Stormcracker Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I have noticed that even after the weathering is complete some of the armor is still shiny. I saw one tutorial, can't remember where at the moment, that suggested using a very fine sandpaper, then weather the armor. I am getting ready to weather my helmet and I wanted to see if this was a good idea or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Pictures say more than words dude!!! Let's see'em! Also, I did not use any sandpaper to weather mine at all. Depending on what method you are using, I don't see any reason to use sandpaper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3laton3 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi Jeffrey, I wouldn't worry too much and I wouldn't use the sandpaper it could be a huge task and also ruin your armor. It always depends which caracther are you looking at. The chaps here below had shiny lids altough were deeply weathered. Check the highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 As the guys have already stated, keep away from the sandpaper. This'll just ruin the plastic of your armour. As Ruggero is saying, ALWAYS go to the original source for direction. This will give you the best on screen look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcracker Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks guys! Glad I asked before I ruined my bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I was going to say I use scotch brite pads if I want to dull something out, less abrasive, but yet again I'm late to the party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I just want to re-iterate what everyone has been saying. Don't use sandpaper. I used acrylic paint. It can be removed and buffed out if I ever wanted to, but I never will There are techniques to achieve the look you want that does not permanently damage your armor. Look at the threads for weathering. I used the "GZ" method to get me started and couldn't be happier my results. Remember, "No sandpaper to be Sandy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you want to craze / dull the armor and make it non permanent, mix 50/50 water and white glue. Dry brush or sponge it on. You can remove it with warm soapy water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcracker Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 You are a wealth of information Terry! I followed your weathering tips as well! I will try out that glue mixture on a small part and see how I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3laton3 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Don't have any regrets in getting dirty!!!! Are you plannig to make it shiny again? I did the ice bucket challenge with mine and the paint didn't come off. I used acrilycs.Living in UK the weather ain't so clement and using the glue trick could be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If you want to craze / dull the armor and make it non permanent, mix 50/50 water and white glue. Dry brush or sponge it on. You can remove it with warm soapy water. Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcracker Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I got my stripes in and finished the weathering. So, I decided to try out Terry's soap idea. This first one is untreated. Then I sponged on the soap mixture on just the top of the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I think you meant white glue, not soap - right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcracker Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I think you meant white glue, not soap - right? LOL. Yes. I just got done washing up and I think I had soap on the brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchGuy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 white glue.. as in standard wood glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcracker Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 He did not say. I assumed just regular Elmer's glue. When it dries it makes a kind of clear skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yes, standard white glue which is PVA. Not the yellow kind for carpentry. Just water it down 50/50 with the glue, and sponge or dry brush it on if you feel you need to dull the finish. Keep in mind that in ANH, they rushed the first sets of armor to Tunisia and weathered it on the spot. There's photos where you can still see that the armor is shiny in some spots where its not obscured by the dirt - which was a more mixture of dirt and oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks guys! Glad I asked before I ruined my bucket! This could be a bumper sticker. Put it on our Dewbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Also maybe try Fullers Earth on top of your weathering to give a nice dull dusty appearance ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 All about the layers. Never use sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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