Texture Paint Finishes - Picture Request

canadiandream · 10-08-2006, 08:25 PM

Hi guys, I know there are a number of types, and techniques to reproduce texture finishes. I have found a number of good threads with some examples, want to compile a technique listing including:

1. type (brand) of paint (i.e. SEM, duplicolor, etc)
2. distance paint was sprayed from
3. number of coats
4. clear coat - yes or no
4. anything else relevant.

Also, if you could provide CLOSE up pics of the final finish I would really REALLY appreciate it.

canadiandream · 10-11-2006, 01:26 AM

Bueller...Bueller...Bueller. Come on guys...post them up. Having this all in one place would help everyone.

Giwo · 10-12-2006, 10:21 AM

Check out these two links:

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

I tried this method out on a bad cell phone battery I had not yet thrown out, just to see how it would turn out. It is super easy and turns out beautiful. If I can find that battery, I'll photograph it and post it, but the links above show exactly how to do the work and how it turns out.

Blaz3 · 10-12-2006, 10:29 AM

that looks cool

Giwo · 10-12-2006, 10:54 AM

I found the battery. Keep in mind that this image is magnified, the actual texture is finer than it looks in this picture. I also subjected this piece to alot of abuse to check for durability. The bottom where you see the silver is an area where I did not sand the plastic first, and I was able to scratch off the finish. This didn't happen to the areas I sanded first. This piece has been banging around in my truck for over a year, and the finish has held up well. By the way I didn't use duplicolor. Apparently you can use any truck bed liner and vinyl color paint.

Ruffy · 10-12-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Giwo

Check out these two links:

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

I tried this method out on a bad cell phone battery I had not yet thrown out, just to see how it would turn out. It is super easy and turns out beautiful. If I can find that battery, I'll photograph it and post it, but the links above show exactly how to do the work and how it turns out.

I'm definitely using that method

canadiandream · 10-12-2006, 03:41 PM

Great find man...looks good! Lets see others examples/techniques guys - keep them coming.

albysure · 10-12-2006, 08:34 PM

heres some pics of my a pillars - a little dirty yet- i used sem texture with factory vinyl paint over it. drivers side has a temp gauge for the computer compartment and an a/f gauge under it. tweeters are mb quart q series. 5 1/4" woofers in kicks check out my sounddomain pages for pics. latest stuff is on page 11 as in sig

scott_fx · 10-12-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Giwo

Check out these two links:

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

I tried this method out on a bad cell phone battery I had not yet thrown out, just to see how it would turn out. It is super easy and turns out beautiful. If I can find that battery, I'll photograph it and post it, but the links above show exactly how to do the work and how it turns out.

that does look cool. i may have to try taht next time

here is mine. i sent mine off to www.leathermagic.com

Shadow · 10-13-2006, 08:15 AM

Freakin rich people.... geez

fixerofallthing · 10-14-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Giwo

Check out these two links:

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

http://www.project33.com/Categoryart...egory=Interior

I tried this method out on a bad cell phone battery I had not yet thrown out, just to see how it would turn out. It is super easy and turns out beautiful. If I can find that battery, I'll photograph it and post it, but the links above show exactly how to do the work and how it turns out.

After reading this I was encouraged to try this. I had thought about it but had never seen any results. This is what I did this morning.

Here are some closse ups of how well the texture matches the original. It is awesome.

This is what I used for products. Wal-Mart for $11.00 total