spray paint?

[paradoxdj]

hey i was just wondering, could i use spray paint instead of using canned paint and a paint sprayer. paint sprayers are expensive and applying paint by hand gives it an n even coat, so could i use the good old spray paint or will it just chip off? will it chip even if i put a layer of primer down first?

p.s. i'm using pep and resin

 

[Belakor]

hey i was just wondering, could i use spray paint instead of using canned paint and a paint sprayer. paint sprayers are expensive and applying paint by hand gives it an n even coat, so could i use the good old spray paint or will it just chip off? will it chip even if i put a layer of primer down first?

p.s. i'm using pep and resin

Like a rattle can?

If so, yes, they'll work well... just make sure you prep the surface.
Krylon and Rustoleum seem to be popular brands around here.

 

[paradoxdj]

yes thats the stuff i was asking about, thanks man thats saves me a ton of money

 

[dirtymatt89]

but be sure not to mix and match brands, as the paint will crack and ruin your day... and also make sure not to mix acrylic and lacquer enamels, as that will also cause cracking...

 

[SPARTAN II]

Like a rattle can?

If so, yes, they'll work well... just make sure you prep the surface.
Krylon and Rustoleum seem to be popular brands around here.

Those were the two I was going to suggest... lol

 

[paradoxdj]

sweet this helps me alot. thanks guys!!

 

[SNIPER 118]

I plan on useing KRYLON Non-Reflective Nature Color ULTRA-FLAT it color is black I am going to use it the way
that Adam did in the video he made on youtube that will also work right?

 

[Primal Weyland]

Having done this a lot during my Graphics course, I'll lend you a few tips:
<ul>[*]Be sure to use a primer on the surface of your piece to ensure there's a decent base upon which to spray the proper coat. Without this there's a good chance you'll find the final coat won't 'hold' as well to the surface.[*]Test the paint out on a small area first, before you go ahead and cover the entire lot. If the paint doesn't 'hold' to the surface well, or if it cracks upon drying, try a different paint.[*]Be sure to get as even a coat of paint as you can - this reduces your workload on sanding down smooth later on. You can remove any dribbles or build-ups with wet-and-dry sandpaper (ask your local craft store or DIY store, they should have it).[*]It's been said before, but please, make sure you spray in an open area with good ventilation and a mask. As much as we'd love to see you in your armor, we don't want you to end up in hospital from inhaling the fumes from the paint. Safety first, ALWAYS.[*]After you've sprayed it, seal it. Talk to the store owners who sold you the spray paint, and they should know which sealant to use. Again, follow the steps above by making sure the sealant 'holds' to the paint, that it won't react badly to the paint, and that you get a good, even coat over it.[/list]
Do all of this and you'll have a good, clean set of colored pieces to wear. Good luck!

 

[rvb4life]

that could help a lot.

 

[paradoxdj]

thanks Primal Weyland! thats helps alot!

 

[dirtymatt89]

if your planning on using the krylon ultra-flat for shading and darkwashing, it wont work as good as the rustoleum automobile primer. the krylon tends to smudge and take off paint when you try to smear it around. use the dark grey rustoleum auto primer for that...

 

[Primal Weyland]

Glad I could be of assistance.

If it's any help: try to get acrylic-based paints. They give the armor the shiny look, while being durable - basically, they're a plastic-based paint, as the name suggests.

 

[RadioactiveMicrobe]

Here you go. This is how Adam makes this armor look so awesome.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYHA-VvBVY0

 

[paradoxdj]

thanks, i'v seen that before but now i'm paying more attention to what he uses

 

[SNIPER 118]

if your planning on using the krylon ultra-flat for shading and darkwashing, it wont work as good as the rustoleum automobile primer. the krylon tends to smudge and take off paint when you try to smear it around. use the dark grey rustoleum auto primer for that...

Thanks...The smudging could work to wether it more

 

[CMANavy]

use a thinned out black WATER BASSED paint. spray on and dab and wipe off.

 

[Sean Bradley]

Spray paint FTW. I've done the 'multiple layered automotive paints' that have to be airbrushed on, and they're a real pain.

The colors are richer than spraypaints, but they never quite show up in photos correctly.. you never see the mettalic underbase like it looks in person. Also if you have to retouch an area, it's much harder to match.

I've always been impressed by Adams paintjobs and color selection. In my opinion, it looks more authentic than the mettalic gold/green..

Still want to find out the exact color match for the Legendary helmet color though...

 

[NZTK]

Its all about candy.

 

[Overlord Ian]

yea spray paint works very well acctually

 

[Twisting Neather]

I use Rustoleum paints on all of my armor and props, they have wonderful results.

<-----Armor painted with Rustoleum