How are F1 cars and logos are painted ?

[pjobmathew]

Hello !

Could anyone please tell me how F1 cars and the logos etc on them are painted ?

Thanks!!!

[Rob W]

With paint?...

Seriously, the sponsor logos/text are cut vinyl stickers basically. I'd guess the paint is sprayed on and then lacquered with clear to make it very shiny.

Something like the Honda 'earth' scheme was almost entirely decals (I found a pic of it here - you can see the edge of some of the decals peeling). They use very think vinyl which can be stretched around the curves of the car.


Also, a story on it here: http://www.f1technical.net/features/3758

[pjobmathew]

Thank you Rob for the reply.

But can anyone give me a deeper insight into the process , like the technology,materials etc involved

Thanks