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

 

[howiesteed]

finally elanor is done well there is one spot I need to work on

 

[lolwut]

Elanor?

 

[howiesteed]

Gone in 60 seconds the one he couldn't steal this was my third attempt first one went through painting sanding second I dropped it lol

 

[lgans316]

Awesome job fellas.

After experimenting, I can confidently say that Halfords Clear Gloss Lacquer is way better than the Rustoleum. Period.

Sunshine and Britain don't go hand in hand I am afraid.


Pacific Rim Futureshop - Custom Glossed

Note: I have to admit that the finish is amongst the worst but after glossing it looks better (at least marginally) than the Amazon JP Steelbook. I am sure the Amazon JP Steelbook will look even better after glossing.

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[howiesteed]

So your saying lacquer is better which I've been saying throughout ha ha

 

[stephen3001]

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finally elanor is done well there is one spot I need to work on

We'll done Mark, you really went above and beyond for me on this one You're determination to crack this one certainly paid off, that cover looks flawless.

I can't wait to see this and the awesome Fleck TLM in hand soon

 

[lgans316]

So your saying lacquer is better which I've been saying throughout ha ha

Sometimes we all learn the lesson the hard way.

 

[howiesteed]

Sometimes we all learn the lesson the hard way.

ha ha if you have proper lacquer you can now sand down and buff too

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We'll done Mark, you really went above and beyond for me on this one You're determination to crack this one certainly paid off, that cover looks flawless.

I can't wait to see this and the awesome Fleck TLM in hand soon

well its not flawless i can still see places it needs to be better but thats me and youll just have to wait on TLM lol the convener belt only moves as fast as zavvi sends them out lol

 

[lgans316]

Tonight you will see some great glossing pics. Some of them look absolutely stunning after glossing. Stay tuned.

 

[howiesteed]

 

[urotsu]

We had the low gloss finish, high gloss finish and now... howiesteed you established a new concept of glossing... mirror gloss!
You can take a steelbook to brush your hair, clean your teeth...

Amazing job amigo!

 

[howiesteed]

Yeah just don't read it as it reads like a porno


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[howiesteed]

If people were ever wondering what the difference in some pictures are here is a metal steel that has a metallic finish which I reckon is the least forgiving . By that I mean there is a difference but not as much as the base matte colours you can tell the depth in colour between the two . But the beauty is when it's in hand it feels better . Well I think so whether others agree I'm not sure but here's a side side comparison

 

[lgans316]

Thor Zavvi - Looks absolutely stunning after glossing.

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2012 HMV UK Steelbook - Custom Glossed

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No Country For Old Men (Canada) - Custom Glossed

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Hangover - USA - Custom Glossed with Custom Inside Artwork

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[howiesteed]

Looking good is that the new stuff from halfords?

 

[lgans316]

Yes, the Clear Gloss Lacquer from Halfords which I should have used from Day one.

It results in a super smooth finish. Smell goes away in 12~18 hours. Also can be applied on top of the Rustoleum coating to smoothen the finish and can be applied on white surfaces as well.

 

[howiesteed]

Yes, the Clear Gloss Lacquer from Halfords which I should have used from Day one.

Well I hate being right all the time you can tell the difference and this stuff should have more play in it

 

[lolwut]

Great stuff guys, keep it up. Looks fantastic.

Ocielz, is that Dupli-Color stuff lacquer?

 

[goufcustom]

lgan do you consider doing the step-by-step for our ninjas ?

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Howie I suggest you get a better camera !!

 

[howiesteed]

Why what's up with my camera it's the best that I could steal