How to Paint Derby Cars

Charles
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 00:20

It is most important for derby car owner to maintain their vehicle in such a way that helps them to win a demolition derby race if they ever participate in it. Properly painted derby car definitely beautifies it. Here are certain tips that allow you understand how to paint derby cars.

Things you’ll need:

You will require the following things to begin:

  • Automobile paint 3-4 colors
  • Self stick decals
  • Metal sign
  • Bolts & drill
  • Costume or t-shirt
  • Scissors
  • Paint brushes

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Step 1:

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First of all to begin you have to select a particular theme for your design for instance cartoon characters, political figures, famous sports figures, rock bands, super heroes, movie stars animals & sea life etc. After selecting your theme, now pick one paint color that probably matches with your selected theme for example if you have selected ‘superman’ then ‘blue’ paint color would be suitable.

Step 2:

Next take the metal sign and re-create your selected theme or character for instance ‘superman’ then make some changes according to your choice like you can make the face of superman bigger than actual and alike. After you done it drill two holes in top of car and also bolt the sign in place. Don’t forget to embellish both sides of the sign.

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Step 3:

Now you are supposed to draw as well as paint the front and sides of your car. You may draw an image with a large cape whirling along the sides of the car in red, “superman’s” face on top, arms with fists as though he was flying on the hood on top.

Keep in mind your own costume of “superman as Halloween is close and they both can be found all over. Keep wearing this costume while the judging stage of the race and after that, wear clothes for the race itself.

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