
Knee Plates
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Knees
Duplicolor Vinyl & Fabric Spray VS11 Charcoal Gray
Treadsections
MarHyde Silver Metalic 8109
GM SILVER MET 14
1978 Alfa Romero Silver Metalic code AR751
Duplicolor Perfest Match BGM0535 Silver Metallic (Replaces T178)
Tips
for painting resin parts
Steps
1. Wash all resin pieces with soap and warm water.
2. Repeat.
3. Rinse thoroughly.
4. Remove all flash.
5. Wet-sand seams and tits with 320 grit paper.
6. Fill any air holes with modelers putty or Bondo.
7. Dry thoroughly.
8. Repeat if necessary.
9. Apply a light coat of filler primer.
10. Wet-sand with 400 grit paper.
11. Apply another light coat of filler primer.
12. Wet-sand with 600 grit paper.
13. Apply another light coat of primer.
14. Wet-sand with 800 grit paper.
15. Apply paint.
Note: Always
use a tack cloth to remove dust and junk from the surfaces before
you paint! Avoid
blowing dust and junk away with compressed air. Air from
a compressor often has oil or water in it, that's the last thing
you want on your "clean" surface.
Things
You'll Need
*
Liquid dish soap.
* Warm water.
* Dupli-Color or Plastikote sandable filler primer.
* Tools for removing flash.
* 320 grit sandpaper.
* Filler putty or Bondo.
* 400 grit sandpaper.
* 600 grit sandpaper.
* 800 grit sandpaper.
* Paint.
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