I just purchased a Maisto diecast of a C7 coupe. I am planning to repaint the model to Shark Grey to match the C7 I just purchased. Does anyone have any secrets or mistakes they can share before I start. I would only like to do this one time without any problems. Thanks.

 

Just a few pointers:

Pay close attention to your disassembly sequence and how parts fit together. Separate and wrap parts that could be damaged as you remove them.

Many of the parts like the windshield and hatch glass snap into place using long and short tabs. Remove gently without using sharp tools at the short tab ends of these parts.

Remove items like spoilers and mirrors for a more professional job.

You will need a Dremel tool to grind off the metal material that stakes some parts in place, like the headlights.

Strip off or rough up the original paint to give your new paint a good surface to bite onto. I bead blasted my Maisto Corvette body to achieve a good base for new paint. Degrease and prep the body to remove dust and oils just as you would on a full-size car.

I made a wire support from a coat hanger and attached it to the body to chassis mounting studs/screws as a support to turn the body while painting the underside of the hood, undersides of the doors, etc.

If you use standard automotive touch-up spray, you will also need to apply clear over the color coat.

Most of all, be patient. Not all of this effort can be expected to be completed and produce good results in just a couple of hours. Good luck.

 

I repainted a 1/16 scale die cast and a 1/64 scale die cast, in
Daytona Sunrise Orange.
Take your time!

 

Sno has some excellent pointers, not much I can add to that...
Here's the 1/24 Maisto 'dash buddy' I made for my DSOM '16.
Come on Maisto, where are the 1/18 C7 convertibles???


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