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[WhiskeySix]

I just painted the handle on my Longshot to fix some nicks in the paint, but now that it is dry, the new paint does not feel the same as the stock paint. The stock paint was glossy but the new paint is kind of rough. What kind of paint should I use?

[bhajj94]

I just painted the handle on my Longshot to fix some nicks in the paint, but now that it is dry, the new paint does not feel the same as the stock paint. The stock paint was glossy but the new paint is kind of rough. What kind of paint should I use?

Vinyl dye usually keeps the same glossy look/feel. So try that.

[Carbon]

Vinyl dye usually keeps the same glossy look/feel. So try that.

Vinyl dye doesn't work well (if at all) on a surface that's already been painted.

[WhiskeySix]

Vinyl dye doesn't work well (if at all) on a surface that's already been painted.

What type do other people use?

[Zorns Lemma]

You should sand down your blaster before painting if you want the best result. That way you can apply the paint in light coatings and still have it adhere well without building up that texture you are complaining about. Finally, you can use a layer of clear coat (find it in the automotive paint or hobby pain section of your hardware store as "clear coat" or "high gloss finish") to get back that glossy look and protect the paint.

[nine]

Krylon Fusion for plastics is a great paint to use for this purpose. Also, when using clear coat, I find that using a thicker layer gives a glossier finish than a thin one.

[WhiskeySix]

So if I apply the Clear Coat over the handle, the texture will be like on a stock blaster?

[BritNerfMogul]

So if I apply the Clear Coat over the handle, the texture will be like on a stock blaster?

No, it'll feel like clear coat. The only paint that I've known to be close to original paintjob is what I use, which is Games Workshop paints. See my sig for details.

[ferball]

Make sure you are using "gloss" and not "satin" or "flat" finish paint as well.

[STEFAN KING]

i use game workshop so you could use game workshop

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Edited by Zorn's Lemma, 23 September 2012 - 11:53 AM.

[Zorns Lemma]

i use game workshop so you could use game workshop

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