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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2022 3:15:20 GMT
Has anyone ever painted their armour? Would there be a risk for the armour to rust underneath it due to the wetness of the paint? What sort of paint would I use if I wanted to paint my armour?
I been wondering because supposedly it wasn't uncommon to paint armour and if it protects the steel from humidity, that sounds appealing to me, even if the finish isn't that durable.
Could a person layer lacquer over top the paint and achieve a much more durable coating?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2022 4:34:07 GMT
Oh nice that's pretty wicked. Yea you make a good point, but I always assumed it was baked on for some reason
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Post by durinnmcfurren on Jun 23, 2022 5:17:38 GMT
Oh nice that's pretty wicked. Yea you make a good point, but I always assumed it was baked on for some reason I've never heard of them baking it on. Probably just regular paint?
I'm really surprised that the paint on that 1500 AD sallet survived so well!
Something I've been thinking about is how old the idea of painting armor went.
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Post by Scott on Jun 23, 2022 6:52:06 GMT
You could try powder coating for a more durable finish I guess.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 23, 2022 13:10:30 GMT
Nah, painting armor is easy.
Remove rust
scuff up the surface
clean the surface and degrease
Use a spray primer that works on your steel.
Paint away.
Lots and lots of folks in the SCA and other LARP groups paint steel
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jun 23, 2022 14:06:11 GMT
If you want to paint your armor, then there are really only two ways to do it. The first is by using historically accurate paints according to the time and culture you are trying to emulate, the other is to use a modern coating.
Modern coatings come in a wide variety of formulations. Since armor is basically nothing more than steel, and it's intended to be hit often, I would go with a powder coat or one of the industrial epoxy finishes that are highly resistant to chipping. I've seen some finishes on railroad equipment that I would bet a month's paycheck that the paint was stronger than the steel itself. Probably best to speak to an industrial coating specialist as there are so many finishes on the market today that you can go cross-eyed trying to sort through them all.
Sounds like an interesting project. I would love to see updates as you move forward with the paining!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2022 14:46:41 GMT
Thanks for the tips guys, I might go with powder coated if it's easy enough to do. I appreciate the advice, exactly what I was looking for
Maybe if I get the time and energy I'll even coat it in epoxy. It's been me favourite thing to coat everything sword related in lately lol. I dig the plastic like finish
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2022 0:32:47 GMT
So basicslly, the only way rust will develop under paint is if there was moisture under it right? Is this true about epoxy, or does epoxy have substances that are acidic or something that will cause corrosion to the steel?
Or is epoxy a whole other can of worms to get into
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Post by eastman on Jun 25, 2022 2:21:33 GMT
as long as the surface is clean and dry, you don't have to worry about rust forming under epoxy
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2022 2:42:40 GMT
as long as the surface is clean and dry, you don't have to worry about rust forming under eopxy Nice, thanks for the information. I'm assuming the same is true for paint. Good, I think I will eventually paint my Armour. I am also conaidering redoing the straps and coating it in canvas and epoxy if I feel ambitious enough. Like a poor man's fiberglass. If I dye it and put a pattern on it ahead of time it might look cool |
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Post by blackprince on Jun 29, 2022 0:14:03 GMT
Rustoleum brand spray paint sticks to steel well and its a quick and easy application. The paint eventually flakes off, and scratches easily, but it is easy to reapply.
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Post by eastman on Jun 29, 2022 1:37:44 GMT
you could also start with a layer of spray-on auto primer. I've used a lot of Duplicolor Sandable White primer for metal and resin.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jun 29, 2022 2:00:54 GMT
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Post by exeter on Jun 29, 2022 2:26:49 GMT
So basicslly, the only way rust will develop under paint is if there was moisture under it right? Is this true about epoxy, or does epoxy have substances that are acidic or something that will cause corrosion to the steel? Or is epoxy a whole other can of worms to get into Epoxies are very good for corrosion resistance. They were the preferred vehicle for industrial primers for decades. Their biggest weakness is that the best corrosion resistant epoxy resins are vulnerable to sunlight, so they will degrade if left outdoors for an extended period of time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2022 17:43:44 GMT
I didn't know that existed, but I've covered a paints shield in epoxy to make the paint more durable before. Was an ugly job but it worked well enough. Thanks for the product recommendation |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2022 17:44:17 GMT
So basicslly, the only way rust will develop under paint is if there was moisture under it right? Is this true about epoxy, or does epoxy have substances that are acidic or something that will cause corrosion to the steel? Or is epoxy a whole other can of worms to get into Epoxies are very good for corrosion resistance. They were the preferred vehicle for industrial primers for decades. Their biggest weakness is that the best corrosion resistant epoxy resins are vulnerable to sunlight, so they will degrade if left outdoors for an extended period of time. Perfect, as long as I'm not in the direct sunlight I should be fine |
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jun 30, 2022 17:50:22 GMT
It will take years of direct sunlight to fade epoxy paint. You can also add UV stabilizers to the paint mix to help out. You won't have a problem unless you store your helmet on the roof.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2022 18:29:09 GMT
It will take years of direct sunlight to fade epoxy paint. You can also add UV stabilizers to the paint mix to help out. You won't have a problem unless you store your helmet on the roof. Yea good point lmao, I hadn't even thought of that. Thanks for the advice tho, I'll be looking into that exact paint type |
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