Gloss Black sprays

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RockitScience

Active Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #1

Hi all,

Just wondered which rattle can paints have given you the best gloss black finish as I am looking to buy some for R1 Death Trooper armour. I understand it also comes down to primer, even coats, etc but I'd just like to know which paints have proved most reliable for gloss.

Thanks!

~edit~
I will be using the paint on plastic primer.

 

Last edited: Feb 15, 2017

Utri

Well-Known Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #2

I've found that I could never achieve that perfectly smooth finish with rattle cans without wet sanding, clear coating, wet sanding, and polishing, regardless of paint brand.

Dunno if that helps, but in any case, if you want it perfectly smooth, you'll have to use a little elbow grease and do some polishing.

 

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RockitScience

Active Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #3

I was planning to do so, but I will make sure I do now. Haven't heard of using a clear coat between wet sanding before though, I'll have to try that out!

 

omel

Sr Member

• Feb 16, 2017

• #4

not sure if it will be available in your location, but i use either "BOSNY" or RJ London" both are acrylic epoxy paints, if surface is properly primered smoothly it really produces a nice finish.

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Feb 17, 2017

• #5

I know that the prep work is very important to achieve a very good surface/finish. I found that sometimes, picking a flat black paint and then spraying a clear gloss on top of it, has brought better results for me. It's a bit like those 2 in 1 shampoo (you know: shampoo and conditioner combo; it never really washes you hair and never really condition it). Kinda the same with paint. It's generally better to pick a normal paint (from a renowned brand) and then choosing your high gloss from the same brand...my 2 cents

 

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RockitScience

Active Member

• Apr 30, 2017

• #6

Thanks both!