oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 ok so my wife had me build and paint her ata bucket. i primed it with rustolem proffesional grey primer, then painted with rustoleum flourescent pink paint... (yeah i know... pink) well apparently i didnt hold the can close enough because i got weird dry powdery stuff on it... so i'm going to paint it some more and try and get an even coat... my main question is what should i use to get a deep clear coat? i have rustoleum crystal clear enamel... will that work??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Photos, please. I gotta see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) lol ok... its not shiny at all its like flat neon pink... weird Edited February 6, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 You must be spraying too far from the helmet. it seems the paint is drying before you hit the surface.(like you said) try bringing the can closer but spray left to right to avoid pooling. It looks great btw. the color is awesome Also, after you have painted it,since the color cannot get as glossy as you want it to be, i suggest painting it again a clear gloss coat after. then you'll get the shine that you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 You must be spraying too far from the helmet. it seems the paint is drying before you hit the surface thats what smitty said too... so i guess i'll get another can and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 What color lenses do you plan on installing? Dark red, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 i think either chrome or mirroed pink or mirroed rainbow like TIE pilots... i'm gonna go online to a motorcycle helmet face shield website and let the wife pick... believe me i'll post pics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForlornHope[501st] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 great...now im blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 lol ok... its not shiny at all its like flat neon pink... weird The newest member of Vader's army - Barbietrooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 The newest member of Vader's army - Barbietrooper. she uses her body to get into your brain then slowly destroys your bank account... viscious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) still not done painting need to sand then paint and wet sand then clear coat... i just wanted to test fit trim and padding it looks orange in this light... weird... Edited February 6, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) what color are you going to paint the frown, traps , tube stripes etc? Are you going to use decals? or just paint them all? ------------he makes some red ones? Edited February 6, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 hovis and chin piece neon yellow. traps electric teal with black outlines like normal. frown probably the same teal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 she uses her body to get into your brain then slowly destroys your bank account...viscious :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6294 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Aaron, I am finishing a new helmet (white not pink) and I am going to use poly acrylic gloss spray by miniwax. I have used it on other white items (binders, amp, comlink) and it works great. No yellowing either. The poly acrylic really protects the finish from scraps and nicks. I have used it for years on my boys pinewood derby cars. They always had the best paint job and the never lost except to each other. Btw, I have one of your neck seals and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 awesome thanks... poly acrylic gloss by minwax... i'll check it out... is it in a rattle can or no? i'll get some more pink coats on the bucket then get it sanded and prepped and get a hold of some of that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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