A Shield from zelda Review and painting questions

[Trek920]

here are the new and old shields..

any recommendations on a better clearcoat-gloss? i want a better shine, but cant wet sand this as its foam.

the triangles are gold vinyl. the rest has about 15 or more coats of clear from an art supply store over gloss krylon colors.

 

[Contec]

make a mold of it and cast it in fiberglass.

 

[Trek920]

yes, and that would take a great deal of money far exceeding any gloss in a rattle can or HVLP gun.

id rather spend the 10-30 bucks on good gloss than several hundred to cast it.

 

[Contec]

It don't need to cost that much....
I would make a mold of it from plasterbandages and then use the resin and fiberglass you can buy from a car store.

 

[Trek920]

that wont nearly get you as good of a cast as smoothon or similar silicone products.