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Post by josephdif on Apr 29, 2020 23:52:07 GMT
Which would be the easier way to re-lacquer a Saya by brush or with spray paint?
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Post by Ichiban on May 7, 2020 7:30:59 GMT
Spray paint! But of course, it all depends on the result you want. I've used quality car spray paint as they are durable and easy to work with. Matte down the old laquer, put on a couple of thin layers of primer and let dry, then two paint layers and two top gloss layers. Sand between layers if needed.
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Post by josephdif on May 7, 2020 13:32:42 GMT
Thanks, I plan on adding some snakeskin on the Saya for a little character and didn’t want to botch it on an idea of what I’m doing.
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AdamNovath
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Post by AdamNovath on Feb 28, 2022 10:05:43 GMT
I second the spray paint. Brush on is doable but hard not to get brush strokes when applying the paint with a brush so you end up having to sand or steel wool it out. Spray paint is much easier.
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steveboy
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Post by steveboy on Feb 28, 2022 16:17:06 GMT
I'm big on using an airbrush, if you have one or access to one. No brush strokes, great even coats, and none of the weird chemical incompatibilities that often plague rattle-can painting.
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