TK-4510[TK] Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I guess you could. Although, I dont see any reason why I would want to though. I have everything fitted just the way I need it. anything that needs painting is exposed. I can paint the entire helmet this way and get a nice even coating all over. Lastly the paint will need to dry at least a couple of days before the it can be handled carefully, so if I had to assemble it again the paint might get damaged in the process. I would have to start all over again. I have assembled and painted 21 helmets so far and this just works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 21 helmets, damn! You are the master builder of helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Man this looks great in only primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsThatGuy[501st] Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I guess you could. Although, I dont see any reason why I would want to though. I have everything fitted just the way I need it. anything that needs painting is exposed. I can paint the entire helmet this way and get a nice even coating all over. Lastly the paint will need to dry at least a couple of days before the it can be handled carefully, so if I had to assemble it again the paint might get damaged in the process. I would have to start all over again. I have assembled and painted 21 helmets so far and this just works like a charm. Plus that's how they painted the ANH/ESB helmets! Edit for spelling! doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Dude! I know who I need to bribe now to do my next TE2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Will work for armor!!!!! I had to sell all mine I hope this thing turns out as nice as can be. I am no master, I think Gino has the best assembly and paint jobs. We will give it a go though!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TK-4510[TK] Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I got home today and ran right into the garage and grabbed the helmet, so here we go. The first thing we need to do now is grab some 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper. Lightly sand the helmet. Go all over the helmet and just sand a little of the rough primer off. Do the whole thing. Once you have a nice smooth helmet you will need to thoroughly wipe it down with a clean cloth. run your hand over the helmet and feel for any rough spots. If you find some that you missed earlier, lightly sand them down. Wipe the helmet down again for the final time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Painting! I have to give credit where credit is due here. Mike Harrison TK-1536 talked about using a special paint on his website a year ago and I tried it. Its REALLY great paint and matches FX ABS and most other armors very well. Its GLOSSY as ABS as well. It does have specific rules that you cannot violate however. Rule #1 FOLLOW THE CANS DIRECTIONS!! Spray your coats on 5 minutes apart and do not re-coat the paint "later". If you think you will be OK to repaint the helmet in a few days, you will sadly be mistaken. I know from horrible experience. I painted some armor with this stuff and decided to add another coat a day later and the WHOLE armor set turned into a krinkly mess... If you follow what I tell you here you will do VERY well Heres another tidbit that I learned the hard way. If your running low on light and decide to paint outside at night with a spot light on the helmet.....THE BUGS WILL LOVE IT. They will come from near and far to land on the glossy white thing!!! They will die in the sticky goo... Thats a real bummer when that happens......Anyway.. The magic paint is called Rustoleum Professional High Performance Enamel. The sku number is #7592 Gloss white. It comes in a tall silver can. You can find it at Home Depot. This stuff is like nail polish once it dries. Stick the helmet on a pole in the yard or somewhere you can get alot of spray mist in the air and not piss anybody off. If you paint in the garage, use a mask and open the door cause this stuff is insanely stinky. Also move or cover anything you dont want paint dust on. Go over the helmet and check one last time for anything that needs to be taken care of. You dont want to seal a mistake for ever, do you? Shake the paint can for about 3 minutes straight and really mix it up good. Start by applying a nice even normal coat of paint all over the helmet. When I spray I hold the can about 8-12 inches away from the helmet and spray left to right from top to bottom and UNDER the rim a bit too. Imagine the helmet as a pie. Spray a slice left to right from top to bottom and move on to the next slice working all the way around the helmet. Do this until sure you've covered the whole thing. Once you have done the first coat, wait 5 minutes.....(shake between coats for a few minutes)... Now do it again, working all the way around with a nice even coat. This paint lays on really nice and thick so not too much now, just a nice even coat...That was the second coat......(shake the can and wait 5 minutes). Now the 3rd and last coat, again nice and even.... Once it has been covered in glossy goodness you will need to move it back in doors. I have a place in my garage that I can stick the pole with the helmet on it where nobody can get to it. CAREFULLY put your helmet (holding the pole only) in that spot that will be secure. DO NOT touch the helmet for any reason for at least 48 hours (2 days). I recommend 3 days for a nice hard shell. The helmet completely cures in about a week. So I will pick back up in three days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bigturc Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Holy cow, this thing is so shinny!!! I wish my AP had that glossy look! I'm wondering if you can apply that finish directly on abs (without a pain job under)? Awesome job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 ABS eat your heart out! :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsThatGuy[501st] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm drooling over here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTK1536[501st] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Yeap. That particular Rustoleum is amazing stuff. But you must work with it exactly as the can says. Your results may very, take your time and let it cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 SWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Darn! makes me want to get more armor I need to go talk to my therapist again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 That thing is looking dead sexy!!! I get to finally pay Guns for mine tomorrow! Get that shipping container ready my man!!!...no wait...its after midnight...its TODAY....sorry...I'm a little pumped about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Damn nothing to add that has not been said......... Breathtaking, almost like seeing ANH for the first time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Holy cow, this thing is so shinny!!!I wish my AP had that glossy look! I'm wondering if you can apply that finish directly on abs (without a pain job under)? Awesome job!!! Yes, you can. I have painted ABS with it too. Just make sure the surface is prepped for paint. Wait till you guys see this thing in bright light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Ah, sir? Should I just send it to him??? T If you and he are both willing Actually I was thinking for my next set of TE2. Gotta replace that FX sandy some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 This is going to be the longest 3 days ever!!! Great stuff, im looking forward to the next instalment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsThatGuy[501st] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm pretty sure in Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus, he wasn't referring to Stormtrooper armor! Good verse though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm pretty sure in Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus, he wasn't referring to Stormtrooper armor! Good verse though! It's my new favorite sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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