Painting a Anovos Stormtropper

[Jameshop]

Hello all,

I wanted to see what you would recommend if I wanted to paint my white anovos ABS stormtrooper armor black. I was able to get my hand on a white kit, but really want to make a shadow trooper.

Has anyone ever done this before? If so would love to here your experences. I still want to keep it shiny.

Thanks

James

[First0rder[501st]]

Havnt done it myself but paint adhesion is going to be key as when / if you scratch the paint, you'll see the base white color. Youll prob want to scuff up the entire suit with a scotch-bright pad, extra fine, then clean the armor with a safe PVC PrepAll surface cleaner, then would recommend Automotive Primer and Auto Paint. Only way that youll get a good shine. Other paints will Chalk over time, except for Auto paint.

 

If you want to go the extra mile, get a quote for a paint job at your local auto shop;. Some gents with DeathTroopers went that route for a super shine.

 

Anyone else have any pointers? but hope that helps

 

Andy

[Kylorick[501st]]

Hello and welcome to special ops. I personally would get advice and price from a auto paint shop first.

 

 

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[JimmyFilth]

I would also consider the price of a new suit when getting quotes from a paint shop, I wouldn't be surprised if the cost of a professional paint job went into hundreds of pounds

 

 

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[Jameshop]

Thanks for the suggestions,

I called a bunch of Auto Body/ Paint shops around my area but they said they would only paint cars, may have to get a paint gun, and some auto paint and do it myself.

[Kylorick[501st]]

Have you thought of selling the TK suit and getting a new shadow ?

Heres a link to something i found on a quick search on fisd about painting.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34866-color-painting-a-stormtrooper-armor/

 

 

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[nanotek[CMD-DWM]]

My personal opinion would be to sell the TK and buy a TX. Way less hassles and cheaper in the long run. I am sure it won't be too much of a hassle to sell a TK, especially an Anovos one.

[Jameshop]

Thanks so much for the links and info. I think I may just keep this set of armor white, and then eventually purchase some black armor later on.

[Kylorick[501st]]

Think you made the right choice.

[Fivezero[TX]]

I agree that is a good choice, I have a few sets of armor that are painted and it is a pain to keep up. I definitely advise anyone to keep painted armor as a last resort option.