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Tamiya PS Series Polycarbonate Spray Paints

Tamiya's PS Series polycarbonate spray paints represent the industry standard for finishing lexan RC car bodies, offering radio-controlled vehicle enthusiasts a comprehensive color palette specifically engineered for flexible plastic substrates. This extensive collection of 63 professional-grade aerosol paints provides exceptional adhesion to polycarbonate and lexan materials without cracking, peeling, or fading under the demanding conditions of RC racing, bashing, and display. Each 100ml spray can delivers consistent coverage, vibrant color saturation, and a durable finish that withstands impacts, flexing, and environmental exposure while maintaining brilliant clarity and depth.

Standard & Basic Colors: Foundation Finishes

The core PS color range includes essential solid colors that serve as foundation finishes for RC body painting. Basic colors like PS-1 White provide clean base coats for multi-color schemes and masking applications, while PS-2 Red, PS-4 Blue, PS-6 Yellow, and PS-5 Black deliver bold primary colors for racing liveries and classic color schemes. PS-3 Light Blue, PS-7 Orange, PS-8 Light Green, and PS-9 Green expand the palette with secondary hues, while specialty colors including PS-19 Camel Yellow, PS-21 Park Green, PS-22 Racing Green, PS-32 Corsa Grey, PS-33 Cherry Red, PS-34 Bright Red, and PS-35 Blue Violet provide distinctive shades for custom finishes. These opaque colors offer excellent coverage and color accuracy, making them ideal for solid color applications and as base layers for more complex paint schemes.

Metallic Finishes: Depth & Brilliance

Tamiya's metallic PS colors add visual depth and reflective brilliance to RC bodies through fine metallic particles suspended in the paint formula. The classic metallic trio of PS-12 Silver, PS-13 Gold, and PS-14 Copper provides traditional metallic finishes, while PS-15 Metallic Red, PS-16 Metallic Blue, PS-17 Metallic Green, and PS-18 Metallic Purple combine vibrant colors with metallic shimmer for eye-catching effects. Advanced metallic options include PS-23 Gun Metal for military and industrial themes, PS-41 Bright Silver for chrome-like finishes, PS-59 Dark Metallic Blue for deep lustrous effects, PS-60 Mica Red for pearl-like depth, PS-61 Metallic Orange for warm metallic tones, and PS-63 Bright Gun Metal for contemporary metallic styling. These metallic formulations create dynamic visual effects that change appearance under different lighting conditions, adding sophistication to RC body finishes.

Fluorescent Colors: High-Visibility Impact

The fluorescent PS series delivers maximum visual impact with ultra-bright colors that appear to glow under natural and artificial lighting. PS-20 Fluorescent Red, PS-24 Fluorescent Orange, PS-27 Fluorescent Yellow, PS-28 Fluorescent Green, and PS-29 Fluorescent Pink provide intense color saturation that enhances visibility during racing and creates dramatic custom paint schemes. These fluorescent formulations prove particularly effective for accent colors, racing stripes, and graphics that demand attention. The high-visibility characteristics make fluorescent colors popular for competition vehicles where quick visual identification proves essential, while their vibrant appearance appeals to enthusiasts seeking bold, contemporary styling that stands out in any setting.

Translucent & Transparent Colors: Layered Effects

Translucent PS colors enable sophisticated layering techniques and light-transmission effects impossible with opaque paints. The translucent range includes PS-36 Translucent Silver, PS-37 Translucent Red, PS-38 Translucent Blue, PS-39 Translucent Light Blue, PS-40 Translucent Pink, PS-42 Translucent Yellow, PS-43 Translucent Orange, PS-44 Translucent Green, and PS-45 Translucent Purple, each allowing light to pass through while adding color tint. These semi-transparent formulations create candy-like finishes when applied over metallic base coats, produce gradient effects through varied application density, and enable window tinting for cockpit areas. PS-31 Smoke provides neutral tinting for headlight and taillight lenses, while PS-55 Flat Clear offers matte finish protection and PS-58 Pearl Clear adds subtle iridescent shimmer to underlying colors.

Specialty Finishes: Premium Effects

Tamiya's specialty PS formulations deliver unique visual effects that elevate RC body finishing beyond conventional colors. The iridescent series including PS-46 Iridescent Purple/Green and PS-47 Iridescent Pink/Gold creates color-shifting effects that change hue based on viewing angle, producing dynamic finishes that captivate attention. The anodized aluminum series featuring PS-48 Semi-Gloss Silver, PS-49 Sky Blue, PS-50 Sparkling Pink, PS-51 Purple, and PS-52 Champagne Gold replicates the appearance of anodized metal with subtle metallic sheen and color depth. PS-53 Lame Spray adds holographic sparkle effects, PS-57 Pearl White provides lustrous pearl finish, PS-30 Brilliant Blue delivers intense color depth, PS-56 Mustard Yellow offers vintage racing color, and PS-62 Pure Orange provides clean, saturated orange without metallic particles. These specialty finishes enable custom effects previously requiring multiple paint types or complex application techniques.

Application Techniques & Best Practices

Achieving professional results with Tamiya PS polycarbonate paints requires understanding proper application techniques for lexan substrates. The reverse-painting method—applying paint to the inside surface of clear RC bodies—protects the finish from scratches, impacts, and UV damage while maintaining brilliant color clarity visible through the exterior. Multiple light coats produce superior results compared to single heavy applications, preventing runs and sags on curved surfaces while building even color density. Proper surface preparation including cleaning with mild soap and allowing complete drying ensures optimal paint adhesion. Masking techniques using Tamiya masking tape enable crisp color separations and complex graphics, while strategic layering of translucent colors over metallic bases creates custom candy finishes. Adequate ventilation and appropriate temperature conditions during application and curing ensure proper paint flow and adhesion.

Complete Your RC Finishing System

Tamiya PS polycarbonate paints integrate seamlessly with other Tamiya finishing products and RC components. Explore our Tamiya R/C collection for vehicles that showcase these premium finishes, Tamiya Acrylic Paints for detail painting and touch-ups on non-polycarbonate components, and Tamiya Lacquer Paint for alternative finishing systems. Visit the official Tamiya USA website for application guides, color charts, and technical information that help you achieve professional-quality finishes on your radio-controlled vehicles. The comprehensive PS Series color range ensures you'll find the perfect shades for any paint scheme, from classic racing liveries to contemporary custom designs that showcase your individual style and creativity.