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

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and can do sparkly too

 

[mlmaier84]

Toy Story and Batman Looks amazing!!! Star Trak looks good with that added gloss.

AGREED! He's inspired me to pick up a copy of Toy Story. Nice job, buddy!

 

[Xavier]

Looks like Thursday or Sat Ill be able to finally give this a try

I have some damaged xbox and 360 steels I can "TEST" first but I have a few steels in mind that I dont believe anyone has attempted that I will try after. Hopefully it goes well I have read almost EVERY single post in this thread!

AGREED! He's inspired me to pick up a copy of Toy Story. Nice job, buddy!

I plan as well when/ if the price drops !

 

[MK50]

Unfortunately I am not an expert at fixing mate. So better to wait for some nice piece of advice for howie.

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Star Trek Into Darkness - ES - UK - Before

Star Trek Into Darkness - ES - UK - After - Botched job in parts but not too concerned (double coat). Check out the colors and the details on the back.

Toy Story 1 - Zavvi UK - After pics only (single coat)

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Hansel & Gretel Amazon.de - Before

Hansel & Gretel Amazon.de - After

TDK/BB - DE - Before

TDK/BB - DE - After

WOW!!! Especially ST and Toy Story look great

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Todays effort Iron Man 3 DE Front and Sherlock Holmes Back (hadn't enough spray). I still got a few dots on the steels but don't how to avoid this, i only use the cleaner with wipes (no dots) and then i spray them and then i got some spots

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Iron Man 3 DE

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Sherlock Holmes Game of Shadows (only Back since i ran out of spray):

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Think IM3 turned out really good! The Title looks great now... that red

 

[D4vem88]

Glossed my Fifth Element today, it's had an hour drying, brought it indoors now to finish drying and stop smelling, probably be two days to stop the smell. Looks much more vibrant though.

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[Gamesgaryjp]

That star trek looks spectacular!

Good idea i have some old crap 360 steels i could practice on first when i go to try.

 

[howiesteed]

been a bit busy but managed to sort these out to add to my glossed collection

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[lolwut]

Glossed my Fifth Element today, it's had an hour drying, brought it indoors now to finish drying and stop smelling, probably be two days to stop the smell. Looks much more vibrant though.

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Did you have any problems with orange peel or paint build-up?

 

[D4vem88]

Did you have any problems with orange peel or paint build-up?

Don't think so, looks the same as usual, just glossy now.

 

[lolwut]

Don't think so, looks the same as usual, just glossy now.

Would you mind describing what you did or possibly making a video for those of us who are struggling?

 

[D4vem88]

Would you mind describing what you did or possibly making a video for those of us who are struggling?

How the steel is laid out (open, on the cardboard) is how I took it outside, and took my can of spray gloss that I bought from Amazon and sprayed it evenly (along with the sides and top/bottom).
Before spraying I wiped the steel with a dry sheet of kitchen towel.

 

[lolwut]

How the steel is laid out (open, on the cardboard) is how I took it outside, and took my can of spray gloss that I bought from Amazon and sprayed it evenly (along with the sides and top/bottom).
Before spraying I wiped the steel with a dry sheet of kitchen towel.

Thanks. I don't know what it is that I'm doing different. Maybe it's the spray gloss I'm using.

 

[D4vem88]

Thanks. I don't know what it is that I'm doing different. Maybe it's the spray gloss I'm using.

Not sure to be honest. Which spray gloss are you using? I haven't had any problems so far, other than my first attempt where I didn't spray evenly.

 

[lolwut]

Not sure to be honest. Which spray gloss are you using? I haven't had any problems so far, other than my first attempt where I didn't spray evenly.

Krylon Colormaster Crystal Clear Gloss Spray Enamel, 11oz

I have a vid to upload to you tube showing how to sort out scratches

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Do you still have the video?

 

[D4vem88]

This is the one I use. Don't know if there's anything too different though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001W03PRM/?tag=hidefnin-21

 

[lgans316]

I use the same as D4vem88. Don't see any orange/peel but there have been some complaints in the amazon review section about the same when applied on white surfaces. So I am not going to try these on white Steels as a precaution.

Glossed Predator 3D (MM) and Toy Story 3 (Zavvi). Both have come out quite well. Almost perfect in my books. Will upload some pics tonight.

I really don't know why Scanovo / Studio won't do this as it shouldn't cost a lot to gloss.

 

[Geek Tragedy]

I use the same as D4vem88. Don't see any orange/peel but there have been some complaints in the amazon review section about the same when applied on white surfaces. So I am not going to try these on white Steels as a precaution.

Glossed Predator 3D (MM) and Toy Story 3 (Zavvi). Both have come out quite well. Almost perfect in my books. Will upload some pics tonight.

I really don't know why Scanovo / Studio won't do this as it shouldn't cost a lot to gloss.

Extra steps = Extra time = time is money = less profits = matte steelbooks for you.

 

[lgans316]

I agree in parts but I am sure there is some gloss machine somewhere in the production line. Shouldn't take more than few seconds for a Steelbook.

 

[D4vem88]

Maybe the gloss guy is on long leave?


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[Tchinkwe]

Nobody tried to gloss the Life of Pi steelbook ?

I'm sure it can be amazing !

 

[howiesteed]

Nobody tried to gloss the Life of Pi steelbook ?

I'm sure it can be amazing !

Trying to get it and add something else to it