Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Alright, so I have been working on painting my bucket from scootch's run. I have sanded, painted, resanded because it sucked, painted again, and sanded. I tried something knew this time, a rollbar gloss black spray paint. It actually went on pretty well, but it still isn't perfectly smooth. I just can't seem to get this to where I want it. Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 did you use a primer? Link to comment
ELP[501st] Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Darth - That looks pretty good. But I think it will all depend on what the helmet and kit look like together. If you're looking for really shiney maybe try a high gloss clear coat of the same brand as your main colour. - I should mention that I suck at painting and that I shipped out the only bucket I've ever painted, so my advice probably isn't the best. LOL - And, uhm ... how do people feel about your freshly painted lid sitting on the "good table runner" or the brass candle stick? People around my house don't care for that kind of thing ... not one bit . Link to comment
ACJay[501st] Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Yeah Darth I think a couple coats of Automobile primer sanded from 800 to 2000 grit then use Rustoleum premium high gloss black and that should do the trick. I saw a good tutorial on a white bucket and used the method for my suit. Worked really well on my IG helmet too. I'll try to find the link on FISD Hope that helps Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 If you can find it that would be great. I have followed advise from many others, but so much seems to fall back on luck to keep a smooth coat, even if the bucket is smooth before you paint. The paint itself can rough up in spots as it builds and I just dont know how to avoid that. I really want to get this bucket done, I have been sitting on it for far too long. Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have been sitting on it for far too long. well stop that! you'll break it! Link to comment
ACJay[501st] Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=13151 I think this is it. Mostly talks about the interior but I can't find the topic with the main focus being painting. Hope it helps. Link to comment
Orsan[501st] Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 With the one I am working on, I tried primer, clear coats, and several kinds of paints, for me, Harris Paint, Gloss, worked fine, no primer, just a lot of sanding to smooth the surface. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I am going to try the autoshop method next. If I can get it done well for 50 I will be happy Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Finally got my bucket painted. What do you think? I think it came out quite well. The back of the bucket in the side pictures looks funny, but that's actually from the reflection, this think is nice and shiny. Now I have to do the rest. Not sure how I am going to do the teeth yet. Painted them last time, which I can probably do again. the lenses will come out of my old bucket, as will the interior fans. I have aerators, they just need to be painted. Looks like I have a weekend project planned. Can't wait to get out of my giant TX bucket which I will probably end up selling. Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I think I can almost see myself in it! Link to comment
T0R1[TX] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 i give it my thumbs up for the level of shiny i like ^_^b Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Now i need to figure out how to make my armor match it So i need some black tube stripes. Anyone have an extra set? Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 So i need some black tube stripes. Anyone have an extra set? http://members.cox.net/appstronaut/tk4510_decals.html Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 So, thinking of leaving my teeth as gloss black, what do you guys think? Anyone got one for reference? Also figure ill go flat black all the way around for everything else, but I could just do all gloss. Thoughts? Link to comment
T0R1[TX] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 there are some reference like the gentle giants and some of the comic covers Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 leaving the teeth black is fine. We actually already have a member who has chosen that look....is trooping regularly...and is not an approved member yet. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Oh, I know everything I said is acceptable, I was curious what others thought about the look. I worry about not getting that distinction in the areas by keeping them gloss. Flat black I think is best but I have to paint on my nice new shiny bucket. I am not inclined to go gray again. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Took a couple comparison shots. Can't wait to get out of that giant FX Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 What do you guys think about the Aerators. If I am going gloss/flat black with everything, what do think about the mesh of the aerators. Black it out or still go silver? Link to comment
ACJay[501st] Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Your paint job is Outstanding Darth. Almost looks shinier than the ABS lid you've got there. Dunno if the black aerator mesh is ok by standards but it would look super stealthy Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Your paint job is Outstanding Darth. Almost looks shinier than the ABS lid you've got there. Thanks man. You really can't beat going the autoshop route. I would do this from the beginning next time. Dunno if the black aerator mesh is ok by standards but it would look super stealthy Yeah, that's what I was curious about. I have metal mesh for it as well. Do we have any closeup film screens of the aerator? There are different kits floating out there, I am just curious what is actually most accurate. Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks man. You really can't beat going the autoshop route. I would do this from the beginning next time. Yeah, that's what I was curious about. I have metal mesh for it as well. Do we have any closeup film screens of the aerator? There are different kits floating out there, I am just curious what is actually most accurate. You had that done at an auto shop? cool. how much was it if you don't mind me asking. The black aerators are being discussed. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've done my screen in black for the time being. Its easy to switch out so I justed wanted to see how it would look. I will post pics tonight. The paint job cost me $80. I know, you can get lucky with it being cheaper. Matt got one done for $50. I liked this guy and trusted him to do a good job so considering how crappy my own paint job had been, I was okay with spending the extra money. I had to add some fiberglass/resin to the inside of the dome since it had some flex to it (I also did this in the aerator holes). That was done yesterday. I will post pics tonight. I also have some lenses cut from a motorcycle visor that I am trying to get the proper curvature out of right now. Will be seeing how those came out tonight. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 small fiberglass patch: And then the all black aerators: Link to comment
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