Clear Coating your Reo Grand is Totally OPTIONAL. It is not Required.
Clear Coating will add a little more protection to the original paint, so I wanted to take the time to put together an article that illustrates the steps I took. There may be other techniques, but this is what worked for me. I can attest that it helped protect the Paint on my Copper Vein Reo Grand.
Preparing to Clear Coat.
Helpful tools you’ll need: (some are optional)
Before you begin spraying your Reo, I recommend practicing on something you have laying around the house.
Disassemble your Reo Grand, and wash it in Hot water using Dawn detergent.
After drying.. remove the Spring; Delrin Cover; and Firing Button. NO Need to mess with the Firing Pin. The door will enclose the Firing Pin when you get the door on. (illustrated in pictures)
Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel works great!! Make sure to read the manufacturer’s directions regarding temperature and humidity. Those factors can affect how the clear coating goes. Hold the can 10-12 inches away from the Reo. Spraying in bursts will work better than one continuous long spray. The goal is to get light, even coats while rotating the Reo.
* If you get Clear Coat on the 510 connection... don't sweat it. When it dries, you can take a razor blade to cut around it, and then scrap it off.
After spraying 3 Coats on my Copper Vein, I ROTATED it slowly. Rustoleum Clear Coat Enamel dries to the touch in 15 minutes, and to FULL Handling in 30 minutes. I recommend AT LEAST 2 COATS, and NOT Touching it for 12 hours to avoid Finger Prints being embedded.
Your hands may get tired when rotating, but it needs to be done. After 30 minutes, carefully remove the Drill Bit, and insert a piece of wire through the hole on the Cartomizer. You can now let it hang on something to dry - for 12 hours!
When it's DRY, the Door WILL be Difficult to move. Run a Hair Dryer over it to Heat it up. A Very Warm (almost Hot) Door will slide more easily from the body than if it's Cold. Slide the Door Up HALF WAY and stop. Stick your finger underneath to remove the Blue Tape. The Door should now slide all the way Off. If you notice Dried Clear Coat on the Edges, just take a Razor Blade and Carefully Trim it Off.
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Removing the Clear Coat
I searched the internet for days, and called Automotive stores, LOWES, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and everyone else I could think of. Everyone told me the CHEMICALS WOULD REMOVE the Base Paint UNDERNEATH the Clear Coat. I Did Not want that to happen. Chemicals were to risky, so I AVOIDED them.
You have to PECK on the Clear Coat using a SMOOTH, HARD object. This will CRACK the Enamel and cause it to PEEL Off.
NOTE: I had already applied 4-5 coats of Clear Coat on my Copper Vein. The MORE Clear Coats you add... the BETTER it will Crack and Peel Off. More Coats also adds BETTER Protection.
In the video, I'm totally surprised at how great the CV paint looks AFTER 8 months of use. I've had lots of stuff on my hands at times (salt from skin, sweat, oil, e-liquid, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, grease from food, and just about anything else you can think of (except that). Rustoleum Clear Coat really protected the paint!
Final NOTE: Once you get all the Clear Coat Off, be sure to run your fingers over the entire surface. It should be very smooth. You don't want any tiny particles of clear coat remaining. Wash it under Hot water using dish detergent. At this point, you can add New Clear Coating, or Reassemble it and Vape!
Clear Coating will add a little more protection to the original paint, so I wanted to take the time to put together an article that illustrates the steps I took. There may be other techniques, but this is what worked for me. I can attest that it helped protect the Paint on my Copper Vein Reo Grand.
Preparing to Clear Coat.
Helpful tools you’ll need: (some are optional)
- Carboard Box big enough to allow hands to go inside, and plenty of movement.
- Lamp or Work Light.
- An Old 510 Cartomizer with a hole drilled in it (on the end you put in your mouth). Can find one at a local vape shop.
- Masking tape (Blue painting tape works better)
- Paper Towel
- Wire to hang it for drying
Before you begin spraying your Reo, I recommend practicing on something you have laying around the house.
Disassemble your Reo Grand, and wash it in Hot water using Dawn detergent.
After drying.. remove the Spring; Delrin Cover; and Firing Button. NO Need to mess with the Firing Pin. The door will enclose the Firing Pin when you get the door on. (illustrated in pictures)
Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel works great!! Make sure to read the manufacturer’s directions regarding temperature and humidity. Those factors can affect how the clear coating goes. Hold the can 10-12 inches away from the Reo. Spraying in bursts will work better than one continuous long spray. The goal is to get light, even coats while rotating the Reo.
- A good way to rotate the Reo during spraying... is by using an old Cartomizer screwed in the 510 connection (RattlerX's idea), and then jam a Drill Bit inside it. It's crucial to have a strong, steady handle, so make sure to screw it snugly in the 510 connection. You don't want it coming loose while you’re spraying.
- Take a small wade of Paper Towel and Wet it. Stick it in the Fire Button Hole. I used a Pencil to pack it in the hole.
- Put Blue Masking tape on the inside of the door. This is tricky to do because you have to cut a small piece, and slide the door half way on the Reo. Then, maneuver the tape under the door and stick it in place using your finger.
- Add another small piece of Paper towel inside the Spring Hole on the bottom of the Reo.
- Ready to Go
- LINT- To help avoid LINT from getting on the fresh spray, get an empty cardboard box and lay it on the side. Set a work light in front of the box entrance (behind your shoulder is best) so you have good vision. Make sure you have plenty of elbow space so you can move your hands around inside the box as you're holding the Reo. The box helps to increase vision (light bounces off sides), as well as reducing LINT from getting on the fresh coating.
- ROTATE DURING and AFTER Clear Coating to minimize running.
* If you get Clear Coat on the 510 connection... don't sweat it. When it dries, you can take a razor blade to cut around it, and then scrap it off.
After spraying 3 Coats on my Copper Vein, I ROTATED it slowly. Rustoleum Clear Coat Enamel dries to the touch in 15 minutes, and to FULL Handling in 30 minutes. I recommend AT LEAST 2 COATS, and NOT Touching it for 12 hours to avoid Finger Prints being embedded.
Your hands may get tired when rotating, but it needs to be done. After 30 minutes, carefully remove the Drill Bit, and insert a piece of wire through the hole on the Cartomizer. You can now let it hang on something to dry - for 12 hours!
When it's DRY, the Door WILL be Difficult to move. Run a Hair Dryer over it to Heat it up. A Very Warm (almost Hot) Door will slide more easily from the body than if it's Cold. Slide the Door Up HALF WAY and stop. Stick your finger underneath to remove the Blue Tape. The Door should now slide all the way Off. If you notice Dried Clear Coat on the Edges, just take a Razor Blade and Carefully Trim it Off.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Removing the Clear Coat
I searched the internet for days, and called Automotive stores, LOWES, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and everyone else I could think of. Everyone told me the CHEMICALS WOULD REMOVE the Base Paint UNDERNEATH the Clear Coat. I Did Not want that to happen. Chemicals were to risky, so I AVOIDED them.
You have to PECK on the Clear Coat using a SMOOTH, HARD object. This will CRACK the Enamel and cause it to PEEL Off.
NOTE: I had already applied 4-5 coats of Clear Coat on my Copper Vein. The MORE Clear Coats you add... the BETTER it will Crack and Peel Off. More Coats also adds BETTER Protection.
In the video, I'm totally surprised at how great the CV paint looks AFTER 8 months of use. I've had lots of stuff on my hands at times (salt from skin, sweat, oil, e-liquid, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, grease from food, and just about anything else you can think of (except that). Rustoleum Clear Coat really protected the paint!
Final NOTE: Once you get all the Clear Coat Off, be sure to run your fingers over the entire surface. It should be very smooth. You don't want any tiny particles of clear coat remaining. Wash it under Hot water using dish detergent. At this point, you can add New Clear Coating, or Reassemble it and Vape!
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