[Questions on finishing and painting FOTK armor]

Following... for when my rustoleum starts to go to hell...

Evin, Let me know how that rustoleum holds up. Did you clear coat at all? I'm experimenting with a gloss rustoleum vinyl coat at the moment.

[Jimmiraquois First Order Stormtrooper Build]

Hey guys. Regarding paint. I can tell you for sure that the Krylon gloss white will crack. I am refinishing an entire kit that was painted with this. I still have not settled on a replacement paint. Doing alot of research on auto and marine paints at the moment. Also, from what I am learning so far from others and from a good friend who paints cars, it's a really good idea to clear coat so that you can buff out scuffs and scratches and keep from having to repaint again down the road. Just a little info I'm hearing. Hope it helps.

[Questions on finishing and painting FOTK armor]

The paint that was on it before was Krylon and it was cracking bad. Every place where there was the slightest bit of flex, you could see the paint open up. I do have a bud who MIGHT be able to have this shot in a professional auto paint booth however, if this is the route I take, it could be months before it is done due to how busy they are. Apparently, a urethane base with clear coat done professional is the absolute best way to go but can be pretty pricey. This from what I hear so far.

[Questions on finishing and painting FOTK armor]

Most use Rustoleum, I've had massive problems with that paint so I used automotive acrylic paint in spray cans, worked well for me and can be buffed.

What brand did you use and did you use a specific primer for that particular paint? Also....does this route require a clear coat?

 

I painted my bucket with Rustoleum Universal gloss white. The color is dead on but, it isn't glossy like I wanted. Thinking I may need to hit it with some 400 to 600 and a clear coat to get the shine.

[Questions on finishing and painting FOTK armor]

I have recently purchased a set of Jimmiroquai flexible fiberglass FOTK armor. The set has been painted and worn however, I want to upgrade the paint and detail work along some other mods before putting this on. My biggest hurdle is going to be repainting. So my question is, does anyone have any advice for this process. I know I need to sand the crud out of the parts but not so sure of the best way to achieve the finish that is needed along with the perfect paint for flexible material.

[TFA fabric gaskets how-to]

Love this. Most definitely gonna give this a try. What is a good diameter for arms and legs? How loose should they fit?

[Jimmiraquois First Order Stormtrooper Build]

Great thread. I am currently on the waiting list for Jim's armor so I'll be following along in hopes of learning a few things while I wait. Thanks for posting this thread and good luck!!!

[Newbie from Lakeland, Fl]

Hi all.<br>

My name is Greg. Been a Star Wars fan since the age of 5, when I first saw "A New Hope". I've recently taken an intrest in some of the outstanding things being done by the 501st community and so I've come to the FISD in search of friends, knowledge, and resources so that I can further my goal to become a 501st member and help out. I've been doing tons of reading on these forums. ( and will continue to do so) I've already made a couple friends. The help and knowledge I've already recieved has been nothing short of extremely generous and outstanding. I'm excited. Excited to learn, excited to make even more friends, excited to begin my first ever costume build, and excited to one day troop with this amazing community and help put smiles on people's faces that are in need of exactly that. There is nothing like watching a child's eyes light up in amazement, wonder and awe when they meet these fantastic characters only drempt of in stories and only seen on the big screen and TV, and so this is what is driving me. So thanks in advance for any and all help, direction, advice, etc and here's to setting and achieving our goals.