MODDING / HOW TO GUIDES
14 / WARM THE CANS
If you’re spraying in winter, it’s a good idea to warm the cans first, so the
paint is closer to room temperature. You can leave them indoors for 12
hours, or place them in warm (but not hot) water for 20 minutes.10 / USE A FACE MASK
It’s highly recommended to get a respirator face mask, so your mouth
and nose are sealed away from the fumes. These cost less than £20
and are essential if you’re spraying in an enclosed space or dealing with
2K clear coat.11 / CREATE A SAFE SPRAY AREA
A plastic greenhouse is an ideal place to spray your case, as it contains
the spray paint and prevents insects from landing on surfaces, as well
as allowing you to paint in the rain or sunshine. However, you’ll need to
use the full complement of protective gear as mentioned above.12 / CONSIDER A SPRAY TRIGGER
Spraying a large case can be hard on your trigger finger, and a spray
trigger can make this work more comfortable. They’re relatively cheap,
but don’t work with all cans. For example, the Montana Gold cans we
used here didn’t fit, but most others do.15 / USE A HEATER
In winter, paint can take a long time to dry and is more at risk of running
than in summer. A warm spray area can be hugely beneficial, so it’s
worth warming the area with a heater between sprays. Never turn on
the heater when there are strong fumes – allow the fumes to clear first.13 / MASK AREAS
It’s a good idea not to spray on areas that make contact with other areas,
as this can cause the paint to stick, and for those sections to not sit
together properly. Apply Frog tape to these areas, and any other sections
you want to remain clear of paint.