How to Airbrush rivets

How to paint rivets by James Scott. Also see other video with finished bike as well or even more of James work at www.paintbyjames.com
Here is the finished bike! A B-17 Bomber themed bike • Airbrushed B-17 Bomber...

[@lightningmacqueen4097]

Certainly one of the more realistic rivet paint jobs I've ever seen. Definitely deserves a likey!

[@SeanBean225]

James, great video, especially it being your first run at it. Was better than a lot the I have seen on here. Thanks for taking the time to show how you do them and putting it out for all to see. Hope to see more from you.

[@AEON.]

I've seen a lot of different ways to do rivets, but this is by far the best video about them hands down. The sign shop dots are genius!

[@idontcareonebit5177]

looks really good. Couldnt you just hammer it with a punch though, for the same affect?

[@corneilcorneil]

And use a lighter for flame effect ....

[@whatdouherewhatdousay4304]

Definitely the best way to do rivets I've seen so far m8 keep the vids coming

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

The out come of the parts looks awesome man.

[@GeraltGK]

6 years later! video still helping, nice job bro

[@bfy5123]

classic steam punk style, that's a very skilled job old fellow. impressed i am.

[@rodstohogs]

You are totally right! The only reason I got away with it was that the bike was clear coated, cured and sanded between each step so there was no paint to peal off. Though it is a good habit to get into and I certainly should be sure to do it right in future videos. Awesome tip. Thanks

[@giterdun1864]

My favorite KZbin video of the month..great job

[@MrBobbimuniz]

the bombs you installed on finished project were fabricated how? This is a very nice job you did here .... thanks for sharing .....

[@silentcircle8045]

Man, that is absolutely fantastic, I've never seen it done so well. I'm a newbie but I can't wait to try this technique. I think I'll do up my mailbox like that. Thanks so much for teaching the technique.

[@Xraller]

what was the final coat? Was it a transparent silver? Or did you polish the metal???

[@llaracuente]

what color basecoat did you use for that silver? awesome job man!

[@scottykify]

What silver is that? Very nice work, thanks for the video!!

[@BrowndaBassman]

In your printed script you mention using "Bulldog" to prevent the stencils from pulling up artwork. As in Bulldog Adhesion Promoter, before your base coat of paint? THANKS! GREAT Rivets and technique!

[@ocster2568]

Hey, nice job! what kind/brand of paint did you use of the rivets?

[@GabrielaH7]

That looks SO SWEEEET! I'm going to use these techniques to paint my skoolie!

[@GhiaSteve89]

I assure you all... the rest of the bike is just as incredible and awesome looking.

[@rampanttricky17]

the result looked wonderful. thank you for the demo/tutorial.

[@mally_mal820]

what brand and color paint is that your you putting the riviets on?

[@rodstohogs]

Used house of kolor chrome paint. Way easier then Alsa chrome but tricky to learn at first. I should do a how to on that as it was quite a bit of trial and error.

[@TheABYSSCINIAN]

Mint Job patience, practise and hard work pays off

[@camaro572rr]

do you have a web site address for sign shop? I love the rivets!

[@geniuscrash66]

They look real, great job

[@colombianisss]

Wooow !!! Beautiful work, take your like and congratulations brother. From Colombia !!

[@ironheadbridgeman9282]

gett'in ready to put some rivets on my ride,,,,, this was great help man,,, thanks !!!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Nice video man.

[@johanluttmer]

Nice...!

[@rodstohogs]

This the Ed Hubbs? Holy crap awesome compliment coming from you bro. Made my day!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

James Scott LOL Have a great day man.

[@rodstohogs]

Any sign shop can print up non weeded rivets to any size you want. fast sings, signs now, I used a local shop called larson signs.. .If they do vinyl lettering then they can cut rivets.

[@Branti33]

Nice work,Bro. Looks great!

[@YurvanGor]

Ey James, what time you got?

[@Scorpion85629]

Kick ass paint skills.

[@TheBeetlejuicer]

One of the nicest rivet jobs I have seen but....when placing highlights make sure the vertical and horzontal rivets have the same highlight orientations. The light source does not change. Just my two cents. Looks very good otherwise.

[@rodstohogs]

It was a black bike but the house of Kolor chrome paint can go over any color though black seems to be the best for any mirror finish... This chrome had a few tricks to learn but much easier with fewer steps then other chrome paints. One trick is adhesion! This stuff does not stick! First time It came off in sheets with clear coat on it. I ended up putting bulldog adhesion promoter in an airbrush and misting the entire bike first. This was the key. Do not spray directly out of can. only airbrush

[@saucynugget8665]

What is bulldog?

[@jimnordin569]

awesome looking end product

[@petethefeet1461]

love it . . nice work James

[@highperformancerc9657]

That's absolutely incredible

[@rodstohogs]

You are very welcome and thanks for the kind words

[@mko2212]

Wow. And that is painted on. I need to try it.

[@dangdiggity9916]

at frst i thought iy would end up half arsed, but turned out pretty good :P

[@damianarmenta3880]

That came out sweet man

[@growler1966]

great work, and thanks for posting

[@rodstohogs]

The bombs I made from those tubes inside toilet paper with a pingpong ball on the top, then hot glue fins on it and fiberglass resin and mat over the entire thing to make it strong and stable. Also some body filler with a dremil for carving. Sandpaper and primer. Im a body guy by trade so the bondo shaping comes easy to me.

[@jorgespartan1978]

Wow great job and very entertaining video

[@tomthompson7400]

end result is great ,,, well done ,

[@boostindub]

best rivets I have ever seen

[@tracymitchell4010]

Love your Videos!

[@NYsolty]

looks tough good work

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Awesome job! Quite jealous now.

[@Scottypowpow]

i appeciate when people do stuff like this and share knowledge and everything :) looks like a steel horse lol hell ya

[@ljmk311]

really love this effect thanks for the info it will help me out big time thanks again

[@rodstohogs]

My B-17 Bomber theme bike video is the finished bike

[@genewiley1079]

Looks great. Thank you for video :)

[@05222007MER]

Thanks for all the tips. You do awesome work! Very nice!. Looks real!

[@theflyinwop]

Pretty cool,dude. Paisano

[@travissmith7471]

Awesome! Thanks for the motivation

[@kjsstanley7]

scuse the language but F**k me sideways an call me dora the explorer !!!!!. Thats an awesome job on the airbrush work. I've been watching all the tutorials I can watch and I'm seriously looking forward to getting a compressor and airbrush.

[@rodstohogs]

Havnt been on KZbin much and didnt realize people were asking questions. The final coat was just clear coat over the top of all the Art work.. The bike was originally black and I polished it and cleaned with alcohol. Then sprayed with clear Bulldog adhesion promoter through an airbrush and not the spray can..(Finer mist needed to keep gloss) Then I sprayed House of Kolor chrome paint through an airbrush. Then cleared the entire bike. Then I sanded the clear and started the art work

[@formdog9861]

old video but awesome job

[@rodstohogs]

Thanks and dont be! its just practice and trial/error! Hopefuly my video help people make less mistakes then I did while learning. lol

[@alanyeung4176]

good job !

[@1256nytom]

luv it nice work

[@zorobrown5812]

awesome mate.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rodstohogs]

Thank you very much!

[@AnneloesF]

Wow...amazing!

[@edwardpasserini6138]

Beautiful, thanks, Paisano

[@wnceshor]

simple & awesome

[@rodstohogs]

thanks

[@rodstohogs]

thank you

[@rodstohogs]

thank you so much

[@NowTrade]

WOW, Very Cool.

[@ronnybrown6780]

Badass! Nice Work!

[@Garage-wi2dx]

Like from Brazil - Mogi das Cruzes city - São Paulo state

[@zyllew]

Fantastic

[@alex0210255]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@golotax2005]

Cool,nice.

[@chopper_Bob_customs]

Awesome

[@virtuose08]

wow! nice

[@luzgonzalez2838]

COOL!

[@jhonfredynaana7893]

muy vacano parce

[@dalemasyk1583]

COOL i like it

[@PRACERZ]

Dam sweet !

[@simow77]

cool

[@jamescoleman4747]

That's what I'm talkin about.

[@captainschroeder]

i like it....

[@SeanBean225]

*of them not the

[@denitoek9526]

oke banget

[@jerrywaters4814]

gut a cricket/ that is some thing that would cut them for you

[@marcosescobar3047]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EyePleaThe5th]

Damn FOOLED me. I thought those were real rivets

[@payagonz8825]

Look more like fisheye...

[@jasonstreet8545]

Bad @$$ !

[@rodstohogs]

thanks