The Official SteelBook Custom Glossing thread!

[howiesteed]

Here us a slight guide to the way I glossed mine ok here's what I used

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A gravity fed spray gun

Then I used some accelerator and clear coat which I use when I spray cars also added is a slight but if thinners I think it's 2 to 1

The steels are wiped over with cleaners I get rid of grime and oil that fingers can lea e and any oils

Then I spray it in a booth which is heated and has ventilation AND IS HEATED KNOWN AS AN OVEN
Basically it what I use to spray car bits

Then spray and leave them to harden at least a day and this will be hard enough to polish to

OH I FORGOTTO ADD A PICTURE OF THE HARDENER AND THE FACT I GET ALL KITTED UP LIKE WALTER WHITE FROM BREAKING BAD ....

WELL A BREATHING MASK AND OVERALLS AS THIS STUFF ISNT GOOD FOR BREATHING IN A CONFINED SPACE

Edited for trading

and can do sparkly too

 

[bd251]

Daredevil UK with custom spot gloss on title and comic strip.

This is a damaged steel I got from wjasoncul on the blu forums to experiment with. That's why only "DAR" OF "DAREDEVIL" is glossed, I wanted multiple attempts at glossing the embossed part of a steel. This Steelbook was done with the Duplicolor lacquer. I think the results are better than the rustolium stuff I used before. I can get better coverage with a thinner coat. More pics:

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[howiesteed]

Git any closer is on the Dar bit can see it on the comic strip . Are you spraying too? How you masking it off.

 

[ocielz]

Is that Tape residue underneath the A?

 

[mlmaier84]

It's been awhile since I've posted here as I haven't had much free time lately with hosting a few GB's and just life in general. However, today I pulled out the old crackle kit and got to work.

The first steelbook I worked on today was one of the top three I wanted to do when I first started exploring the whole crackle thing.

VICTIM #1: PAN'S LABYRINTH (DE - GERMANY'S 1ST BLU-RAY STEELBOOK EVER):

Before Pics:

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After Pics:

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The Second steelbook I decided to use I picked for the same reasons I picked Pan's. Steelbooks that tend to look the best crackled (in my opinion) are ones that are very bright and vibrant in color and have a bit of a metallic look to them.

VICTIM #2: THE LAST AIRBENDER (DE):

Before Pics:

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After Pics:

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Here's a little preview of the next one I'm working on. This one was also one of my top 3 that I wanted to do. However, this one will not be entirely crackled (as you'll see in the picture)...

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I've decided that with this one, I'd tape off the arc and put a really thick layer of gloss on it. After that dries, I'll be crackling the rest of the cover. Haven't decided whether I'll crackle or gloss the back cover...Any thoughts???

 

[lolwut]

You should gloss!

 

[mlmaier84]

You should gloss!

That's what I was thinking. I was also considering glossing just iron man and crackling the background. Would REALLY make iron man stand out. But I may just gloss the entire back cover seeing as taping him off (correctly) would be VERY tedious and VERY time consuming. I'll post pictures when I'm done. Hoping to finish it today...

 

[AgentMcQueen]

I really wanna get into this. I'd probably kit myself out like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9CuTBDJUc

 

[howiesteed]

that sounds about right

 

[AgentMcQueen]

Is there a certain polish you use to get that mirror effect?

 

[howiesteed]

No its flatted down with 1500 and the buffed with cutting paste

 

[bd251]

Git any closer is on the Dar bit can see it on the comic strip . Are you spraying too? How you masking it off.

Is that Tape residue underneath the A?

Yeah, I'm using tape to mask it off. Hopefully I can finish it up this week if the weather cooperates. (Stupid Ohio weather. I wish I had a garage)

 

[howiesteed]

Are you using masking tape and how you applying it

 

[howiesteed]

custom flecking on steel needs more coats to smooth the flakes but was so impressed that i had to show , ( showed mrs but she was wtaching revenge )

 

[mlmaier84]

custom flecking on steel needs more coats to smooth the flakes but was so impressed that i had to show , ( showed mrs but she was wtaching revenge )

Hell of a Job, buddy! Was hoping you would fleck this one! Came out even BETTER than I had imagined! Love the title!!!

 

[howiesteed]

Hell of a Job, buddy! Was hoping you would fleck this one! Came out even BETTER than I had imagined! Love the title!!!

Cheers still bit rough as the lacquer has less thinners in it to accommodate the flake . But will still need a couple mor coats and then I'll get my ricster hat on and take some better pics . But I wasn't gonna show add nothing but I thought it looked cool and as you know camera s don't usually do it justice . And with neils slip this could possibly be my new favourite steel

 

[mlmaier84]

Cheers still bit rough as the lacquer has less thinners in it to accommodate the flake . But will still need a couple mor coats and then I'll get my ricster hat on and take some better pics . But I wasn't gonna show add nothing but I thought it looked cool and as you know camera s don't usually do it justice . And with neils slip this could possibly be my new favourite steel

I missed out on Mermaid and would be honored to own one of these. Neil is working on the slips for my buddy and mine's crackled exclusive. If you're interested, maybe a trade would be in order? Either way, would LOVE to own one of these!!!

 

[zesty]

Colours a little off but BOOM!

 

[Anth0ny80]

You're going to seel it ?

 

[bd251]

Here's what you've been waiting for: How to spot gloss a Steelbook.

I will be continuing with the same Steelbook from my previous post with part of the title already glossed.

Supplies: Large paper bag, Sharpie marker, X-Acto knife, old no longer needed plastic card, cutting board, clear packing tape, matte Steelbook, gloss spray.

This is the gloss spray I used.

Step 1 (optional):

Remove the panel of the Steelbook by inserting the card between the metal and plastic.

Pop the steel off and you will have a single panel like this.

Step 2:

Tape over the area that you want to gloss. In my case I decided to gloss Daredevil as well as the title, so I taped the entire Steelbook. Don't tape over the edges so the tape is easier to remove.

Step 3:

Trace the area you want to gloss using the Sharpie marker.

Step 4:

Transfer the tape to the cutting board and cut out the traced area with the X-Acto knife.

Step 5:

Transfer the tape, excluding the cutout, back to the Steelbook. You can do this as a single piece or cut it into smaller sections.

Step 6:

Spray the gloss according to the product directions. I sprayed 2 thin coats.

Step 7:

After drying according to product directions, remove the tape

Added another coat of gloss to the comic strip on the back.

I should probably gloss the spine too.

Next project: refinish the table

 

[MrFurious]

I have had the Glossy bug, just a few that annoyed me that should of been glossed...