So in preparation for my upcoming Spartan V build (Read-wasting time while the paper arrives) I decided to try my hand at a Battle damaged paint effect as tutored in this 405th members video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj3m_DJd-MQ
Needless to say the video was very well done and increasable useful, that said, my reproduction could have gone better......
Here is a list of all the things I used and a photo...
-Fine sanding block
-Matt black Primer
-Chrome Enamel paint
-Ford 'Dove Grey' paint (any colour is fine this is the top colour)
-Painting preparation cloths
-Jerry cloth
-Medium size paint brush (larger bursh shown as well but not used)
(No Prizes for guessing where I shop...)
Step 1
Find something to paint, Normally this would be your armour or prop, but seeing as I haven't gotten that far yet i searched my garage for what I could use.
Behold I found this, an old BMX helmet:
(Disclaimer, you should never attempt to paint, sticker, or modify protective equipment, this can cause unrepairable damage and render the equipment useless[I don't intend to use this helmet for its intended purpose hence I'm painting it])
Step 2
Prepare for painting, I used the fine sanding black all over though this was mostly to remove dirt as the helmet already had a matt finish. (The material the helmet is made of is very thick, stiff, plastic compared to regular cycle helmets otherwise I would not have considered painting it).
After sanding I cleaned of the dust and dirt with some alcohol wipes, these are great because of how quickly they dry so if your impatient like me there isnt so much waiting around.
There was a graphic on the back of the helmet that was stamped on, I obviously didn't sand that enough as it reacted slightly with the paint.
Step 3
Primer, the mat black all over, a few coats to make sure the whole article is covered. I haven't done all that much spraying before so I did my best to replicate the technique used in the video above (fairly quick sideways swipes at almost a foot away from the target, try to achieve an even coat rather than a thick over all coverage).
[Ensure you test the spray paint on something before applying it to the helmet incase there is any sort of issue with the nozzle.]
Step 4
Time to apply the chrome, I was worried that it would be too shiny but after it all went on I was very happy with it. It was so nice in fact I didn't want to paint over it.
Again plenty of coats of this.
Step 5
Vaseline?! Yes Vaseline, for anyone who hasn't seen the video that I based this on. Apply Vaseline mixed with a little sand to places where you want the damage to be, this will give the 'peeled paint' effect.
{Sorry for the colour cast on this image}
Step 6
Primary colour, I used what I had lying around, which happened to be the Ford 'Dove Grey' I wasn't sure the silver would show through obviously enough but well, you will see later.
Step 5(b)
If you are wanting to add a stripe or pattern this is where you would do that, masking off the areas that you down want to add another colour too.
Step 6
Remove the vaseline with a cloth, you might need to be a bit rough with it where the vaseline was very thin. Because the chrome I used was Enamel it meant I can scratch off other bits of the top coat If I felt there needed to be damage here and there without going through the chrome.
Step 7
Like with the video, use a cloth with the black spray on it to add low lights and 'dirty it up a bit', add scorch marks and general blackening.
Step 8
With the small paint brush, spray chrome onto the brush and gently use the side of the brush to paint onto raised edges and corners to add extra paint chip effect.
And Here are the photos of the final Product.
Im not 100% happy with it, especially the blackening, still more to learn here.
However the smaller 'scratches' made with the paint brush do look fairly good.
Hope this helps someone
Manix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj3m_DJd-MQ
Needless to say the video was very well done and increasable useful, that said, my reproduction could have gone better......
Here is a list of all the things I used and a photo...
-Fine sanding block
-Matt black Primer
-Chrome Enamel paint
-Ford 'Dove Grey' paint (any colour is fine this is the top colour)
-Painting preparation cloths
-Jerry cloth
-Medium size paint brush (larger bursh shown as well but not used)
(No Prizes for guessing where I shop...)
Step 1
Find something to paint, Normally this would be your armour or prop, but seeing as I haven't gotten that far yet i searched my garage for what I could use.
Behold I found this, an old BMX helmet:
(Disclaimer, you should never attempt to paint, sticker, or modify protective equipment, this can cause unrepairable damage and render the equipment useless[I don't intend to use this helmet for its intended purpose hence I'm painting it])
Step 2
Prepare for painting, I used the fine sanding black all over though this was mostly to remove dirt as the helmet already had a matt finish. (The material the helmet is made of is very thick, stiff, plastic compared to regular cycle helmets otherwise I would not have considered painting it).
After sanding I cleaned of the dust and dirt with some alcohol wipes, these are great because of how quickly they dry so if your impatient like me there isnt so much waiting around.
There was a graphic on the back of the helmet that was stamped on, I obviously didn't sand that enough as it reacted slightly with the paint.
Step 3
Primer, the mat black all over, a few coats to make sure the whole article is covered. I haven't done all that much spraying before so I did my best to replicate the technique used in the video above (fairly quick sideways swipes at almost a foot away from the target, try to achieve an even coat rather than a thick over all coverage).
[Ensure you test the spray paint on something before applying it to the helmet incase there is any sort of issue with the nozzle.]
Step 4
Time to apply the chrome, I was worried that it would be too shiny but after it all went on I was very happy with it. It was so nice in fact I didn't want to paint over it.
Again plenty of coats of this.
Step 5
Vaseline?! Yes Vaseline, for anyone who hasn't seen the video that I based this on. Apply Vaseline mixed with a little sand to places where you want the damage to be, this will give the 'peeled paint' effect.
{Sorry for the colour cast on this image}
Step 6
Primary colour, I used what I had lying around, which happened to be the Ford 'Dove Grey' I wasn't sure the silver would show through obviously enough but well, you will see later.
Step 5(b)
If you are wanting to add a stripe or pattern this is where you would do that, masking off the areas that you down want to add another colour too.
Step 6
Remove the vaseline with a cloth, you might need to be a bit rough with it where the vaseline was very thin. Because the chrome I used was Enamel it meant I can scratch off other bits of the top coat If I felt there needed to be damage here and there without going through the chrome.
Step 7
Like with the video, use a cloth with the black spray on it to add low lights and 'dirty it up a bit', add scorch marks and general blackening.
Step 8
With the small paint brush, spray chrome onto the brush and gently use the side of the brush to paint onto raised edges and corners to add extra paint chip effect.
And Here are the photos of the final Product.
Im not 100% happy with it, especially the blackening, still more to learn here.
However the smaller 'scratches' made with the paint brush do look fairly good.
Hope this helps someone
Manix