Reo Paint Jobs

[SoftSell]

Reo #2 is imminent, and I was thinking of adding my own touch to it with a slight paint job. Nothing major, just a few accents. Has anyone done any Reo painting? The one in the mail is a powder coat finish, so I guess my question would be which type of paints have you used on these gems? And if a clear coat was applied after?
Thanks!

 

[ed101z]

Don't know anything about the painting.

My Reo is a Copper Vein, and is well known to change to a darker color because of handling it. (sweaty palms, juice on hands, salt and etc)

...here is a thread to get you started. I used Rustoleum Clear Enamel, and it worked great.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/571736-copper-lp-getting-dark-3.html

BUT HOWEVER, since I have a Brass Reomizer and Brass Button cover, ...it's now evident I'm going to have to get the EverClear (Protectaclear) to officially seal it from tarnishing. I could've just ordered it ($19.95) and used it on my Reo as well.

After a week of use, the Rustoleum is working really good.

 

[C_Webb]

I am an art student and I have been thinking of doing a piece on my black anodized Reo and getting it clear coated!

Not sure what type of paint would be best, some high quality craft of metal paint is what I think id use then spray a few coats of clear!

Custom painted Reo would be a beaut!

 

[caveat]

If you're down to bare metal, you can use alcohol ink then cover with a clear coat.

I haven't personally done it, but I know people are using clear engine enamel to clear coat atomizers that they have applied a patina to. That will stand up to the high heat and should have you polishing less. Just make sure not to get any on the inside and that it's all the way dried before use. YMMV.

 

[ed101z]

You guys should seriously think about getting Protectaclear to coat your customized paint jobs.

I've got no choice but to get it. I'm not polishing my Brass Reomizer and Brass Button every week of my life. Just got to much to do.

 

[vlodato]

I was thinking more along the lines of Hydro dipping possibly. Wouldn't do it to my vein but maybe my next order could be a fully disassembled raw metal reo. If ever such a thing was allowed of course

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[pennysmalls]

I just received 3 blem doors from Rob today that I ordered specifically for this purpose. I'm getting excited about doing this, I think it's gonna be fun. I'm not super artsy-crafty but there are so many cool idea's floating around out there and they don't seem very hard at all. I'll post pics to this thread when I've got one done.

 

[pennysmalls]

Here is the polished aluminum door with some alcohol ink. It's not dry yet but I'm liking it already!

 

[caveat]

Very nice!

 

[pennysmalls]

Thanks caveat!

 

[mommabird62]

Here is the polished aluminum door with some alcohol ink. It's not dry yet but I'm liking it already!

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Beautiful Penny!!!!makes me want to get some spare doors and try this. Is the alcohol ink something I can find at big box craft stores? Any pointers on technique?

 

[pennysmalls]

Thanks mommabird! Yes, I bought the ink this morning at Michaels. The brand they carry is called Tim Holtz Adirondack and the inks come in several different colors. They are a little on the pricey side, $9.99 for a pack of three colors and the bottles are only .5 ounces but a little goes a long way. they had about 5 different 3 packs in different colors, they even had some metallic colors. As far as technique goes this was my first time and all I did was drip the different colors onto the door and tipped the door from side to side so the different colors ran together.

 

[caveat]

Thanks mommabird! Yes, I bought the ink this morning at Michaels. The brand they carry is called Tim Holtz Adirondack and the inks come in several different colors. They are a little on the pricey side, $9.99 for a pack of three colors and the bottles are only .5 ounces but a little goes a long way. they had about 5 different 3 packs in different colors, they even had some metallic colors. As far as technique goes this was my first time and all I did was drip the different colors onto the door and tipped the door from side to side so the different colors ran together.

You can also make your own with alcohol and a Sharpie!

 

[pennysmalls]

I read about that caveat. It's so cool and the color choices would then be huge!

 

[mommabird62]

You can also make your own with alcohol and a Sharpie!

Ooo...even better. I guess you just hack up a sharpie and soak in alcohol? Sounds fun

 

[caveat]

Ooo...even better. I guess you just hack up a sharpie and soak in alcohol? Sounds fun

More or less, yep! There's a Youtube video of someone doing it around somewhere out there.


You can also use things like felt stamp pads and saran wrap or whatever your imagination can come up with to add textures to your colors.

 

[Rickajho]

Don't forget to check in here for ideas, techniques, materials and where to source them: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...show-us-your-girly-pretty-decorated-pink.html

That ain't just about "girly, pretty, pink" either. Some of those people in that thread are deadly serious about cosmetic modding. (Almost deadly - don't mess with 'em.)

 

[mommabird62]

May have to pick me up an extra door and see what I can come up with I have a metallic blue Grand and she's gorgeous, but the occasional switcharoo would be fun

 

[AngiBe]

Here is the polished aluminum door with some alcohol ink. It's not dry yet but I'm liking it already!

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I'm in love with this look

I collect Raku pottery and this reminds me of it. Beautiful job!

 

[pennysmalls]

Thank you Angie. I'm really happy with how it turned out.