Red Bull Racing RB7: Step by Step
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The following day, first remove the externally applied pieces of masking film.
Then carefully release the protective film from the body and pull it off.
PAINTING THE BODY
Spray-painting should only be done outdoors or in a well
ventilated area (note the safety instructions on the can),
but for the paint to stick to the surface of the Lexan as
effectively as possible, the ambient temperature must not
be below 5°C. First, take the can of blue paint and hold
it at least 30cm from the car body, so that the paint will
be evenly distributed on the inside. Then start painting,
sweeping the can slowly back and forth so that the paint
mist covers the inside surfaces evenly without smearing or
forming teardrops. Apply the first coat of paint sparingly – it
is sufficient if it slightly clouds the body.
Let the paint dry for at least 15 minutes (or speed up the
operation by using a hairdryer, setting it to a lukewarm
temperature and medium speed). Then apply another coat
of blue paint, and when it’s dry, follow it with the third and
final coat. By now, the paint should be completely opaque.
As soon as the third coat has dried, apply a coat of white
paint on top of it.
Let the paint dry overnight, then remove the tape and
spray the yellow areas with several thin coats. When they
are dry, apply a coat of white, then let the paint harden for a
further night.
On the following day, remove the masking film and then
the protective film that covers the outside of the body. The
outlines that you marked will be removed with the film, and
the result will be a flawless body.
Remove the masking tape from the inside of the nose (a), then apply several
thin coats of yellow paint (b). Finally, apply a thin coat of white paint (c).
When you have finished, the running body of your Red Bull Racing RB7
should look much as it does in this photograph. Both colours will have a
flawless, shiny finish.
a
b
c
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