Tron Disc, I just made my "Stunt Foam Disc" NEW PICS...
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Re: Tron Disc (Frisbee)
I've been trying but have been unable to get in touch with sd1138, has anyone spoken to him recently? I really want to get this disc finished so I can start on my next one
I've been trying but have been unable to get in touch with sd1138, has anyone spoken to him recently? I really want to get this disc finished so I can start on my next one
Draphin
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Re: Tron Disc (Frisbee)
Try putting down some kind of brush on base primer (not a spray) Possibly a latex paint (although I dont know how well the Spray paint will adhere to the latex). Then when you do spray the primer should protect the foam from being eaten. I did this for a Sign I made out of construction insulation foam and it worked like a charm. the Idea is to just protect to foam from the harsh Solvents in the spray.
Try putting down some kind of brush on base primer (not a spray) Possibly a latex paint (although I dont know how well the Spray paint will adhere to the latex). Then when you do spray the primer should protect the foam from being eaten. I did this for a Sign I made out of construction insulation foam and it worked like a charm. the Idea is to just protect to foam from the harsh Solvents in the spray.
sd1138
New Member
Hey!
Sorry for the late responce. I have been a little busy lately.
It is not brushed. There are absolutely no brush marks anywhere on the disk. It looks sprayed because of the evenness of the paint. It could have been dipped, but if it was it was a great job becuase there are no run marks anywhere (which is why I am confident in saying that it was sprayed).
As for pics, it would just be white! haha. The pics that are out there now are exactly how it looks. Again, no brush strokes anywhere on my disk.
I guess the only thing I can add is that the paint is thick. The disk is still rigid and not flexible in the least. Also, whatever the paint is, it is highly adhesive becuase where the paint has cracked, it is still tighly attached to the foam (though this could be due to the porus nature of the disk itself).
Hope this helps!
Sorry for the late responce. I have been a little busy lately.
It is not brushed. There are absolutely no brush marks anywhere on the disk. It looks sprayed because of the evenness of the paint. It could have been dipped, but if it was it was a great job becuase there are no run marks anywhere (which is why I am confident in saying that it was sprayed).
As for pics, it would just be white! haha. The pics that are out there now are exactly how it looks. Again, no brush strokes anywhere on my disk.
I guess the only thing I can add is that the paint is thick. The disk is still rigid and not flexible in the least. Also, whatever the paint is, it is highly adhesive becuase where the paint has cracked, it is still tighly attached to the foam (though this could be due to the porus nature of the disk itself).
Hope this helps!
Could be a urethane that was sprayed or something like plastic dip..but I would test both on similar foam first.
Paints I know Disney use are
Golden Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
Liquitex http://www.liquitex.com/?gclid=CPnMiamWqqkCFRx3gwod-X25Lw
Mann Bros Specialty Paints & Supplies. Mannbrothers Online Store.
Rosco Rosco US : Products
and stuff that is no longer made which they bought up and store it for use.
because of the nature of the foam to be like a sponge it might just be latex paint.. I would do test to see what happens on similar foam
Paints I know Disney use are
Golden Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
Liquitex http://www.liquitex.com/?gclid=CPnMiamWqqkCFRx3gwod-X25Lw
Mann Bros Specialty Paints & Supplies. Mannbrothers Online Store.
Rosco Rosco US : Products
and stuff that is no longer made which they bought up and store it for use.
because of the nature of the foam to be like a sponge it might just be latex paint.. I would do test to see what happens on similar foam
With the disc being rigid and not flexible in the least, plus the huge cracks on it, could it not be non-flexible paint?
urethane coating?
Magic white roofing goo?
but do you want yours to crack too? I would not.
They could of used a base coat of something to make it rigid and also to help with the white. Scenic glue comes to mind.
It also sounds like a salesman that doesn't know what he's talking about. But I'll give it a try!
I've already got another one on hand
I tried the Halfords automotive enamel spray paint on a pair of rubber goggles and it seems to have taken very well. Didn't even need a primer. It's pretty permenant and I wasn't able to even scratch it off once dry, and it seems perfectly flexible.
I tried the Halfords automotive enamel spray paint on a pair of rubber goggles and it seems to have taken very well. Didn't even need a primer. It's pretty permenant and I wasn't able to even scratch it off once dry, and it seems perfectly flexible.
most automotive paints are not real enamel..it mostly likely an polyester type paint, which is flexible but be-careful of solvents that could eat the foam. Does it say how to clean up spills or splatters, that will give you a hint as to what base solvents are used in the paint.
