Don Solo
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Post by Don Solo on Jul 23, 2004 5:17:52 GMT -5
I wanted to know from those who have made Comlink props, how do you paint the rubber grip part of the razors? Spraypaint didn't work... after a day of drying time, it was still wet to the touch  - is there another paint you use? |
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Post by Sauron Varen on Jul 23, 2004 21:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by Don Solo on Jul 24, 2004 0:09:14 GMT -5
that looks great  I only had a coat of primer then the silver paint, but it stil was wet after many hours of drying. must just be the silver paint. after that I tried to remove the paint from the rubber, and ended up destroying it  I found out that the razors used to be made with hard plastic grips instead of the soft rubber grips... so I'm trying to get one of those off ebay. I took off the damaged rubber and I'm going to try to figure something else out for the midsection... good thing it only cost me $3  |
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Post by KaiRhann on Jul 24, 2004 11:36:28 GMT -5
I've not had that problem before on comlinks, but on other things. Sometimes it depends on the type of paint your are using.
On mine, I use Krylon Ultra Flat Black as a primer, and do the details with metallic acryllics. Then two coats of Krylon Matte Finish.
On the related subject of removing unwanted paint, I use a product called "Goof Off". It's for removing paints and so forth, and doesn't harm the plastic or rubber on those razors, I have used it on them. Be warned though: it isn't for ALL plastics...some types of plastic, mor porous types (such as a CD case is made from)...it will "eat" these. Usually, best to test such as solvent on a very small area of the surface.
~Kai Rhann
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Post by Don Solo on Jul 25, 2004 0:23:28 GMT -5
I used something called "Oops"...  oops is right  I'll have to look into getting metalic acrylic paint... this spray can stuff doesn't work on much. thanks for the tips |
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Post by Sauron Varen on Jul 25, 2004 21:54:21 GMT -5
lol, i just used some cheap spraypaint from a dollar store here so i was surprised at the out come.
your best bet with spray paint is the krylon brand as kaiRhann mentioned. it is all i used when i would do minor paint work on some of my hot rods.
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- is there another paint you use?
I only had a coat of primer then the silver paint, but it stil was wet after many hours of drying. must just be the silver paint. after that I tried to remove the paint from the rubber, and ended up destroying it 
oops is right 