Super Dumb Question

[Jedi Rory]

Hey guys.....if I wanted to paint some pvc pipe, then is there a kind of spray paint that will allow me to get it in a kind of "gun-metal gray"?

Or any kind of metal-looking color. It doesn't need to be shiny-reflective....in fact I'd prefer it not be.

Thanks, guys.

[Sith Sheriff Brody]

Well, you could buy some regular 'silver' spray paint, paint, and then rub graphite on it. That gives a cool and subdued metallic look.


-SSB

[hydin]

rustoleum has a pretty good metal pewter color.

the shiny chrome kinda blows though. you touch it, you leave a big fingerprint.

but, the metal pewter finish rocks.
chris

[FugaziSDC]

I'll back Hydin up on the finger prints on metallic spray paints:(

I'd go with a good base coat with black. Then get you some Testors Model Master spray paint in the color of your choice. Buffing metalizers rock too;) Then seal it with gloss. semi-gloss, matte, or flat, all paints form the same line to keep chemical compatability. Allow plenty of time between coats (minimum 1 hour) or about a day. The paint is a little pricey for the quantity you get but it's very consistent.

Good luck, post pics;)

[Wakal]

"Super dumb question" indeed...that was a well-thought-out, reasonable question of a...umm..prop related nature.

I'm very disappointed.

No flames, no "OT", no yelling or screaming...geez, what is this board coming to? :p

I was expecting questions like: "why do reasoning, thinking adults vote for liberal demoncrats" or "what the heck was NY thinking voting Hillary", or maybe "how could a convicted doper be elected Mayor of DC?"

Oh, and on paint...some primer, then flat black, then a light dusting with silver dust would work out pretty good and be fairly fast. Not as elegant or nifty as others have suggested, but fast and not particularly ugly.



Alex

[gavidoc]

Backing Wakal on this one.

Quick simple solution.

1. Primer (grey)
2.flat black
3.rub with graphite powder
4.clear coat.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 till desired grey is achieved.

simple, quick, and cheap. More then likely since you are into props, you already have the primer, black and clear coat.

[Rebel Hunter]

Has anyone tried a silver coat and then a coat of the rub-n-buff? I've been curious about it, but never have tried it yet.

I'd appreciate some feedback from those of you who have tried it.

Thanks, Mark