Author Topic: splatter/marble/swirly paint.... (Read 900 times)

GavinDavis · « **on:** August 13, 2013, 07:08 PM »

Does anyone know if its possible to have a frame painted in the same way that some mid school GT's were painted?

Im restoring a 93 Vertigo and I really like some of the splattery marbley swirly whirly plasma paint that a lot were made in. The frame I have is raw already so its a pretty blank canvas.

I dont have any photos to hand as im on my phone

oldschoolace · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:16 PM »

Do it yourself Gav

I fancy doing my other Decade in a spatter

Just make sure you pick the correct 3 or 4 colours so they look period rather than a heavy period

Experiment with flicking toothbrushes, paintbrushes etc on some lining paper until you get the hang of the look you want

Its a bit like csi miami

If you study the ~~blood~~ spatters you can sort of work out the angles and speed the paint was flicked at

GavinDavis · « **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:35 PM »

Ah that looks cool Clint! Definitely like that!

Did you go for a baked clear coat after to seal it up nicely?

oldschoolace · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:53 PM »

Wish it were mine Gav

Just dug out the pic which i was looking at for my decade, but yeah a top coat of clear would be a good idea

GavinDavis · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2013, 09:14 PM »

Well it sure is a beauty! If I could replicate a similar splatter I would be very happy with that!

OllyHall · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2013, 08:41 AM »

You might have to wet n dry it before clear as I would think that paint will be really thick and bumpy?

GavinDavis · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2013, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: OllyHall on August 14, 2013, 08:41 AM

You might have to wet n dry it before clear as I would think that paint will be really thick and bumpy?

How did the original finish feel dude? I cant remember....

BMX1973 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2013, 05:50 PM »

...............always liked the splatter look on these.

Quote from: oldschoolace on August 13, 2013, 07:16 PM

Do it yourself Gav I fancy doing my other Decade in a spatter

Just make sure you pick the correct 3 or 4 colours so they look period rather than a heavy period

Experiment with flicking toothbrushes, paintbrushes etc on some lining paper until you get the hang of the look you want

Its a bit like csi miami If you study the ~~blood~~ spatters you can sort of work out the angles and speed the paint was flicked at