Posts by Painter

  • Spraying Sunset red

    Sounds like you know what might have gone wrong. We learn from our mistakes and if I had a buck for everyone of mine I’d be a very wealthy man!


    Look forward to talking with you!

  • Spraying Sunset red

    Looking at the pictures now. Looks like there was a bit of cross contamination. Maybe a primer or some contamination. Did you primer ? What was the temperature? What did you clean the part with? Tell me your whole process.

  • Spraying Sunset red

    Transnebulae + Candy + metallics = what Sunset Red touchup paint consists of. It is a Candy Base Coat that requires a clear coat. Primer color will affect final color but make sure primer is compatible. DupliColor works well with most all auto paint. I like to use light gray so I can better control the darkness via number of coats. I’m sure this is the same with spray cans but everyone knows how I feel about spray cans!


    To properly spray....... put your spray cans in some very warm water (just the Candy and not the tip) to warm up the paint mix inside. You MUST shake the can for at least a full minute or two and intermittent while spraying. If not agitated, you will have inconsistent metallic/color.


    Spray a thin “tack coat” then coats sprayed with a 75% overlap with the manufacture required time between all coats usually at 70 degrees. Spray one direction only and the speed required to get a good “wet coat” without runs. Most people want to “pour on the paint” but you will regret doing that. Your speed is very important as you can’t adjust volume or pressure on spray cans! Mottling occurs when too much or not enough paint gets in one area or spot. Try to mount the parts so all can be sprayed with a mostly upright can.


    Some paints require an hour up to 48 hours before clear coating. READ THE LABELS! Make sure your clear is compatible with the Polaris paint. Spray a very light tack coat, wait for recommended time between coats and then spray a medium wet coat, then wait again and finish with a wet coat. (Watch out for runs!) Let cure twice as long as it says before you touch it!


    MACAWS brings this information via his tag. Good luck!

  • Shaving the Fin?

    As for the flattened “pods” under the roll hoops...... I have the mold and had made 6 sets and given them to special members. For me to make any more would take a request from an OG for sure! (Or @Bullsh1t)

  • Shaving the Fin?

    I dearly love this Forum and miss it so much. Life takes tolls but the Sling has been my joy... pure joy holding a very close second to the best of the best who reside here!

  • Shaving the Fin?

    Slingrazor is the visionary...... copied by many but equaled by none! 😉


    To explain the process would be more than just cumbersome and more than likely would fail because of all this entails. I’m more than swamped for the next two weeks but if you really, really, really have to have a flat rear deck and don’t expect someone else to advise you only to do all the work.... then PM me.

    If not.... good luck and I wish you the best.

  • Shaving the Fin?

    Shaving the fin!!,! Not for the faint of heart or for a “beginner” body man I would say. Slingrazor is the master of the process and I just make it look good afterwards.


    Unless you know the process, you WILL screw it up. Hope there is an extra deck laying around because you might just need it!

  • Fiberglass to hood

    Quote from MACAWS

    I think it may be TPE not ABS - not 100% sure check with Painter he should know

    body panels are TPO plastic. Hood inserts, tail insert and rear camera holder is nylon. All these are tough to bond to but PM me if you want the scoop for a great bond at little cost!

  • Where Did You Take Your Slingshot Today?

    Quote from SoCal

    PETA has a collective pain in their side but doesn’t quite know why... 😜


    Great pictures!

    Actually, the Boy Scouts collect the Elk antlers when discarded by the Elk and then the Rotary Club builds the arch. There were some pretty good size antlers in all 4 arches.

    Quote from billythekidd

    I was wondering if Jackson Hole is back open? I really like that little town and all the riding around there.

    Yep... pretty open. Varying degrees of rules Even within the town! We have experienced every part of the Virus Spectrum on our journey but for the most part things are pretty open. Most strict town so far was Durango, CO.