Xbox 360 controller

[SgtM]

Here's a 360 controller I was asked to airbrush for a friend. It's not cleared yet, and I'll take better pictures once it's back together. I'm using Auto Air paints, and a Devilbiss Dagr airbrush. I'm doing a PS3 controller too, but haven't started that one yet.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/IMG_0078.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/IMG_0079.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/IMG_0080.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/IMG_0081.jpg

[SgtM]

Dropped this off at the body shop this morning to have it cleared.

[Killa_Ape]

It looks pretty good, looking forward to the clear pictures. Might be a stupid question but why do you send it to get cleared as opposed to doing it yourself? Also how much do they charge to put the clear on?

[SgtM]

Thanks. I wanted a good automotive grade clear coat on this. It might be worth some money to me in terms of extra projects. The guy clearing it is doing it as a favor. He has to clear at the end of the day and always has some left over that he has to throw out.

[Killa_Ape]

Nice of him, yeah was thinking about that it'll probably last better through wear and tear then using other clears.

[billygoat333]

this looks awesome. :)

[SgtM]

Nice of him, yeah was thinking about that it'll probably last better through wear and tear then using other clears.

Yeah, he's an old High School friend.


this looks awesome. :)

Thanks. I'm looking forward to picking it up Monday morning.

[slaveofconvention]

Definitely the way to go - I use a high quality automotive 2k clear myself now - I've tried the aerosol lacquers and a 1k cellulose based lacquer and neither of them have the strength or durability. Fumes can be a little harsh, so I got me a good mask and only work out in the garden shed - for some reason the wife objects if the house smells of paint for a week......

[SgtM]

Here it is in clear. All I have to do now is buff it, take glamor shots, and give it back. On to the PS3 controller!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/IMG_0101.jpg

[billygoat333]

that is teh sex. as they say. :) awesome!

[Liquid_Scope_99]

vey nice man!

[Luke122]

Killer!

[SgtM]

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to get this completed tomorrow.

[Collinstheclown]

Looks awesome! Quick question tho, isn't there supposed to be a number, or dot in that Halo logo?




-CollinstheClown

[SgtM]

Thanks Collins. In my reference picture, there isn't a dot or number. Though, looking at other pictures, it does look better with a dot in the middle.

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/HaloLogo.jpg

[Waynio]

Very nice paint job on the pad SgtM, could you point me in the direction of a good airbrush forum, I want to focus on getting my airbrush skills up to an ok standard this year if possible, total newb & would like all the help I can get :).

[SgtM]

Thanks Waynio. Come on over and join us at www.theairbrushforum.com.