Designs Painted on Batts... check it out***

[Manic]

Got really tired of my plain looking batteries so I painted a few.
(red phoenix, blue scorpion, silver eagle, white scorpion)
What do you guys think??? Any suggestions?
I remember seeing some company selling a 510 scorpion but I don't think it had an actual scorpion on it.. This is a scorpion LOL

*cant find the buttons or the ash caps..LOL. I put them in a baggie but cant remember where I put them 8-o

 

[Kuya Dave]

very nice...
I so need to get into airbrushing To do a little playing around.

 

[Manic]

Thanks.
You should, its fun. I liked it so much that I made a career out of it. LOL

 

[Kuya Dave]

ya currently Looking into Starter kit. to attach To a regulated compressor.
Even if I don't do Good at it I could make a template and Airbrush the design LOL.

 

[Manic]

if your looking for a cheap spray gun so you can practice with you can always pick one up at home depot or any hardware store, I buy my primer guns from them $10-15, not bad if your trying to mess around and see if you like it..

 

[Kuya Dave]

Ya I was looking into more detail hopefully.
Tips Gun Bottle.
Practice shading Thin Lines Names Etc.
Also something good for coating. & wonders if I could spray Stains hehe. Cheap gun most likey for stains.

 

[Manic]

paasche and badger both have great detail guns. I've owned both but stuck with the paasche. check this one, its a starter set and its only $10

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paasche-EZ-Star...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3efdf7a495

the paasche i own was a lot more but if your looking for a great price on a starter set, you cant really beat that.. if you cant find one you like, i can probably find one in the garage that i dont use anymore. i should have a few..LOL

 

[Kuya Dave]

That is actually a good unit?
I have always been lookng in the 50-110 ranges Cause the rest I look at and feel they probably cheasy & Can't do much. & of course I look for hoses in kits also.
I might just have to pick up 1 of these that are like that.

Thank you for your tip on that.
You saved me about 100more hours of researching LOL

 

[Manic]

LOL no problem, glad I can help.. Good luck

 

[Debbie]

Those look really nice. Good job!

Debbie

 

[Manic]

Thanks.....

 

[leannebug]

Nice
I've been batting the idea around, just to "spruce" up my batteries too. What kind of paint did you use? Did you seal it with anything? How is it holding up?

 

[Manic]

Nice
I've been batting the idea around, just to "spruce" up my batteries too. What kind of paint did you use? Did you seal it with anything? How is it holding up?

I used PPG automotive paint, then I cleared them. basically the same thing as painting a car (sand,prime,paint,clear) as for how are they holding up, they are great, just like new, no chips, no fading, no nothing. I have one that I painted 3-4 months ago and still looks great, chameleon paint job LOL looks awesome

 

[leannebug]

awesome! good to hear it. Car paint may be the one kind I don't have, except the little 'touch-up' bottles. where do you get yours? an auto/hardware store? or is there anywhere cheaper?

 

[Manic]

i own a mobile bodyshop so I get it for my business from suppliers... I can help you out if u want. Send me a battery and tell me what you want ill do it for you or I can send you some paint, just tell me what ur looking for.

 

[leannebug]

Oh that's very nice of you! But I've got so many batts and crap, (plus converted my dining room into an art room) so I'd prolly do them all! You should think about selling these, or the service. You'd have to register as a supplier, but I don't think there is anyone doing it... plus not everyone has an 'art room' or their very own body shop!

I'll have to poke around town see if I see any paint. I thought about trying acrylic and then sealing. Did it on some rocks, but I don't think it would hold up long term. I don't handle my rocks on a regular basis... more like pets

 

[Manic]

not a bad idea, didn't really think about selling them. Didn't really think people would be to interested, i did get a few responses from people for some custom batts.. as for the acrylic, as long as you properly sand the battery, prep it right and use a good sealer you shouldn't have to much of a problem. the sealer is what gets the abuse. I was worried about the liquids messing with my clear but have not had any problems and doesn't look like there will be... I will have to look into the registering as a supplier thing... THANKS.. if you need any help with any of your batts let me know, I'd love to help

 

[leannebug]

thanks I appreciate it!

Surely, I think there would be a market. There are So many peeps always trying to alter and change their PV's. Plus think of all the people that can't, or don't have the equipment readily available. I'd do it in a heartbeat if I didn't already have most of the stuff (and time.. time is a big factor these days) Check into it. I know there was also a guy on the Suppliers board that had a local store he was trying to stock with stuff. Someone like that might carry some that were pre-made. I think it was this section.

Good luck

 

[Manic]

thanks for the info. will def be looking into all of this..

 

[leannebug]

no prob I think the moderator Elendil (something like that) is the one you would talk to about becoming a supplier.

Best of luck, and keep me updated!

BTW.. I was in walmart today, getting a few groceries, and was SOO tempted to go wonder the auto aisle, but was feeling ick today, and trying not too take too long. Next time I'm kidless and feeling better, I'll try and find some paint!