wannab Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I have both Gloss White & Dover White Fusion paint, which are you folks using? I have done a test spray on a sheet of styrene and the Dover looks too beige to me, the Gloss White matches the acrylic capped ABS on my SDS lid although not as glossy. Does anyone recommend shooting a clear gloss to get the shine? I would think it should go this way, Glossy White for TK and Dover for a TD -- thoughts? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Regular white. It doesn't have the glossiest finish in the world though, you could buff it or use a clear coat if it doesn't seem shiny enough to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I used gloss white on my lid. I didn't clear coat it either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I used regular Krylon for mine, it seems to have a better shine than the fusion version. True-Value XO-Rust has the best shine i have seen, it just takes three days to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Trooper Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 My TD is Dover White. Also I just thought this was a neat picture so if anyone wondered what lifecasting looks like, here's what it looks like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hmm, the Dover White looks pretty good. How close is it to the cap color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannab Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Just checked my paint sample againt the cap, and it's a match. So I guess the verdict is, Dover for TD & Gloss White for TK. Dover looks like an aged white (slighly yellowed like UV exposure), and Gloss White is fresh new white. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Trooper Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I've also found that a good color for that aged, off-white look is Dupli-color Arctic White. It's more glossy I think and since it's car paint, it might be more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I like the Rustoleum Professional stuff in the big silver can. Spray on a nice clean surface. and make 2nd, 3rd, and 4th coats no more than 3 minutes apart. The result will look like high gloss ABS. Wait 48 hours before you handle the bucket and it will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Glossy Dover white for the helmet, Glossy white for the armor. to give that just off white for the helmet and armor. Not sure if that only applys to TKs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I did Krylon White on the helm and Rust-Oleum white on the armor. It gives it the two different whites look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesand&dirt Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 My TD is Dover White. How does he breath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Trooper Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 We stuck some straws up his nose but they came out. After that, if any got under his nose, he'd just have to breath out and the ajinate will give way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I did Krylon White on the helm and Rust-Oleum white on the armor. It gives it the two different whites look. That's my boy! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 There's also a very good plastic primer that rustoleum makes. That would help with adhesion if you choose not to use the fusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I did Krylon White on the helm and Rust-Oleum white on the armor. It gives it the two different whites look. That's my boy! T Thank you Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannab Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Update. First coat looks great (fusion gloss white). Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve12201 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Are you guys spraying all of your armor to give it a base for the weathering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Painted armor weathers much better. Weathering a high-gloss plastic can be more difficult. Another reason I painted mine was because the TE suit is matte HIPS and needs painted anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Painted armor weathers much better. Weathering a high-gloss plastic can be more difficult. Another reason I painted mine was because the TE suit is matte HIPS and needs painted anyway. I've heard a few times ABS is a nightmare to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I've had no trouble weathering ABS with acrylic paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I second that FE . I've had no trouble weathering ABS with acrylic paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve12201 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Sold. It is going to be a few more weeks until AP gets the pure white plastic shipmment. I'm going to take one of the last two blue hue sets he has left and get started. I figure I can start assembly sooner before it gets really hot here...its already in the 90's. Then I'll spray it white and never worry about the hue again. TIME TO GET BUILDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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