Age/Scratch & General Paint Effects

[IvPalmer]

Greetings,

I'm currently building my first saber and i was wondering what I could do to make my hilt look like it has seen its days and I thought I should ask here for advices before I tried anything. I didn't ordered PC from the start cause I was not quite sure if I could add some aging looks to the Powder Coat (I have ways to powder coat it here anyway).

So, have you ever used any other kind of paint on your saber? Have you ever tried to apply some kind of aging/weather effects on it? Did it worked? Post some pics if you can!

As for some reference, I really like the looks on this hilt:

http://www.ldmcustomsabers.com/photos/Custom-Machined-Sabers/102_2618.JPG

http://www.ldmcustomsabers.com/photos/Custom-Machined-Sabers/102_2565.JPG

I'm not sure if it has been Powder Coated or if it's some other kind of paint, but it sure looks good.

Thanks in advance!

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

For this and many things you should be using the search button. try searching for "weathering" and "techniques". The threads they yield will give you some useful advice ;)

[Silver Serpent]

That appears to be aluminum black. LDM would know for sure.

Do a quick search on the forums for "weathering" and you should find some good information.

Just a few examples:
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?13409-How-to-go-about-weathering-a-saber
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?2520-Weathering-Share-your-methods-and-experiences
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?6292-Weathering-tutorial-(w-olive-oil)

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

That appears to be aluminum black. LDM would know for sure.

Do a quick search on the forums for "weathering" and you should find some good information.

Just a few examples:
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?13409-How-to-go-about-weathering-a-saber
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?2520-Weathering-Share-your-methods-and-experiences
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?6292-Weathering-tutorial-(w-olive-oil)


The weathering with olive oil is a great tutorial. ;)

[IvPalmer]

Oh thanks guys!

Sorry, I only searched for a topic in this section and couldn't find it, thought all posts about colors and coatings would be in here!