just got my first MHS saber

[pockets]

Thanks guys!
Sorry FB, I thought VT had done it!

I'll post pics when I get it done.

What about the Plasti-cote stuff Morpheus has used? I can't see that lasting too long after a couple of duels...

I've used the spray style plastidip and it does usually require touching up after alot of use. one thing i'd recommend if you try it, sand sand sand whatever you decide to plastidip. because it doesn't stick well to smooth surfaces. and for PVC sand it with a dremel if you want it to stick well.

[Lord Maul]

Firebird, i'm getting my saber powdercoated for 20 bucks!!
it really isn't as expensive as i would of thought

[Firebird21]

Firebird, i'm getting my saber powdercoated for 20 bucks!!
it really isn't as expensive as i would of thought

A lot of it depends on the place you're going and the circumstances.

I can imagine some places will do it for free or dirt cheap if it's a black or some other common color because they'd likely just spray it with a batch of other stuff the same color.

The place I had mine done P/C's race wheels, and if I had only done Black I may have been able to get it done for nothing. But they had to order the Copper and bake it separately. (I really have to get down there to finish that sucker...)



Moral of the story? Don’t count out the Powder Coating until you talk to your local shop.

[Barmic Rin]

Well i'm looking at getting the outer rings of my grip section done gun-metal, so I guess i'll have to cough up for that one.

Eventually, when I get a high enough paying job (Ruler of Time/ Universe) I wanna build one & get it Electrum plated. Based loosely on Sidious', but actually using electrum instead of paint.
That stuff isn't cheap though.

[Lord Maul]

A lot of it depends on the place you're going and the circumstances.

I can imagine some places will do it for free or dirt cheap if it's a black or some other common color because they'd likely just spray it with a batch of other stuff the same color.

The place I had mine done P/C's race wheels, and if I had only done Black I may have been able to get it done for nothing. But they had to order the Copper and bake it separately. (I really have to get down there to finish that sucker...)



Moral of the story? Don’t count out the Powder Coating until you talk to your local shop.

you said it. the black i'm getting put on the lady said they do batches of 2-3 times a week, so they'll just throw it in there