Murphoid Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Alright, so I would first like to express a debt of gratitude to all those who helped me with my ear-cutting question. They look much better now, after following some well put advice. Now to business. Painting this SOB is a pain, downright. I'm no dunce when it comes to painting, but I've tried two different paints (Valspar plastic, and Valspar high-gloss laquer), every painting technique I can think of, and about 10 hours trying to give it an even, semi-glossy coat, but everytime there are ugly runs all over this thing. I'm sanding it down now, and plan to try primer which is what I probably should of done in the first place, but any advice on the matter, or especially paint suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperstormy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Murphoid said: Alright, so I would first like to express a debt of gratitude to all those who helped me with my ear-cutting question. They look much better now, after following some well put advice. Now to business. Painting this SOB is a pain, downright. I'm no dunce when it comes to painting, but I've tried two different paints (Valspar plastic, and Valspar high-gloss laquer), every painting technique I can think of, and about 10 hours trying to give it an even, semi-glossy coat, but everytime there are ugly runs all over this thing. I'm sanding it down now, and plan to try primer which is what I probably should of done in the first place, but any advice on the matter, or especially paint suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. For my Helmet(s), I used : Make sure you sand, primer, sand, sand, sand, then Paint. Just my 2 cents.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Trooper Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Too heavy of coats in between each application. From what I've seen and read the paint of choice is rust-oleum see comment above. But just take your time bud and apply lite coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperstormy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oh, and always follow the directions on the paint cans! For the High Gloss enamel, do several light coats. Spray every 5 min with the glossy enamel until it looks great. DO NOT WAIT until the next day to paint it...because it can chip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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