DIY Grand Door Ideas?

[HecticEnergy]

Hi

I ordered a blem door to play with. I wasn't a big fan of my red door when I got it, was thinking it was more of a flat red, but it's sparkly. I'm good with it now, but figured I'd get a cheap door to play with.
Anyone have any tips on painting the door?
Specific paints to use? Clear coat to use?
Sand off all paint or just rough it up so the new coat holds?
Any tips for cool designs? I've got a drill and a dremel if anyone has any ideas that requires those kinds of tools.

I've got a black wrinkle grand, thinking about maybe doing a white base coat, then doing a the outline of a tribal dragon on it and doing a black coat on top, so just the outline of the dragon shows... That's one thought anyway. The silver vain doors look awesome in the pictures, but I have no idea how to do that myself

Anyway, I'm just looking for tips or ideas anyone has. Thanks in advance!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[Rickajho]

There is a supplier on ECF who is doing patina doors - but they are pricey and I have no idea what technique he is using.

 

[Cliven]

I've played around with a few doors. One thing, I regret using the drill and Dremel on one. It turned out okay but such a pain. As far as paint, there are 'vein' paints at Lowes and Home Depot if you have something like that around. I have also been known to paint one, strip it, re paint, so on and so on.....lol
Go for it and have fun. Like you say, get a couple blemish doors and play. Can't wait to see what you come up with. The dragon sound cool.

 

[HecticEnergy]

I've played around with a few doors. One thing, I regret using the drill and Dremel on one. It turned out okay but such a pain. As far as paint, there are 'vein' paints at Lowes and Home Depot if you have something like that around. I have also been known to paint one, strip it, re paint, so on and so on.....lol
Go for it and have fun. Like you say, get a couple blemish doors and play. Can't wait to see what you come up with. The dragon sound cool.

Oohhh... I just got another idea...
Green racing stripes..
Like this but green stripes with black door.. Would be super easy to do!

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[Cliven]

I've played around with a few doors. One thing, I regret using the drill and Dremel on one. It turned out okay but such a pain. As far as paint, there are 'vein' paints at Lowes and Home Depot if you have something like that around. I have also been known to paint one, strip it, re paint, so on and so on.....lol
Go for it and have fun. Like you say, get a couple blemish doors and play. Can't wait to see what you come up with. The dragon sound cool.

Correction.......maybe. It seems I remember Hammertone and wrinkle paints but maybe not so much vein. This is one I was playing with. Ended up stripping it down again afterwards.

 

[Cliven]

Oohhh... I just got another idea...
Green racing stripes..
Like this but green stripes with black door.. Would be super easy to do

That would be cool. Personally, I would worry about there not being enough contrast between the green and black but then again..... Do a metallic green REO with white stripes to match the guitar.

 

[HecticEnergy]

That would be cool. Personally, I would worry about there not being enough contrast between the green and black but then again..... Do a metallic green REO with white stripes to match the guitar.

Not my guitar, google images I like subtle


Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

 

[unsure]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-spa-gallery-info-chit-chat.html#post14554011

 

[Walter Ego]

Dreadys AFC, door by me.

Green door by me.

 

[Cliven]

Beautiful! That copper/circuit board REO sure is interesting.

 

[HecticEnergy]

So is that Reo with the circuit board considered regulated? LOL


Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

 

[Walter Ego]

So is that Reo with the circuit board considered regulated? LOL


Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

Yup Variable Resistance

 

[glasseye]

Here's one thread- http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/582958-customized-reo-doors-please-post-photos.html
So much fun.

 

[HecticEnergy]

Here's one thread- http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/582958-customized-reo-doors-please-post-photos.html
So much fun.

Thanks!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[ckquatt]

I want a circuit board door so bad!! I've pulled apart 2 broken laptops, a dead playstation 3 an an old multiplexer to find just the right piece of board and cant find the perfect one... the hunt continues...

Sent from my Atari 2600 using Tapatalk

 

[EagleTa2]

With a black wrinkle grand... I think a mirror polished alum door would look sweet.. Then I would take it to have my name engraved in some fancy script. Deep though, so you could see it.

That would be on my bucket list. Alcohol inks look pretty cool also.

thanks
Geo

 

[Rat2chat2]

Maybe go to Hobby Lobby or a craft store. You would be surprised at how many ideas you can find just walking around. Someone there would direct you and help with paints that are good on metal work. Did you see the beautiful force patina doors done on the brass doors? Just gorgeous. Here it is if you did not see it. You may bet some ideas about clear coatings and stuff there.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/598532-tried-my-hand-forced-patina.html

Good luck to you and look forward to see what you do. (btw I like the one you redid)

 

[ENAUD]

Here's one thread- http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/582958-customized-reo-doors-please-post-photos.html
So much fun.

That is a great thread you linked!