Cheap Indy Holy Grail repaint

[Kroenen77]

Bought one of this chip asian grail props from ebay...it was a schock when I opened the package.So started to repaint it because the overall shape was not so bad.

Before..and after:

 

[Luke0312]

Looks 110% better!! :thumbsup

 

[Kroenen77]

Thanks,man!:thumbsup

I think with some "grooves" on the inside it would look better.Whats the best tool to make a pattern like this?

 

[airhead]

Is it a resin piece? You might be able to use coarse sandpaper - like 60 grit and make a few passes.

David

 

[Kroenen77]

Yes its Resin.So thanks for the tip.

 

[Luke0312]

That's what I did on mine, put it on a lathe and use course sandpaper while it spun.

A couple of other options, you could use a wire brush attachment on a drill to cut into the resin. For a more shallow cut (on the gold), you can lightly go over it with steel wool.

 

[Kroenen77]

Thanks...that are great tips.I think I will use the steel wool first.If it looks not good I can spray new gold on it.
I used some sandpaper before I painted the gold but the scratches are not deep enough for the accurate look.The gold covered it up.:unsure

 

[Kroenen77]

So..used sandpaper and steel wool..and added some red little tips to look more weathered.