Merrick 0 #1 May 8, 2002 Well, I just finished airbrushing my Z1, and it actually looks pretty good I must say.... BUT, I've never used airbrush paint before, and it scratches really easy, I wanted to put a clear coat on it (& buff it out like you would on a car), but couldn't find any at Hobby Lobby. Does anybody have any experience airbrushing, is there anything else I could spray on it to seal the paint & protect it?My first mistake was not sanding down the entire helmet & completely redoing the basecoat as well (the black), but that doesn't have anything to do with the scratching. Hmmm.... Help!! lol<----- Picture!"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #2 May 8, 2002 Hey Merrick. I have no advice to offer, but I do want to say that your helmet looks fantastic!!!Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #3 May 8, 2002 very cool.....if I ever buy a helmet, I may have to hit you up for a paint job......==8-DLindseysome days it's just not worth gnawing through the straps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadiver 0 #4 May 8, 2002 [mumbling under breath] hmmph, damn talented people! Grumble, grumble!! Hmmmph!![groan, sigh]No advice here, I can't draw, paint or anything like that. But, I admire your work, it looks great!!Diva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #5 May 8, 2002 Nice! I've been thinking about getting myself a Z-1 when my cashflow's better.I guess that's a case of beer since this is your FIRST airbrush project? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jussi 0 #6 May 8, 2002 use Future, the stuff you use on your floor... check www.aircraftresourcenter.com, www.hyperscale.com, rec.models.scale. You should find info about using Futurefrom those places... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #7 May 8, 2002 Merrick:When I painted my helmet I used a clear coat lacker that I bought at Home Depot. I comes in a can. It worked great for me. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 May 8, 2002 Well you could just sit it on the shelf.It wont get scratched there! or you could jump it during the interim and fix it when it gets al crappy looking. I know a guy who does cool paint jobs...oh wait a second. thats you! whatre worried about If i could paint like that Id change it every month.getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 May 8, 2002 actually I always wanted a helmet that looked like it was cracked...all the way to my brain. that would look coolgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #10 May 8, 2002 Merrick,I use an airbrush in some of my taxidermy projects, turkey heads, deer eyes and noses, etc. Some type of clear coat is needed whether glossy or matte to protect the paint. I use a matte finish from a spray can for this. I did repaint an old protec helmet once with spray cans. It looked nice for a short time until it started getting scratched and even cracked in a few places. I know there are some methods of making this work, but my results looked pretty shabby after a month or two of use. If you find a method that works let me know. I like tinkering on stuff like this, but I'm afraid to paint my Z-1. I don't want to mess it up. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #11 May 8, 2002 ROFL - Hey thanks guys, I didn't think it looked that good! lolI may end up having to redo it, but if I do, I'll just repaint the whole thing & do it right this time, and ORDER the clear coat before I start... Who knows. Thanks for the advice guys, hopefully I can find something for it so I don't have to redo it! Keith, I replied to your PM, but got an error, it probably went thru anyway tho! Blues!"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #12 May 8, 2002 Quote But, I admire your workI admire his "work" too Hopefully mine will be next! :)'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #13 May 11, 2002 Well, after I showed Pam my Helmet she wanted me to do something to hers as well... So, here's a few pics of our new custom helmets.... Nuthin' special, but it's better than plain black or white with stickers plastered all over. LOL I'm like Henry Ford... "You can have any design you want, as long as it's Flames!" LOL Oh, and I found a decent clear-coat that took care of all my problems, they look pretty kick ass now, and very hard to scratch now. Yes, Pam's face-shield is gone, I've ordered her a new one (her old plastic was thrashed!).Blues!"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #14 May 11, 2002 ... and another...."Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #15 May 11, 2002 .... this is the last one I promise! :o)"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 May 12, 2002 wow!! for lack of a better word they pretty much...SUCK!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #18 May 12, 2002 Damn! Those helmets are looking very schweet! What clear coat did you use? I couldn't find a good one to use when I air-brushed my Bonehead, they were too soft.Kris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #19 May 13, 2002 Ahh, thanks Kris... I honestly couldn't tell you what clearcoat I ended up using, I tore the label off. LOL I can tell you that it is kind of soft as well, and it didn't really give me that shinny finish I wanted, but what can you do... as long as it all won't scratch off too easy I'm cool with it. Pam & I have missed you guys, I still haven't gotten my container, but we had planned on coming out this weekend anyway..... But, as I'm sure you know, the weather sucked. we have to go see mom next weekend so we'll try to sneak out to the DZ for a few jumps... otherwise we won't see you guys before we move.... only a few weeks left & we're off to NC. Blues man!"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #20 May 13, 2002 Merrick,Here is a lesson for you....You can't show off a custom paint job with flames by photographing it on a comforter with flowers. It just doesn't work. JustinPS The exception would be if the helmet with flames were being worn by an otherwise naked woman lying on the flower comforter. That would work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #21 May 13, 2002 Merrick - did ya get my email?_AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #22 May 13, 2002 Justin - ROFLMA... I actually thought of that when I was taking the pictures.... leave it to you to point it out! Andyman - Ummm....No, I haven't gotten it. lolBlues!"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #23 May 13, 2002 check your dz.com email..._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #24 May 13, 2002 hihihi... looks like low budget helmet porn.....RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #25 May 13, 2002 Quotehihihi... looks like low budget helmet porn.....Maybe we should have me wear it the next time we video ourselves again :) Might get in the way of some activities tho...'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
