Lets talk about paint. w/ video july 1

[Max Replica]

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I've painted lots of foam, leather and vinyl with Meltonian brand spray paints (that's what they're made for) and I've never had to do any other prep or sealing. They work great.
My only complaint is that their black is a bit glossier than I would like. I'd say it's like a satin. Also, their color palettes are limited.
Meltonian can usually be found at places that sell shoe repair items, or leather or foam shops. Sometimes called "Nu life color spray".
Meltonian Nu-Lufe Color Spray, Cedar Shoe Tree

 

[Grave]

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well now. if its as good as you say and is readily available in north america. you may have solved every ones issue with buying supplies. 1 can is better than 3.
im going to look for it right now. then maybe make a vid for it, if i can find it.

 

[Grave]

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MAX! i would like to thank you. not only did i find the spray right across the street from me, but the store also orders in eva sheets from 1/4" to 1"!!! and in black!!
you have just made my life so much easier.
im not going to forget about this thread, im still going to write up some sort of a tut with you guys help. so if you have any vids and/or pics to help out, ill start working on it.

 

[Homicidal9]

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has anybody tried simply spray for upholstery?

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take care,
Tommy

 

[Grave]

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not yet tommy, but it is on my list. nu-tech or hi-tech i think its called is supposed to work on vinyl.. which is kinda like plastic. i had used some on a tac vest that i have and its lasted through at least 20 paintball events. it is now turning grey 2 years later.
i may pick some up tomorrow before the long weekend.

the nu-lufe that max mentioned. i went to the shoe place across the street. the guy said he wouldnt sell it to me because it wont last. he told me that any moisture that gets into the foam will push out the dye and it will look like ****.

 

[Homicidal9]

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the search continues I guess...

take care,
Tommy

 

[Grave]

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whats up forum?
so i just got back from cdntire. and i got some new stuffs. since my bday is coming up. my wife bought me the mother of all glue guns! i also got some paint as well.
soooo. after i put the kid down for a namp, im going to grab my camera and make some vids. however its not going to be my camcorder so that the vids will be small enough for youtube.
im going to put them all on my channel, just incase i can post them on here.
im going to post the paint stuff on here, as well as make another thread just for tut's/vids.
ill post back soon after i finish editing them.

 

[STEALTH]

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you should check indiefilmgeek's method

the results are great.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/wip-ironm...r-wiring-video-113546/index6.html#post1713783

 

[Grave]

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i think someone else has already posted that

 

[Grave]

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im just getting my editing software set up so i can hopefully get the vid ready in 2 hours

 

[STEALTH]

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this thread isnt really about me. i have found something that works enough for me. i want to collect experience for everyone and in hopes that a good tut with many options can be created for others having problems or limited resources.

you'll be using a certain product, yet recommending a different product to us?
is it better than what you're using?

What are you using personally?

I'm sorry. I'm just confused.

anyway. Hope it works out. :thumbsup

 

[Grave]

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im going to be using 1 sealer and 3 different paints.
i have to retape everything! ballz! tried using a pic cam as camcorder and it didnt work well. i may have it posted tonight if possible

 

[STEALTH]

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Thanks for the vague reply.
I know you'll be using a sealer and paint but what exactly is what product is what I was asking.

Nvmd.
Ill just stick to my plasti-dip

 

[Grave]

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lmao stealth. ill be talking about everything that im using in the vid. but the sealer and paint is listed in my first post. krylon fusion and i cant remember what the sealer is.

 

[Grave]

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OMFG ALL CAPS RAGE!!!!
sorry guys, my nice expensive video editor has completely ****ed out! now i got to find something free tonight and get my stuff up as soon as possible.

 

[Grave]

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GEZUS! ok so i had to end up using windows media maker cause everything else kept crashing! im converting the 2nd vid and only one more short one to edit up this afternoon.
sorry the first 2 are 15 min long. i did a bit more talking than i though. i did try to speed up some parts to shorten it down.
they should be up here later today and also linked on the first page.

 

[Grave]

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[indiefilmgeek]

I'm really glad you stopped smoking before actually using any of those flammable chemicals... However, despite proper ventilation, smoking anywhere near where you store flammable paints and other chemicals is a quick way to end up winning a Darwin Award. :confused

Stay safe! :thumbsup

 

[Grave]

ya, i know. but there were no vapors in my garage at the time. plus you must have a proper flammable vapor to air ratio with the proper amount of heat to ignite flammable materials. at least thats what i learned in college when i took the gas tech and pyrotechnic programs.

 

[Harmonic_Distortion]

I'm betting if you'd sealed the EVA with Rosco Flexibond, the camo would have held up