MS 462 completed

[Reegan]

First off I dont really have the patience for painting, but I really enjoyed this project. Its not perfect as its my first time painting like this and wet sanding. I highly recommend Tamiya Paints for anyone looking to spice up the look of their saw. Learnt quite a bit during the whole process, now lets see how quickly my lacquer finish gets destroyed haha

Future tinkering will be some performance enhancements.

Cheers

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[user 122190]

I like. I hate to be Captain Obvious, but without a Magnum sticker....

Was that OEM paint that you used? I'm not sure but paint might be considered Mechanical, (by some). -> @cuinrearview

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Looks good.

 

[1Alpha1]

^^^^^ What he said!

 

[AgTech4020]

That’s Awesome! I don’t have much patience for that kind of work either but after seeing yours I might give it a try.


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[Chainsaw Jim]

What is that... like 29 pounds of paint?
All that added weight will make your boat tip over when you're pulling it back up.



Lol, just messin with ya. Looks good.

 

[Reegan]

So much paint I ruined the power to weight ratio

What is that... like 29 pounds of paint?
All that added weight will make your boat tip over when you're pulling it back up.



Lol, just messin with ya. Looks good.

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[Reegan]

Wash cover with hot soapy water, rinse and dry, wet sand with 400grit to key surface, wash and dry, spray3 or 4 base coats, wet sand, spray final coat, lacquer quite thick then wet sand 1000 grit then 1500, wash and dry polish with rubbing compound and lastly wax and buff.

That’s Awesome! I don’t have much patience for that kind of work either but after seeing yours I might give it a try.


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[Reegan]

I like. I hate to be Captain Obvious, but without a Magnum sticker....

Was that OEM paint that you used? I'm not sure but paint might be considered Mechanical, (by some). -> @cuinrearview

I had to open up the high screw due to the added power from that racing stripe!

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[scheffa]

Interesting to see how long the paint holds up to work abuse, would love to give my crew custom coloured saws

 

[Reegan]

Interesting to see how long the paint holds up to work abuse, would love to give my crew custom coloured saws

A 2k lacquer should hold up fairly well to help protect the base coat, i just used spray can lacquer.

Ive sprayed 2k before and the iso cyanides are pretty hard core on the lungs, even from brief exposure. Use the correct respirator system if ever using it.

The Tamiya PS -23 paint is also meant for rc cars with little nitro motors so heat shouldnt be too much of an issue and its also quite flexible. If you make your income from saws i rate a high quality paint job will get trashed on the first day by some gorillas on your crew haha.

Im easy on my saw, im really happy to own it, so it gets pampered as best as possible, until I get the MS500i

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[smokey7]

If it holds up to nitro fuels gas shouldnt be much of a issue. I dint think it will hold up real well to scratches but you can always sand scuff and redo it anytime you want to.

 

[SmellyPirateHooker]

Looks badass.... How much horsepower did the paint add?

 

[Reegan]

An entire horse, its basically an ms500i now

Looks badass.... How much horsepower did the paint add?

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[SmellyPirateHooker]

An entire horse, its basically an ms500i now

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It does look cool though, well done