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

 

[ocielz]

Caution:

If you polybag your Steels after glossing, ensure that it has dried enough and placed vertically. Do not place horizontally and stack other Steels or anything on top as you risk leaving impression which when left unattended could cause the lacquer to melt and stick on the poly bag.

this Is Very True it happened to 1 or 2 steels. I would recommend leaving them to dry for a longer period of time and possibly where the sun can heat them up.

 

[lgans316]

Breaking News: The sun is finally shining here in the UK.

 

[howiesteed]

The beginning

 

[ocielz]

Can't wait to see the final product

 

[howiesteed]

I've even got several constellations in there

 

[stephen3001]

I've even got several constellations in there

 

[lgans316]

Guys,

Do check if the lacquer gloss is holding well after few weeks. I am beginning to notice some cracks / spiderweb-like patches.

The ones that were glossed using the Rustoleum spray have no issues proving that it is more durable despite the strong smell and the coarse finish. These Steels are bone dry like a factory glossed Steelbook.

I am thinking of switching back to Rustoleum if more lacquer glossed Steels start melting this way.

The good thing is the cracks go away if you gloss again. I am not sure if this is due to not giving more time to dry or quality of the lacquer or moisture, though I give 2 days to dry.

 

[howiesteed]

Me are all fine

 

[lgans316]

I checked all the 35 odd Steels I glossed. About 5 / 20 glossed with the lacquer have the cracks. Rest are fine. 3 of them were fixed by applying another coat. Will fix the 2 later as they don't require any immediate attention. Used the hair dryer to dry it. Will leave it to bone dry for 3 days to ensure that the mess isn't repeated. If it continues to crack up even after prolonged drying, I will have to try another product or switch back to Rustoleum at the expense of smoothness or stop glossing.

 

[howiesteed]

Have you got a picture with the cracks as all the years I've been spraying cars I can't think what they are

 

[lgans316]

Have you got a picture with the cracks as all the years I've been spraying cars I can't think what they are

Sure mate. I will try to post some pictures tonight or tomorrow. I am now fairly confident that it could be due to not giving more time to dry.

 

[howiesteed]

Think using the hairdryer too . As without seeing them and you say cracking and your doing more than one coat . Then the top layer is drying too fast with a hair dryer whites the underneath layers are still wet and can move which will probably make the surface crack. But even with one coat heating the outside could form a crust while underneath would still be wet and have the ability to move . Well like I say without any pics of what you mean then I am only speculating at what it might be

 

[ricster]

UK - Howie & Zesty Number 1 - Metal Flake Mermaid

This is a stunning steelbook and slip combination. The slip is super smooth. This aint normal paper. Great paint job.

The steel has a lovely sparkle when the light hits it. The gloss is mirror like and i've tried to capture it in the photos. Enjoy. I will.

All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.

Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.

HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job

 

[ocielz]

Think using the hairdryer too . As without seeing them and you say cracking and your doing more than one coat . Then the top layer is drying too fast with a hair dryer whites the underneath layers are still wet and can move which will probably make the surface crack. But even with one coat heating the outside could form a crust while underneath would still be wet and have the ability to move . Well like I say without any pics of what you mean then I am only speculating at what it might be

Just checked all the ones I did and No Scratches or Hairline cracks on both Laquer and Acrylic

 

[howiesteed]

And here's why you don't do it in the cold I moved them from the booth to the garage and accidently left this on out side about 20 mind after spraying and it dries dull that's why the ROOM needs to be warm when spraying

when it should

 

[howiesteed]

I'd like to welcome zavvi to this thread with their great effort on boy in the striped pyjamas

 

[lgans316]

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[lolwut]

Fantastic work. Did you post those in the 101 Dalmations thread?

 

[lgans316]

Yes bud. Already posted.

Cars and UP tomorrow.

Forgot to mention that that Little Mermaid looks absolutely stunning.

 

[lgans316]

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