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I was sure spray paint was the only way to get a good metal finish on armor
Tried it on my Mandalorian chest piece and it looked cheap, but my friend in Phoenix showed me how to use Rub 'n Buff wax over a base coat and it looks like real steel for about $8. Has anyone else found a better cheap trick for metal effects?
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lane.kim1mo ago
Honestly, spray paint gets a bad rap for no good reason. You just have to use the right kind, like a metallic automotive spray, and do proper prep work. Rub 'n Buff can look okay but it rubs off way too easy on something you handle like armor. I've seen it get all smudged and gross after a long con day. A good spray can finish, if you clear coat it, will last way longer and look just as real.
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shah.shane1mo ago
Rub 'n Buff can look okay" is being way too nice. That stuff comes off if you look at it wrong. A good spray job is just more solid for anything you actually wear.
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harperjackson1mo ago
Watched a guy at a ren faire try to fix his rub 'n buff greaves with a paper towel and some spit. Just made a shiny, sticky mess that collected every piece of dust and hay on the ground. He spent more time wiping his legs than actually enjoying the day. Sometimes the quick fix ends up being way more work.
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