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How should I clean up the spray paint on top of the water?

Zack

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You can swipe the paint away with a paper towel or a similar absorbent product.

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Can I use an acrylic finisher?

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You can use an acrylic finish coat if the directions for the hydro dip do not contraindicate an acrylic overcoat.

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Even with warm water, my spray paint starts to form a skin almost immediately, and my wooden stick gathers up the paint when I try to make a design. What am I doing wrong?

Zack

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It is likely that your paint is a very fast-drying paint. Try a slower-drying paint. See the can for drying times. If you paint in direct sun or very hot weather, the paint will set up too fast, so try cooler weather and shade.

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If I were dipping an RC body, would I be able to put the graphic on the inside of the car or would it have to go on the outside of the body?

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The paint is going to adhere to the first surface that it touches: the exterior of your model. If you could turn the car inside out, it would work, but that is not possible. The graphic will always be on the outside of the object dipped.

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What happens if I get everything I need, know the dry paint times, and do everything correctly but it does not work? What would I do?

Maria Windsor

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In that case, you'll have to fully evaluate what you did. The first couple of times it will be tricky and you might have missed a mistake you made. There also might be a problem with the paint, is it too old? Did you shake it enough? But as long as you check everything and get the hang of it, you should be fine. There's lots of YouTube videos from reliable sources such as The King Of Random that have plenty of useful tips if you're having trouble.

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I've bought spray paint, water container and shoes. What else should I buy?

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If there is a part of the shoes you don't want hydro dipped, then buy tape and cover that area. Other than that, I think you have everything.

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Will the surface of the paint be smooth enough and strongly stick to the object ?

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It depends on what the object is. Paper will stick better than metal or wood.

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What type of spray paint should I use? Some look really good, but are too expensive.

Lisa Welton

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Any type of spray paint would work, but in most cases when it comes to paint, the higher the price tag, the better the quality.

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Can it be clear spray paint, or does it have to be a sealant?

Lisa Welton

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I would recommend using a sealant over a clear spray paint; its purpose is to seal in the previous colors, while a clear spray paint is basically just more paint.

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When you are dipping the object, won't the places that your fingers were holding the object not get painted?

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If an area of the object doesn't get paint on it, just rotate it around in the rest of the paint.

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Do I need a primer?

Ariana

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You don't need primer, but it's great for makeup. Primer helps make a smooth and poreless surface for makeup, and it helps make sure your makeup stays on all day.

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