HOW TO: Whiten Handguards

[AsBlondeAsLuke[TK]]

The handguards I received from RS-Props a few years back were never bright white, but neither was the armor kit so I didn't worry about it too much.  But, as time passed and I logged more troops out in the California sun, my handguards yellowed faster than the rest of the kit.

 

So, rather than abandon them after so many great troops together, I got a bit creative.

 

It turned out there was very simple solution.

 

Shoe paint.

 

Available for a few dollars at the local drug store, it is flexible and just the right shade of white to match the armor.  It is crazy easy to apply and dries in a few minutes.  You can apply a single coat, or multiple coats.  Your preference.  I ended up doing three coats on my handguards, but only because shoe paint is a lot of fun.

 

I attached "before" and "after" pics so you can see the difference.

[9934[501st]]

I believe your hand plates need to switch hands Centurion... A massive improvement though.

[illusionz_09[TK]]

Yup they are on the wrong hand. But shoe polish is a great idea!!! I need to use that.

[AsBlondeAsLuke[TK]]

Heh heh.  Great catch.  They're Velcro-ed on, so I can swap 'em out with different gloves.  On this particular troop, I think I put them on after I put my bucket on.  Probably not the best idea.  Thanks for the eagle eyes.  

[DarkTrooper[TK]]

Good tip. I have a rubber belt with my Clone Trooper armor and the paint turned yellow. I put on a coat of white plastidip and that worked well.