Custom grip on my glv

[MrPuff]

So I wanted a black body and polished caps but didn't want to paint my polished glv. It looks too nice to sand so I started thinking. After trying a few thing I ended up having a "Eurika!!!" moment. So I headed down to lowes and picked up some black plasti grip. It is a rubber dip used for putting handles on tools so I think it should be durable and it gives the grip a tad of cushion while making it very non slip. Also if I dont like it I can cut the rubber off and am left with my original finish. I present to you my personalized glv with rubber body.

 

[crashtestjeep]

Looks GREAT! Awesome idea!

 

[SmilingSlasher]

That is sweet!!! I might need to look into that. I broke mine and that caps I am being sent are not going to match the body. Thanks for posting this!!!1

420

 

[Sir_Lawrence]

That Looks Great! I used that same stuff on a mod that I'm finishing as we speak. I'm going to have to post some more pics of the Home made mods I'm creating.

 

[Thyestean]

Looks good

 

[jaybird]

Good one. Has anyone else done anything cool to their GLV?...I should start a thread.

 

[jestif]

Very good idea.

 

[SKYYcamel]

So what did you put over the threads to keep the rubber off of them?

 

[MrPuff]

Well since I have had a few questions and pms I figured I would just give a full description of how I did it.

I used liquid plasti dip, so you have to actually dip it. I used clay to plug one end then used my finger to dip the bodys tube into the plasti dip slowly until I just started covering the start of the top threads then pulled it out slowly. I placed the tube on a box clay side down and put a screwdriver through the body from top to bottom, piercing the box and holding the body vertical. After about 4 hours it dries and I used a knife to cut the extra plastic off the threads, leaving just a tiny bit on the thread area so the body looks smooth where it transitions and to give it a good sealing grip. Hope this helps!

 

[MrPuff]

Ok so an update...

I have had the glv in my pocket for almost a week with its new coating and I will say this stuff is really tough. My battery cap shows some wear and tear but not the rubber. I had it with my keys and carried it with me while working and it took the abuse. My job is not forgiving so it was abused. I will try to show pics later but honestly they will likely look just like the original ones I posted lol.

 

[jaybird]

Mothers metal polish and a soft rag will buff out some of the scratches and clean the metal.