How to paint eva foam?

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 03:49 PM

So I am making this Dark Knight costume with my cousin, but the foam is not the right texture or color so we will need to make it look more solid and paint some of it grey. Any ideas or information on how to do this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

EyeofSauron · 12-05-2011, 03:55 PM

plastidip spray

google it

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 04:20 PM

Thanks, but one more question: Is there anyway I can like use a brush to apply it though because I need it in very, very specific areas?

EyeofSauron · 12-05-2011, 04:40 PM

plastidip can also be bought as a brushon, so yes

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 05:00 PM

Alright, thanks. And would you recommend any particular paints that work well with plasti-dip? Does plati-dip create a gloss effect?

indiefilmgeek · 12-05-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner

Alright, thanks. And would you recommend any particular paints that work well with plasti-dip? Does plati-dip create a gloss effect?

In addition to Plasti-dip, you could consider regular fabric paint (from the craft store). If the area is small and you're looking to use a brush anyway, that might work for your needs.

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 05:25 PM

But I can't have a gloss coating because it wouldn't look right so if anyone has any info on whether these products create that effect it would be of great help.

EyeofSauron · 12-05-2011, 05:33 PM

plastidip usually is black and leaves a matte finish. it comes in colors tho, but im not sure about those

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 05:36 PM

That is great, thats just what I need. Thanks.

THExEVILxTW1N · 12-05-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EyeofSauron

plastidip usually is black and leaves a matte finish. it comes in colors tho, but im not sure about those

I've only ever seen red, yellow, and black.

BladeRunner · 12-05-2011, 06:06 PM

Can you use black plastidip then paint a grey on?

THExEVILxTW1N · 12-05-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner

Can you use black plastidip then paint a grey on?

Yes but make sure to prime first then paint.

Sleeping Lionheart · 12-05-2011, 07:34 PM

i bought a gallon jug of elmers glue and put few coats of that on.

Indigogyre · 12-06-2011, 04:16 PM

I just hit the plastidip website and they have some cool new items. Not sure how easy they will be to find in stores but they now offer a way to make a custom color for plastidip. The base is clear and then you color tint it to your liking. personally i think using the clear as a sealer would be awesome but it would also be nice to color base coat in something closer to the finish color, if you are good at tint matching that is.

They also have some enhancers to give a glossy finish along with metallizers.

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SailorEarth · 12-06-2011, 10:18 PM

What Sleeping Lionheart said. I usually seal it with glue then you can paint on top of it easily.

Sisqo · 12-08-2011, 04:59 PM

what tipe of glue?

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12-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#1
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	How to paint eva foam? So I am making this Dark Knight costume with my cousin, but the foam is not the right texture or color so we will need to make it look more solid and paint some of it grey. Any ideas or information on how to do this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

12-05-2011, 03:55 PM	#2
EyeofSauron The RPF Dinghy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 1,153	Re: How to paint eva foam? plastidip spray google it

12-05-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	Re: How to paint eva foam? Thanks, but one more question: Is there anyway I can like use a brush to apply it though because I need it in very, very specific areas?

12-05-2011, 04:40 PM	#4
EyeofSauron The RPF Dinghy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 1,153	Re: How to paint eva foam? plastidip can also be bought as a brushon, so yes

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12-05-2011, 05:00 PM	#5
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	Re: How to paint eva foam? Alright, thanks. And would you recommend any particular paints that work well with plasti-dip? Does plati-dip create a gloss effect?

12-05-2011, 05:25 PM	#7
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	Re: How to paint eva foam? But I can't have a gloss coating because it wouldn't look right so if anyone has any info on whether these products create that effect it would be of great help.

12-05-2011, 05:33 PM	#8
EyeofSauron The RPF Dinghy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 1,153	Re: How to paint eva foam? plastidip usually is black and leaves a matte finish. it comes in colors tho, but im not sure about those

12-05-2011, 05:36 PM	#9
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	Re: How to paint eva foam? That is great, thats just what I need. Thanks.

12-05-2011, 06:06 PM	#11
BladeRunner Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 71	Re: How to paint eva foam? Can you use black plastidip then paint a grey on?

12-05-2011, 07:34 PM	#13
Sleeping Lionheart formerly BoogerManJones Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: everett wa Posts: 247	Re: How to paint eva foam? i bought a gallon jug of elmers glue and put few coats of that on.

12-06-2011, 04:16 PM	#14
Indigogyre Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 426	Re: How to paint eva foam? I just hit the plastidip website and they have some cool new items. Not sure how easy they will be to find in stores but they now offer a way to make a custom color for plastidip. The base is clear and then you color tint it to your liking. personally i think using the clear as a sealer would be awesome but it would also be nice to color base coat in something closer to the finish color, if you are good at tint matching that is. They also have some enhancers to give a glossy finish along with metallizers. Plasti Dip Protective Coating Products \| Plasti Dip Protective Coating Products \| Rubber Dip Coating Dean

12-06-2011, 10:18 PM	#15
SailorEarth Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: TN Posts: 88	Re: How to paint eva foam? What Sleeping Lionheart said. I usually seal it with glue then you can paint on top of it easily.

12-08-2011, 04:59 PM	#16
Sisqo Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spain Madrid Posts: 13	Re: How to paint eva foam? what tipe of glue?

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