How to paint your raquet?

Paul009 · 10-15-2002, 06:02 PM

Hey,

I realize that when you chip your raquet the best thing is to paint over it. Do any of you have any suggestions(type of paint)(how to apply) on this matter. i realize that if you find modeling paint, it is realy hard to find the right matching colours. Any tips?

Kc_uk · 10-15-2002, 06:08 PM

Actually my friend chipped his MP99 recently.

He used Car Paint to go over it, this paint is much thicker and leaves a good finish on the racket, they also have many colours so you should have no trouble finding something that matches.

JChen99 · 10-15-2002, 06:11 PM

that means i can custom paint my rackets!! hehe... gonna go make my MP100 look like a MP99 now

ivan · 10-16-2002, 10:28 PM

don't flame me please

I think the car paint is not a good choice because if you distribute it unevenly, the racket is going to be unbalanced since the car paint is thicker which means heavier. Nail polish could be really helpful if you are only trying to cover up a small area.

pinoysmash · 10-17-2002, 01:33 AM

tru using the model paints of Tamiya Model COmpany...it has 2 kinds of model paints.

a. TS paint series is for exterior and general plastic painting jobs for models

b. PS paint series is made for Lexan and clear plastic models for painting interior effects...they also have their corresponding clear coat paint to protect the surface and so it will be like a laminated high gloss finish

hope this helps..

psmash

RyviuS · 10-17-2002, 04:26 PM

i asked around about this once b4 but some of the higher end Model paints u use for hobby stuff works pretty good.

LazyBuddy · 10-17-2002, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JChen99
that means i can custom paint my rackets!! hehe... gonna go make my MP100 look like a MP99 now

Hey, is that how they make "fake" Yonex racket??? Just pain over some other rackets???

j/k

JChen99 · 10-17-2002, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LazyBuddy

Hey, is that how they make "fake" Yonex racket??? Just pain over some other rackets???

j/k

HAHA!! maybe! but then again mine is a "premium" fake racket...

i doubt no one is stupid enough to fake a MP100 as a MP99

LazyBuddy · 10-17-2002, 10:52 PM

I know. Too much investment for ur case... Actually, I like MP100's painting job better

fatbird · 10-18-2002, 12:35 AM

I tried it. It is MUCH more difficult than one think. Firstly, you have to take out the grommet and remember each individual location. Secondly, you have to strip out the old paint by sand-paper. Using paint-stripper is easier but it may damage the graphite. Then you have to smooth it out with water-sanding. After that, the painting job begin with a primer coating, then with your selected color scheme (you may have to spray it several time to create the depth of colouring) and finish with a top gross (two layer is better). If you want to have mix colour on different part of the racquet, it will be a tedious job. You have to cover some part of the racquet for each process. Lastly, you have to clear the grommet holes and put back the grommet. It is a satisfying and rewarding experience but I don't think I would want to do it again. I done it on my old carbonex 20 in red and gold colouring. After the painting job, I'd never played with it. It is my exhibition racquet.

Winex West Can · 10-18-2002, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fatbird
I tried it. It is MUCH more difficult than one think. Firstly, you have to take out the grommet and remember each individual location. Secondly, you have to strip out the old paint by sand-paper. Using paint-stripper is easier but it may damage the graphite. Then you have to smooth it out with water-sanding. After that, the painting job begin with a primer coating, then with your selected color scheme (you may have to spray it several time to create the depth of colouring) and finish with a top gross (two layer is better). If you want to have mix colour on different part of the racquet, it will be a tedious job. You have to cover some part of the racquet for each process. Lastly, you have to clear the grommet holes and put back the grommet. It is a satisfying and rewarding experience but I don't think I would want to do it again. I done it on my old carbonex 20 in red and gold colouring. After the painting job, I'd never played with it. It is my exhibition racquet.

FB,
You just got too much time on your hand.

Why don't you post a pic of your repainted Cab 20?

jwu · 10-19-2002, 09:45 AM

wow fatbird, looks like someone really pay attention to details

. I usually just fix the chip with nail polish, it works.

zerochillnet · 01-06-2003, 10:59 PM

i'm a acrylic painter myself so i just use acrylic paint and then spray this gloss stuff on it..

10-15-2002, 06:02 PM	#1
Paul009 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 8	How to paint your raquet? Hey, I realize that when you chip your raquet the best thing is to paint over it. Do any of you have any suggestions(type of paint)(how to apply) on this matter. i realize that if you find modeling paint, it is realy hard to find the right matching colours. Any tips?

10-15-2002, 06:11 PM	#3
JChen99 Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 1,044	hey.... that means i can custom paint my rackets!! hehe... gonna go make my MP100 look like a MP99 now

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10-15-2002, 06:08 PM	#2
Kc_uk Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK Posts: 46	Actually my friend chipped his MP99 recently. He used Car Paint to go over it, this paint is much thicker and leaves a good finish on the racket, they also have many colours so you should have no trouble finding something that matches.

10-16-2002, 10:28 PM	#4
ivan Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 94	don't flame me please I think the car paint is not a good choice because if you distribute it unevenly, the racket is going to be unbalanced since the car paint is thicker which means heavier. Nail polish could be really helpful if you are only trying to cover up a small area.

10-17-2002, 01:33 AM	#5
pinoysmash Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 26	tru using the model paints of Tamiya Model COmpany...it has 2 kinds of model paints. a. TS paint series is for exterior and general plastic painting jobs for models b. PS paint series is made for Lexan and clear plastic models for painting interior effects...they also have their corresponding clear coat paint to protect the surface and so it will be like a laminated high gloss finish hope this helps.. psmash

10-17-2002, 04:26 PM	#6
RyviuS Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, Ontario Posts: 76	i asked around about this once b4 but some of the higher end Model paints u use for hobby stuff works pretty good.

10-17-2002, 10:52 PM	#9
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,919	I know. Too much investment for ur case... Actually, I like MP100's painting job better

10-18-2002, 12:35 AM	#10
fatbird Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 16	I tried it. It is MUCH more difficult than one think. Firstly, you have to take out the grommet and remember each individual location. Secondly, you have to strip out the old paint by sand-paper. Using paint-stripper is easier but it may damage the graphite. Then you have to smooth it out with water-sanding. After that, the painting job begin with a primer coating, then with your selected color scheme (you may have to spray it several time to create the depth of colouring) and finish with a top gross (two layer is better). If you want to have mix colour on different part of the racquet, it will be a tedious job. You have to cover some part of the racquet for each process. Lastly, you have to clear the grommet holes and put back the grommet. It is a satisfying and rewarding experience but I don't think I would want to do it again. I done it on my old carbonex 20 in red and gold colouring. After the painting job, I'd never played with it. It is my exhibition racquet.

10-19-2002, 09:45 AM	#12
jwu Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: boston, ma, US Posts: 808	wow fatbird, looks like someone really pay attention to details . I usually just fix the chip with nail polish, it works.

01-06-2003, 10:59 PM	#13
zerochillnet Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 79	i'm a acrylic painter myself so i just use acrylic paint and then spray this gloss stuff on it..