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

 

[ocielz]

Good job Mi Amigo!! Great results especially the back of Batman Forever.

 

[mlmaier84]

Looks good bud.

However, even custom glossing Batman Begins wouldn't save the poor finishing quality. Try flashing your camera on the Steelbook and see how it looks.

And now you see why I used it for practice

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Good job Mi Amigo!! Great results especially the back of Batman Forever.

THANKS BUDDY!!! Yeah, was looking through the collection to see which ones I wanted to try the new stuff on and remembered months ago when I bought Batman Forever, how I thought it was a shame that it wasn't glossy and how GREAT that back cover would've looked with some gloss. Looks REALLY NICE in hand. I think I'm going to get some rubbing compound today to take to all of the steels I've glossed so far. Some of them are going on display on my shelves. Considering doing ALL of the Batman steels, in which case the back of Forever will be displayed.

 

[Xavier]

A few bubbles

 

[ocielz]

Quick question: do you guys stop and spray on the steels or do you keep a non stop spray? I don't have any problems with air bubbles. I do one non stop spray top to bottom and bottom to top.

Another member Joins the Glossing Squad
Nice and shiny Xavier

 

[lgans316]

No matter what I do, I get the bubbles in couple of spots. Even if I keep the house OCD clean it someone pops in but ultimately I am not too concerned as I noticed that in factory glossed Steels as well.

 

[howiesteed]

Do you want the technical explanation lol

 

[lgans316]

Yes please sir.

 

[dvdjunkie]

Quick question: do you guys stop and spray on the steels or do you keep a non stop spray? I don't have any problems with air bubbles. I do one non stop spray top to bottom and bottom to top.

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Nice and shiny Xavier

I use one continuous spray from one side to the other then the same top to bottom.

I have other pictures to post but having difficulty accessing my outlook to access where I spemailed the,. Don't know why. I'll grab a USB cable to correct that.

 

[dvdjunkie]

Byzantium

I think you will love the results of this one

Before

After

I'm finding the best method is to spray from one end to another continuously then same up and down. Let it settle for 15 mins and then do another coat. I'm building up to some Disney steels now that are crying out for gloss.

 

[howiesteed]

Do you want the technical explanation lol

Right this is what I've been told so I'm a messenger

Any bubbles or things that look like popped bubbles is down to silicon in the air . This I have no idea where it comes from and causes like a little creator . I think it's either in the air or already on the surface .

Any specks of dust even flakes of skin will cause spots . The fleck that I use you cannot feel that in your fingers it's that smooth but after spraying oh boy it's rough . So any smallest amount of dust will cause limps
Any places where lacquer doesn't stuck and causes what looks like a pool is due to oil or grease which is found naturally in the skin .
Like I've said all of that is what I've been told when I've questioned it before . Don't let me start on fly droppings

 

[dvdjunkie]

Sorry about some of the pics. They aren't the best due to the lighting and I forgot to take some before pics as I got carried away. A 500ml can seemed to stretch to 7/8 steels. So works out about £1 a case.

Before

The colour has really popped with this one. I didn't like it before but I really do now.
After

I have to say though it's so tricky to catch the gloss effect using a camera lol

 

[ocielz]

Byzantium Looks Caliente Gatsby looks like the Gold came out more Vibrant. Remember Practice, practice And Practice some more

 

[dvdjunkie]

Yea the gloss really finished off the contrast in colours.

Any suggestion on any rough patches where the dust has settled? I used car lacquer not plastic gloss.

 

[Xavier]

Quick question: do you guys stop and spray on the steels or do you keep a non stop spray? I don't have any problems with air bubbles. I do one non stop spray top to bottom and bottom to top.

Another member Joins the Glossing Squad
Nice and shiny Xavier

Im doing a continuous spray.... But I think I may be on to something I noticed on another I did tonight.
I did two VERY light coats before a heavy... I thing I should have done a 3rd light coat (Which I will try tomorrow if I have time...) I have MANY less bubbles doing the lighter coats first... Also did 2 more coats on my WD steel and it got rid of a FEW bubbles... Its like a extra extra heavy heavy gloss steel maybe a good 7 coats ....

No matter what I do, I get the bubbles in couple of spots. Even if I keep the house OCD clean it someone pops in but ultimately I am not too concerned as I noticed that in factory glossed Steels as well.

Currently Im using my bathroom (warmest room in the house air vent closed )
also the spray is very strong for me so Ive started to do a few coats before work).... I did make sure to use a good rag this time that would not leave fibers behind .

 

[lolwut]

Wait air vent closed? So you're just breathing everything in?

 

[Xavier]

Wait air vent closed? So you're just breathing everything in?

I do have a mask that I wear but I open everything up after the paint dries. I have only had a faint smell on the steels when I got home .

 

[dvdjunkie]

Right I might have located a more reasonable clear lacquer spray. Will post feedback later. Fingers crossed.

 

[Xavier]

This is with 3 light coats (will still put down 1-2 more to gloss it more...
No bubbles on the front and only 2 on the back . Quite pleased

 

[mlmaier84]

I do have a mask that I wear but I open everything up after the paint dries. I have only had a faint smell on the steels when I got home .

Out of curiosity, why do you keep the air vent closed? I use my guest bathroom and ONLY because it has the air vent that provides a nice bit of ventilation. If you don't vent that room, the lacquer (or whatever you're using) is going to end up building up on the walls/ceiling. Not to mention that odor is going to stick around much longer than it needs to be. Are you doing it to keep the room warmer? I get that a warmer room will help expedite the drying process, but if you're doing it before work, then it's got all day to sit there anyways, right?

To each their own. By no means am I trying to tell you how to do your stuff, I just prefer the ventilation...mask or not.

Sidenote: Welcome to the glossing thread, buddy. That's some nice work you've done so far

 

[Xavier]

Out of curiosity, why do you keep the air vent closed? I use my guest bathroom and ONLY because it has the air vent that provides a nice bit of ventilation.

Well basically it is wintertime and we have dipped to the negatives quite a bit.
So with more heat being added to the room it makes it feel like a nice 90 degree day on a beach in florida with humidity. I basically ruined a Django steel trying with it open. I believe it caused some puddling

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If you don't vent that room, the lacquer (or whatever you're using) is going to end up building up on the walls/ceiling. Not to mention that odor is going to stick around much longer than it needs to be.

I know it may sound crazy or even stupid but something that works best in the environment and space I have....I only keep it closed up for a hr or so not more. And the smell is gone when I get home from work. I dont own the place and whenever I move they are gutting the whole apartment but thanks for the info.

Sidenote: Welcome to the glossing thread, buddy. That's some nice work you've done so far

Thanks!

I have been trying to fix it and even it out but ive given up.