Monday Mod Tips - Episode 14 - Paint Job Basics

[@ArnieMcStranglehold]

Wow, in 5 years, the cost of spray paint has more than doubled. I should have started painting my nerf arsenal years ago.

[@seantennis5121]

Can you do a video on shell integrations

[@builderbb8767]

Wow I've never heard stock blaster paint needs to be sanded off thank you for saving me frustration, best Tip this week

[@CjNerf]

Great video Xavier - Couple things i would just like to add Duplicolor Vinyl Dye also comes in Desert Sand ! --- another cool thing you can use to sand your blasters with is a scotch guard pad it sands it very lightly ! Never start a spray on the blaster start off sweep and dont stop until you are off the blaster IMO

[@benrussell917]

Captain X - great vid, exactly what a paint noob needs. I've been caught out by not sanding Nerf paint off before and nobody could explain why the magical vinyl dye wasn't working as advertised!

[@Xarschia]

Later this month, I'll be experimenting with Rit DyeMore. It claims to dye Lego pieces which is made from the same type of plastic. I'm hoping that it will make moving parts so they won't wear off. I'll keep you posted on my findings.

[@CaptainXavier]

+Xarschia sweet! Let me know if it works!

[@Xarschia]

Captain Xavier Unfortunately, it seems to be a total failure, unless you want a slightly-dirty plastic look. Addendum: using a double-strength dye bath and leaving it sit for a week yields a deep, almost bronze color (on orange, that is). I'll E-mail the results to you.

[@africancouscous]

@@Xarschia thanks for the tip I nearly didn’t see that you had another comment i tried it and it’s perfect!

[@joshua5483]

0:03 is when I spilled my MUG root beer. When I finished cleaning up the mess i made, I went to grab another since the majority of it was spilled. To my surprise, there was none left. Now I’m watching the rest with just water :(

[@menamejeff1047]

Sad

[@CrusaderRAHHHH]

Nice flex

[@user-ve1cc6qn6t]

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[@pixely_ninja229]

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[@wpers]

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[@samuelboehlke1713]

Perfect timing! I'm painting up a Buzzbee Snipe currently, and these tips will be useful.

[@tingil8439]

If I may, a little tip on how to avoid the seam between the two shell halfs not being painted (and other areas that may be hard to get): Paint your shell halfs from the inside first. That way the seams will be painted and also other areas that may be visible from the outside, e.g. the magazine well.

[@ClarenceSampang]

You can also use baby oil for sticker residue; it comrs clean off.

[@JohnJames.]

Works on temporary tattoos like a charm

[@mattmccoy1014]

I’ve been using rust-oleum for most of my paint jobs. I’ve found it beneficial to use one of their paint and primers for the base coat, as the primer part will help it adhere to the plastic. Also, I’ve found that leaving flat or matte finish paints unprotected will cause them to wear off (especially on handles) I have started using one of their specialty lacquers as a clear coat and have had some trial and error. Beware, if you do weathering with diluted black acrylic, then wait at least 12 hours before applying the clear coat. I had an entire half of a stryfe shell orange peel on me because I was impatient and put my clear coat on too early. Other than that it works great and protects the paint very well. I hear so many people saying to use vinyl dye but I’m doing all personal builds at this point and I’ve had no issues with chipping or paint not adhering so far. I can’t justify spending $20 on a can of spray paint.

[@mbmstudios9768]

Acetone, Olive oil, or DW40 work well for removing sticker residue. Acetone is probably the cheapest at 99 cents, then olive oil, then dw40. If one doesn’t work, the other one will.

[@Freashskywalker]

This reminds me of correcting like all my nerf paintjobs... sad thing is that i can't do thise in winter and also not inside because of health reasons... gotta wait at least 3 months now...

[@Spartan412]

Planning on turning my Nerf Fortnite SP-L into an elite sidearm with the iconic blue, white, and orange colours. So this guide is just what I needed, considering it is my first paint job and modification of a nerf gun as well!

[@EmoSquirrel781]

Thank you. I just did my first paintjob and it ended up mediocre, even after a full sand down and repaint once I bungled the first time.

[@partyfrogmarkle2743]

2 pieces of advise for the group. 1. If you live in a climate with a winter with temperatures averaging below 50 degrees F, Prep and Base paint several blasters in the fall so you can spend the winter doing accent work. 2. Take a lot of pictures during the project. When it is done you will want to be able to show the transformation from Stock to Customized.

[@whatstdiggn]

You can use a gray vynil dye as a basecoat and then coat the whole blaster in orange and youre at spray paint plus a can of gray instead of all that bread for the orange dye. Its almost as much but still less

[@alexelliot2443]

For most of my goo removals from stickers I use rubbing alcohol and a rag or napkin or sometimes steel wool

[@RIN-ud9kd]

For my paint jobs I use a paint pen and add color to certain areas. I don't use spray paint because it scares me but I also just do little bits of the blaster or to repair a paint job.

[@thebronyotaku5705]

After the paint videos r done could u show what different epoxy resin to use for integrations?

[@Burasta]

Do you think Vinyl dye would work on tactical gear? I want a tactical vest in non-military colours.

[@CaptainXavier]

I plan to try

[@Burasta]

@@CaptainXavier I tried Tamiya Spray paints on black tactical gear and was unimpressed. I tried Rit Dye and only managed to turn tan gear to olive drab with blue dye. I need to see what vinyl dye I can get in Japan and do a test.

[@audiemuniz6445]

All paint that is shinning,need to send it off,that way paint crab better.i used autoair.is water base and can applied clear coat.love it!! Try it you will love it!

[@McGowanForge]

My colors are black and white, cause it looks futuristic and as you would say... fantastic

[@kylelowe120]

So I'm looking for some particular spray cans and I'm having a bit of trouble finding one mostly, a crystalline orange colour.

[@jacob6386]

Hey captain, I really like the Furyfire for some reason, and it would be absolutely fantastic if you made one modular or just did something with it. Pump action revolvers really interest me for some reason.

[@the.alexkim]

Could you show a visual comparison, using white, grey, and black primer?

[@thomjames66]

I used the gray version when painting for brighter color and the matte clear coat makes even the ugly green Rayvens look super cool and have the pics to proven it, just sayin! The black die can give a custom darker color and that was a fun thing to find out. Love the nerf tips and learning a lot my thanks Captain Xavier

[@AwkwardPenguin82]

Question about number of coats: do you do multiple coats of primer/each color to get it fully covered before moving on to the next? Or, do you just move on with the little bits that are uncovered like you discused to avoid pooling?

[@CaptainShotgun007]

@CaptainXavier So with Vinal Dye do I let it sit between coats or do I only have to do one thick coat?

[@grabbity]

I've resigned myself to not painting the orange parts of my blasters very often, stuff hates sticking to it smoothly for some reason, I am probably half adding the sanding job on them tbh. I also love the duplicolor perfect match I did a crossbolt in the dodge viper blue with black accents and a gloss clear coat and it turned out amazing. If they all ended up that nice I would be happy lol.

[@tanksniper380]

I tend to use plasti kote for mine with a clear kote finish

[@3Xnc]

I prep my blasters with scotch brite pads and water that helps dull the shine on the plastic before priming. I did a video on wet-sanding my nerf logos on my other channel because friction makes things take longer because of heat so i do all mine like that now :)

[@CaptainXavier]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@3Xnc]

Its Under "Avarice Cosplay" on KZbin

[@hetspeelkwartiertjeslaatte2624]

I recommend artist grade paint, for the simple reason that there's every color you can think of.

[@johnconnorstopskynet]

When you say sand the paint, you mean literally all of it? Or just scuff it real good cause I have a rapidstrike and I been sanding it for 3 hours and theres no way you can get every morsel off paint off without say like a bead blaster.

[@CaptainXavier]

Just scuff it. It needs to have a rough surface for the paint to adhere well.

[@GuitarSamurai17]

Next mod tips needs to be how to choose a design/paintjob/color scheme

[@CaptainXavier]

+Exodarion that I cannot help you with. That is entirely a matter of personal preference. I can't teach that.

[@connormoroney1305]

watching this before i do my first painting, im eventually going to paint up an aeon pro and nexus pro in megaman battle network red blue and yellow. my plan is start on a mag, move up to a ubiquitous maverik that i bought on a junk run and then finally go for broke with my aeon

[@captainnapalm8207]

Captain Xavier, have you considered doing videos on simple tactics, such as stacking up, and clearing rooms? I think they would be well received, and just really cool.

[@dreadlearner802]

I second this. Playing in an urban area really gives that real-steel feel (lol), and as he is in private security he definitely knows what he's talking about.

[@captainnapalm8207]

FreezeDriedCoffee agreed

[@CaptainXavier]

+Captain Napalm if only my army was not hundreds of miles away...I will have to see if the local Nerfers are capable of being taught...

[@captainnapalm8207]

Captain Xavier, your AWESOME!

[@CaptainXavier]

My Awesome? What about my awesome? My awesome is very nice. I buy it in bulk. :P

[@quaintpanic]

Rubbing alcohol should work well to remove adhesive. Just be sure you're not using acetone!! That stuff melts plastic.

[@TheREALwymario]

This is much more thorough than most guides I've seen, thanks! You should do one on painting details if you do that regularly, because I had a hard time with details on my first paintjob. Unfortunately here in Washington you can't buy spray paint in stores until you're 18. Almost there...

[@kyloluma1212]

Bruh, just get somebody else to buy it for you

[@peterpierce9918]

Can you explain more on the materials for shell intergrations

[@quindariousgooch6059]

Very helpful, there's a lot of controversy in the community about what to use. Thanks for being clear and making a great video!

[@adamalvarez4528]

Once you use the vinyl dye , do I need to primer the area that I want to use krylon fussion color , or can the spray paint go on the vinyl dye directly?

[@CaptainXavier]

It can bit you need to let it sit at least 12 hours to cure before painting

[@zeroblade7708]

I generally use some deodorant spray to get the sticker residue off

[@unknownyoutuber466]

Hey cap I watched your spray painting totorial. I'm just wondering what are the best clear coats out there? What is a primer and what is the difference between a primer paint and a normal paint? Also, last question, are the duplicolour paints that match the car paint on cars, are they considered vinyl dye?

[@sauronsauronsauronsauron8891]

Hey Cap! Great informative video! Any tips and recommendations regarding painting Springer's like the retaliator and how to prevent that the 'plastic-on-plastic' region gets scuffed through the slide-/pump-action. Any procedure to protect the paint or have a paint type which is not affected by the sliding? Maybe you can demo this type of paint jobs and the slide action not destroying paint in a video? Keep up the great work! Cheers from Germany.

[@CaptainXavier]

The trick is going to be really light coats of paint so there is not much build up (vinyl dye is great for this) and a good thin clear coat. The clear coat will protect the paint. You also might try sanding the under side of the slide to make a little more room to make up for the thickness of the layers of paint. Not much, just enough.

[@sauronsauronsauronsauron8891]

@@CaptainXavier thx for the reply - much appreciated! Excellent recommendation which I will certainly try out. You good Sir are a true gentleman! Nerf on!

[@andrewgaughen9310]

Nicely done. Now I need to find a spray to match/approximate that of the Nerf Mega Red. Any suggestions?

[@CaptainXavier]

Have you tried...red?

[@andrewgaughen9310]

@@CaptainXavier THE DEUCE YOU SAY!

[@digitalalchamy8764]

Plz do shell intagration Also will citadel spray paints function? (Warhammer paint)

[@RamROD1337]

$3 FOR SPRAY PAINT!!!!!! Here in Ireland I pay about €10 a can!!!

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes but you have universal health care so it balances out. I can get cheap spray paint but my back and knees are slowly getting worse and eventually I will not be able to walk because I will never be able to afford the surgery necessary to fix them. You win some you lose some...

[@magicmanz1601]

How do you learn to mod, are there classes or something 😂

[@CaptainXavier]

No...but there are lots of videos on KZbin... like...you know...the dozens on my channel...

[@magicmanz1601]

Sorry to be rude thanks

[@CaptainXavier]

I didn't read it as rude...just kinda clueless. ;)

[@joeofdoom]

I'm sure somebody will complain about the vinyl dye. I've never really understood why it says coating on the dupli-colour stuff but here in the UK you can get tons of different colour vinyl dyes pretty easily.

[@jackphillips6655]

joeofdoom where about I'm in the uk

[@joeofdoom]

Theres a lovely website by the name of www.vinyldye.co.uk/

[@jackphillips6655]

joeofdoom thanks a lot, I'll probably be using that sometime :)

[@clone734]

Sadly when i clicked on this video i got an elite 2.0 ad 😂

[@benjaminshields9421]

I came to see advice on clears and protecting paint jobs. But I heard you say not to use black primer, and I disagree very much. While white primers make colors pop more, a lot of colors come through better or have a more realistic shade with a black primer.

[@CaptainXavier]

I have since changed to pretty much only using black vinyl dye as my primer so...we live and learn. :P

[@MajTom101]

Is there any way to protect a Hasbro Paintjob? Say on a Red Strike Recon. Will clearcoat stick to an unsanded blaster?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes...but they aren't painted red...the plastic is actually red. Unless you mean the detailing.

[@MajTom101]

@@CaptainXavier I do mean the detailing. I got one for cheap in order to mod it (tastefully I promise) but the detailing is in way better condition than I was expecting. What protective coat would you suggest if any? Some have suggested Pledge original floor gloss

[@Karthik-j8p]

I found a random spray paint that says that it works on plastic. I am confused if I should get it because it's tough to find Krylon, rustoleum, or vinyl dye in singapore

[@CaptainXavier]

If it says it works on plastic it will probably work. If you can, test it on some scrap first.

[@samrodwell4361]

I don’t know if spray is more highly revered in England but I looked up the cost of that exact vinyl paint and it was £50

[@CaptainXavier]

O.o

[@legofreak6071]

Can you do a video on your top ten favrouit costom blasters you made

[@sir_goofs9456]

CAPTAIN IS WORKING ON A RAYVEN TYE GODS HAVE ANSWERED YYYEEESSS

[@SquishiestSquidy]

I know this is a loved method, but how could I remove the paint without risking loosing the logos and keeping the plastic perfectly fine?

[@CaptainXavier]

Paint remover?

[@SquishiestSquidy]

@@CaptainXavier I was considering that but I found out that certain paint removers lie about being plastic safe. I'm not sure where to find a reliable one

[@beerenmusli8220]

I will defitly use that knowledge.

[@MajTom101]

How does vinyl dye play with colored plastics? Can you dye a red piece green?

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably?

[@MajTom101]

@@CaptainXavier Wasn't really expecting a response! What I mean is how much does the original color change the end result?

[@CaptainXavier]

None that I have seen.

[@MajTom101]

@@CaptainXavier Awesome, thanks!

[@Calthecool]

Is the dye really that good that you would pay $19 for an orange can instead of $4 for just normal paint?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes

[@Calthecool]

Captain Xavier Wow I need to get me some of that.

[@Twitchtwisted]

Question for you cap. When using rustoleum 2x ultra cover paint what paint do you use for hand detailing? I can't seem to find one that coats and sticks well?

[@CaptainXavier]

I just use cheap model paints I was given years ago. I don't recall the brand.

[@jorgeverdin6689]

Why don’t you make a little mini booth and hang the parts for easier spraying to get all the edges

[@CaptainXavier]

+Jverdin33 space limits

[@Commander_Skullblade]

I was just about to ask about this.

[@toasterstroodle3527]

note to self and to veiwers: while the nerf firestrike is fun and easy to mod, it is a real pain to sand down. i found a craft/hobby knife or and xacto knife is good to scrape off the little painted in details

[@clarissagallo2764]

I know no one will read this comment but is the paint even comfortable when you hold the blaster

[@CaptainXavier]

What? Comfortable? You can't feel it. It is paint...

[@clarissagallo2764]

Thanks I was just worried that it would make the blaster uncomfortable to hold

[@villainous69]

Hi Xavier I hope you do a mos tutorial on the Stryfe

[@cr4shmycar118]

Pl0x He's already done it. It's under "Monday mod tips - Flywheelers".

[@villainous69]

Nightslash360 thanks pl0x

[@laylahingram838]

Thank you. So if i use plastic dye spray, i don't need to prime (by my understanding) 🤔😁

[@CaptainXavier]

Correct. The vinyl dye acts as you base coat. But be sure to give it a full day to cure it appears to dry super fast but do not sure it. You rush a paint job, you get a lousy paint job.

[@currently_dead]

@@CaptainXavier would it be ok to use multiple coats of vinyl dye?

[@CaptainXavier]

@@currently_dead sure? Why wouldn't it be?

[@currently_dead]

@@CaptainXavier the way you said it was the base coat, I thought you meant it could only be a base coat. Another question. Does the vinyl dye work on the (sanded down) glossy plastic used for stock attachment points on springers? And if I used flat black dye and gloss clear coat, would it look like gloss black? I know it's a lot of questions but I'm doing my first 2 mods at the same time. Mediator and Stryfe, both of which are getting painted.

[@maxmathena4417]

what can I use for precise painting? I've heard that enamel paint work pretty well. whats the best brand?

[@CaptainXavier]

I use model paints. I know nothing about the brands. I was given a set about 20 years ago and they still have not run out.

[@shadowsa2b]

sorry if you mentioned this and i spaced on it, but is there any formulaic difference between paint and primer? and does primer interfere with dye absorption?

[@CaptainXavier]

No idea, you would need to talk to a chemical engineer.

[@yavvn4761]

What if you want to do a white paint job then go in with detail and smaller paints to do battle camo

[@CaptainXavier]

Then prime in grey first to cover the original color. They a coat of white. Then your detailing.

[@phamilyphun1367]

If I paint a white pre existing stripe black will it show?

[@KenkageJack]

8:44

[@nerfeclipsisdraco8101]

can you do a double recon/retaliator/reconMII similar to walkoms double alphatrooper i tried to nad couldn't get the catch to work

[@CaptainRedbeard89]

Can I use this paint for rubber like plastic as well

[@bricktv8272]

Do one on shell integrations

[@gamerguy425]

painting generally seems 10,000x more effort than it's worth to do it right, and then no matter how careful you are, something INEVITABLY screws up and inevitably scratches off. there are frequently areas that are really difficult to paint on nerf guns, it takes a lot of artistic skill to put something together that is generally aesthetically pleasing; in other words it takes a lot of time and commitment to not end up with something worse than what you started with.

[@CaptainXavier]

+William thus, I paint it black, hand paint some details, let nature tale its course. :P

[@randikae13]

If I’m in a big shop garage do I need a mask? Or will a rag or just regular paint mask work

[@CaptainXavier]

How much to you care about your lungs? As long as it is well ventilated you should be fine.

[@santablanca3830]

If I’m painting a magazine how do I get the magazine entirely black including the part that goes into the mag well

[@CaptainXavier]

I would recommend trying. Painting the top part will almost certainly cause it to stick or at the very least the paint will get scratched off. You might try vinyl dye as it is generally a thinner layer

[@santablanca3830]

Captain Xavier thanks captain

[@SmokeyGalaxy]

So what your saying is that I can sand my Nerf gun, lightly spray paint it gun with black Vinyl comeback tape it off were i want some of it to be black like the dragon head im doing to then spray paint it with metallic maroon, add the details like chrome silver and weathering, to then finish it off with a clear coat? Anything im missing?

[@CaptainXavier]

+SmokeyLongBarrel nope, sounds right.

[@SmokeyGalaxy]

thanks

[@SmokeyGalaxy]

Oh and when you talked about clear coat you said that a matte would change the gloss, is there a rust-oleum clear coat that just makes a protective seal?

[@afterburner44]

If i paint a Demolisher rocket launcher, does it affect performance?

[@CaptainXavier]

Only if you paint it red, yellow, purple. Red makes it go faster, yellow makes it explode bigger, purple makes it harder to see.

[@evangillette199]

I have an old rapidstrike, and the battery port is corroded. Would you be willing to trade for a nightfinder with k26 and no air restrictors? If not I also have a recon and a hammer shot I am willing to send.

[@CaptainXavier]

I might

[@abijahgribble]

If using the vinyl spray since it dyes. Then would primer still be good to use?

[@CaptainXavier]

No. I use Vinyl dye AS my primer.

[@abijahgribble]

@@CaptainXavier so the vinyl does good enough with no primer and all I need to do is sand/prep and spray? Wow almost too easy!

[@jaydenedwards4996]

And cap u are lucky!! The rustolum costs 9$ and vinyl dye close to 15

[@jaydenedwards4996]

In canada

[@mdzl70]

Do you need to prime if you're using the duplicolor?

[@Alexplainow]

Rather messy spot spray but we are can spraying so.....

[@shuswjdndnfnfbfnfvegeheg1930]

Do you have a video on logo removal?

[@CaptainXavier]

Other than just lots and lots of sanding?

[@williamstephenson8811]

What grit of sandpaper do you recommend?

[@CaptainXavier]

At least 220. Higher if you want a smoother finish.

[@ewgeldfocker]

If you don't have goo gone, you can use peanut butter and sunlight!

[@CaptainXavier]

...weird...but good to know

[@fengzuahuezaozhinshanchi6176]

Hey guys what would happen if I didn't sand down the nerf gun , also is it possible to paint a whole nerf gun with just acrylics?

[@toaster2940]

Sanding helps it stick,so the paint may wear quicker, also it's possible but may take a while

[@THISISSPARTA827]

9:13, just bust out a pot of Testors enamel paint and go over it without all the sanding?

[@shuswjdndnfnfbfnfvegeheg1930]

What tape do I use for two tone paint jobs

[@CaptainXavier]

Blue masking tape.

[@christinebeech4723]

Love the videos

[@MatthewLombardi84]

Good vid. How do you think it would work if I put a base layer of say silver vinyl paint. Then a layer of lesser black and gently sanded the corners? Is it likely not would look there is metal under the black? Anyone tried this?

[@CaptainXavier]

Worth a try.

[@jaydenedwards4996]

And if you are Canadian, canadian tire has duplicolor

[@sgtmcguffin4930]

Thank you for everything that you do to help and entertain us

[@Crowe0920]

Please tell me I am not the only one who sings, "shake your booty," while I shake my spray paint lol

[@mahkigervais1389]

Your not the only one

[@conall90]

My question how about Hydro dipping?

[@CaptainXavier]

What about it? It is a completely different technique that I have never tried. But it works well on blasters.

[@conall90]

I'm looking at giving my blaster a camo pattern, a blue for main none sniping blasters and a regular camo for the blasters I plan to snipe with.

[@harrisontashjian752]

What is enamel paint and is it good

[@Migael4]

How long does each layer of paint take to dry?

[@CaptainXavier]

Depends on weather and location.

[@blades9937]

What about model paint?? 🤔

[@CaptainXavier]

I use it for detailing.

[@blades9937]

Captain Xavier that makes sense.