Cashmanimal 0 #1 May 12, 2007 I recently acquired a Flat Top Pro from a friend who purchased a new one. I didn't want his stickers and such on it, so I decided to sand it down, and paint it a nice glossy black (my colors are red/black). Glossy black soon turned to a faint silver gradient, starting at the chin, ending a little above the ears. The silver gradient eventually made me realize I need some red, to match my jumpsuits and rig. So, I grabbed some candy-apple red, and began to paint smoke on the side... smoke being something i have never tried painting before. Primarily, because I hate painting. Now, it has turned into layering clear coat/smoke, and I just added my signature to the right jaw area. Haven't decided what's going on the other side yet... but here is where it stands so far: http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l123/acashman19/RightSide.jpg I have done all the sanding, spray painting, and detail work in my dorm shower/room. The first couple layers of black wrinkled a bit, but i didn't really care because this wasn't going to be a long-term paint job. i was gonna wait until the summer, when I could spend more time on it. I guess I will just live with them now. Hope to be done by the end of the weekend.It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #2 May 12, 2007 The red looks more like flames to me. I like it! What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #3 May 12, 2007 that looks bad ass.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #4 May 13, 2007 haven't tried it yet, but i have thought about it. I just have no artistic talent, .CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmanimal 0 #5 May 13, 2007 Why thank you much.... I am quite proud of it Really, it was much easier than expected. While I will admit the smoke takes a slight bit of artistic talent, to paint this thing with a nice clean glossy coat is extremely simple... as long as you take care in the preparation. It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
