Finally painting my Carrera Track...

[Ragtopman]

Well I started on a long road to painting my Carrera Track and it’s going pretty well so far. Will post pics of finished track when I am done..
it will take awhile to paint 110’ and all borders
I found some helpful hints on this site so thanks for all the info once again HRW!!

[oldtribefan]

Looking great! I like the gray paint on my Carrera track.

[Broman62]

Beautiful!!

[Ragtopman]

Thx! And Wow! Your track looks awesome!
How do you like the hairpin turn?

[Broman62]

Nice so far...but need details in color and brand of paint you used please and thanks!!

[Ragtopman]

It’s sherwin-Williams resilience exterior flat latex paint and the color is called “nor’easter”. Going on very nicely so far. I wipe down the track with a damp rag, tape up rails and borders, and then 2 coats with a 4” inch foam roller. It really makes the track look so much better, cleaner and the cars really pop on the track. Hope to be done in a week or so....thx for the reply!

[REL13]

That looks real sharp. Nice color.

[dw5555]

Did the same thing 5 yrs ago and still holding up well. The grey looks so much better and it's easier to see the cars. I actually dirtied my up by misting black spray on it to give it that used look.
Dave

[Ragtopman]

Amazing track! And love the scenery as well!
You might want to check under your bridge as there is something scary on top of the waterfall 😬

[oldtribefan]

Thx! And Wow! Your track looks awesome!
How do you like the hairpin turn?

Thanks! We like the hairpin turn. Where it is located is a relatively slow section of the track so it works well there. It makes for a truer "racing line" than the other corners.

[Ragtopman]

Cool! Might have to get one of those👍🏻

[Ragtopman]

All done! Wow, the track looks much better and definitely has a bit more grip. I painted in bigger sections and was able to shorten the time to finish. I am very happy with the results. Someday soon I will have to make a proper table...

[dinglebery]

Looks good! Now you have to get it dirty with running rubber tires for authenticity!

[oldtribefan]

Very nice!

[Lotus25]

Mine has been painted for 7 years--holds up great and much better traction than bare plastic

[RvE]

Great look track and racing room! The track scale details are just right.....not too cluttered. Very nice

[Fathead59]

I have a question , how were you able to bend the track for the slight incline at the bridge ?

[dinglebery]

I believe it's called the Crossing - has 3 pieces in the set, two of which are bent up/down

[Lotus25]

Fathead59--it's a piece of Carrera track that is formed that way. And thanks guys.

[Fathead59]

Ok , the track was preformed that way . I thought you had done it yourself .