Prop Painting | The Smuggler's Paint List

[@DHGamerMR]

More great tips! Thank you for sharing. Finding this channel has been one of the best things to come out of all this isolation and quarantine time from the last year.

[@blizatrex]

A great bit of information One of the things about the Rustoleum that people have a problem with is it does not go well with other brands so as long as you keep it together it works well. Liquitex basics are my favorite paint for most things.

[@willmfrank]

For weathering with water-based paint, add a drop or two of Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid, from the dishwasher detergent aisle. It acts as a wetting agent to pull your weathering paint into all the little panel lines and divots and scratches. Shout out to Jeremy at Black Magic Craft for that tip.

[@mercury1076]

I've been modelling for years, but I just learnt more in that 15 minute video than I have in the last ten years. Every day's a school day. Thank you Brian for putting this videos together and educating me.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So happy it was helpful for you. Thank you!

[@lycanfpv9530]

Krink, ironlak,Montana spray paints have wide variety of colors not to mention also come in very small paint markers and cans. Adam savage used some on few episodes with that other guy. Kink, ironclad make very good metal colors. I'm new to prop building but my 1st 2 projects are dekkers blaster and BD1

[@deannaatkinson3004]

I’ve been Geek-e-cated again. I love these classes, Professor Brian. I’ve learned so much from you, as well as other makers. It’s been years since my brain has been so lit up.

[@TheRealVolk]

I’m new to the maker world and have been holding onto a 30” plastic K-2SO that I’d love to modify and weather to make it my own personal security droid. These recommendations will put me on a solid track. Thank you, Brian! 🐾

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's great to hear! So glad it was helpful!

[@GarlandLym]

Brian, awesome Geekification episode. I love the clarity of not just the paints you use, but how and why you choose them...to include specificity on paints used based on scale of project. I feel confident with spray paints, but the air brush seems intimidating. I have watched a lot of videos about them...it seems there is so much contention on use, brand, mixtures, parts, that it seems the only way to learn is spend a few hundred bucks and experiment. Again, thanks as always for taking complicated things and breaking them down into simple themes with context.

[@jfre90c0195]

Brian, you continue to inform, educate and empower THIS chubby geek's off world view!

[@whitemando5972]

I use all of those rattle cans with one addition being Matte black. Thanks for the Geek-E-Cation!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

yeah, the matte black is a great one too! Thank you!

[@whitemando5972]

@@TheSmugglersRoom don’t thank me, you’re my main inspiration for making something out of nothing....

[@antdanny]

Just found this channel. I am so in love with your content!! It just gives me this comfy geek feeling. Love it

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yay! Thank you! So glad you are enjoying it!

[@tedhead1042]

Thanks for sharing! Glad to see the options I'm recommended.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Whoohoo! Hope it was helpful!

[@johnnysideasofthings3809]

Greeblies, so that was the word. Thanks for the tricks and tips with the painting technique. It is always a pleasure to learn from the master jedi.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@Rogue-productionsCoUk]

Awesome advice - came 2 days too late for me as I sprayed a generic lacquer over my nice Molotow chrome Cylon head and turned it into dull silver.. Alclad II is now inbound! Loving your work and thanks!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Thank you! I'm taking notes!😁👍🏿

[@jackwriter1908]

Helpful as always. Thanks, it will be really good in a few weeks for me.

[@ivangonzales5667]

Thanks for share this great review of paints, is very usefull without a doubt 👏👏😉👍

[@yepitsme99999]

Can't thank you enough for this video! :) This answered soooo many questions :) Thank you again and looking forward to more videos! :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kieranclarke135]

Thanks heaps Brian. Exactly what I needed.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad it helped!

[@TonyBloke247]

As always Brian, a great educational video that's got me going away with more tips n tricks for the next time I build something outta nothing 🤜🤯🤛

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad to help!!!

[@fernandocotto8706]

Super useful. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@fullentony]

Thanks for sharing some of the specifics Brian! I used the smoky beige on all my falcon pads and love how they turned out! I have the red primer too and am looking forward to using it on an upcoming build. One of these days I might dive into the airbrushing because I love what you have done with a lot of the weathering. Especially the falcon bench. Fantastic content as always! Thanks you awesome geek!! :)

[@DiverDownFL]

I am using rust-oleum primer, Montana and Alclad on my imperial droid build. Thanks for the info on the other products!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome! So glad it was useful!

[@DiverDownFL]

Question for you, I have primed and painted my 3d printed parts, but getting these small pinholes. The surface feels smooth, so I sprayed one of the pieces with the Montana varnish, the pinholes are not covered up. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I like the Alclad sealant with Molotow chrome ink. Another trick from Adam Savage for a great chrome effect.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES! That is a great combination!

[@mahhubbard]

Thanks for the info, I went to the hobby shop and bought 1/2 oz for $6:00 dollars. I’m still in shock. That was the cheap stuff.

[@bobp5356]

Great video. Thanks for the information.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Our pleasure!

[@alleni2476]

I started using the Vallejo Metal Color paints last year and I love them. It's hard to beat that Alclad look, but I'll settle for the difference if it means I can use acrylics. They look amazing coming out of an airbrush, but they also brush on very well. They're thin and flow well, so it sorta self levels. The brush strokes really aren't an issue. My only beef is that no one near me sells them, and their (usually 3rd party) price on Amazon seems to be climbing. They were about $9 when I first found them, but now they're about $13-15 each.

[@joshuatrujillo1888]

Dropping that Saturday knowledge. 👏👏👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

on Sunday no less LOL! Thanks bro!

[@Serenityindailylife]

The alclad clear does change the color and reflectivity of paint. We checked it with a laser scanner for paint matching. I had said it for years and people said no, i paint museum models for a few museums. I also painted a few for the us government. It changes it slightly. I prefer to use a clearcoat made for woodworking named varthane. It does a very good job. Dont put anything over metallics though, they get changed by everything. 3m makes a good clearcoat made for touchups and it is the best. It is a 2k clear so it doesnt last long. Theres a german company that makes a chrome that looks like real chrome. We painted a full sized 3d printed bumper for a dusenberg that was in a display and used that paint, it looked original so close that jay leno was asking where we found a bumper because he needed one for one of his projects. It was that good.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Outstanding, thank you for the tips. Much appreciated!!!

[@ScottKraft]

Another spray paint tip if you get confused because they’ve updated the look/artwork on the can: the name of the coir can always be found near the barcode on the back of the can.

[@quixoticjedi942]

RLM 26 is actually an aircraft camouflage paint used by the German Luftwaffe in WW2. RLM stands for Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium which was in charge of development and production of all aircraft developed, designed and built in Germany at that time. I love Valejo paints. I recently started building models again and found out that my favorite paints were no longer available and I searched everywhere for replacements. Valejo was the overall winner.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

whoa! I had no idea. Thanks for that info!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Great stuff dude

[@leonardocastro4354]

Great video.

[@roncasallas3411]

Awsome video bro. Great info.. gonna help me on my project!! Thanks brother!!

[@CGRTist]

Thanks so much for making this video, Brian! Good information here!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome my friend. We are really hoping these geek-e-cations are helpful for you!

[@georgemartinez1720]

Have you evet eork with neon paint to add glow and have you ever mix Food Coloring with the paint

[@TheVas76]

I use the red rust primer all the time. It was the only color Walmart had at the time, but I ended up really liking it and using it on most of my projects. I just got a 6 pack not too long ago.

[@TheVas76]

And speaking of Alclad, Klear Koat is wonderful. I've noticed that most rattle can clear coats definitely dull chrome paint. I love that Klear Koat doesn't.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I love the rust primer too!

[@mandar3567]

Cool!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

hope it was helpful!

[@NorMandalArms]

I use Rust-oleum as well, and rub-n-buff, I need to get acrylics lol

[@stevehyt]

This was a SUPER useful vid!

[@celticht32]

alot of problems people have with rattle can paints is they don't shake it correctly... I would suggest making a can shaking rig out of a 3" pvc tube a cap and a bolt and nut.... put it on my drill run it for awhile and never have an issue with rustoleum or any other rattle can...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Good point Chris. And also I should have mentioned warming up the paint. So many folks shake a couple of times and spray cold. Warming the paint really helps too! Thanks for the share!

[@berogersjr]

This was so AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for this, Brian. This will definitely help me with my projects! You guys are great!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Great to hear!

[@durandanne-john6621]

Dear Brian do you know paints of Hammerlite ! You can have in this marck paints in " pot " or in cans like the Rustoleum . The pallet is amazing and all the mettalic paints are very beautyfull . I don't know if this marck is sold in USA but it worthy chase this one on e-market. Stay healthy and take care of you and your family ! Good luck from France.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I've never heard of them, but I really appreciate the tip. I will check it out! Thank you much!

[@PrimalEdge]

Groovy video

[@msricec]

Great video brian. Geeks are cool

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yes they are! Thanks for watching!

[@mariemeyer2885]

Just love me some Geek-E-Cation!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad to hear that. Thank you so much!

[@tam653m]

THAT SHIRT!

[@nickboylen6873]

Rustoleum seems a very good paint to me - it gave by far the easiest, smartest and most robust results of all the “standard” aerosol paints when building up the mechanical or chassis components on my Land Rovers.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I agree, I love the stuff!

[@msricec]

Brian's proof that geeks can be cool.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Thank you for that!

[@deannaatkinson3004]

I thought all geeks are cool. Maybe it’s just the perspective of a lifelong geek.

[@shiny7630]

Hi Brian, what about the top coat you use ? do you always put one or not ? like spay lacquer or clear finish ? thx

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I do typically apply a top coat. I mentioned the Allclad sealer as a good option, it if you don’t have an airbrush you can use the Rustoleum sealers, they have a variety of finishes; gloss, semi-gloss, and satin. I use them more often than anything else.

[@PaganWizard]

11:00 To get THEEE ABSOLUTE BEST chrome look out of that Alclad chrome paint, is to first, cover it with the Alclad clear gloss paint. This is actually going to dull the finish a little bit, because it does not dry to a nice smooth finish. If you were to look at it under strong magnification, you'd see that it looks rather bumpy, which diffuses the chrome finish. Your next step, is going to be the expensive step. Use USC SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear, this is a 2 part acrylic spray paint in a rattle can that costs $24 and up depending where you buy it. The easiest place to find it is on Amazon. This is going to give you the bright chrome look out of that Alclad paint that you were looking for. A word or six of of caution about 2K paint. Make sure that you apply a very light coat at first, followed by a second coat a little heavier, followed by an EVEN third wet coat. If you end up with a run DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT UNTIL THE CLEAR COAT IS COMPLETELY DRY!! Then use a new single edge razor blade, or a new X-acto blade, to scrape any runs. If you have a speck of dust or a bug, gently remove it, then, using a clean cotton swab, dab a tiny drop of clear coat over the "hole" and let it merge into the void. Also, once you puncture the internal can, you only have about 2 hours before the product solidifies in the can. The very short shelf life once this paint is mixed, is what makes it so expensive, so it's probably a really good idea to line up at least a few projects that you want to spray before mixing the can. This is hands down the best clear coat I have ever used. BTW, you CAN NOT apply 2K paint directly to the Alclad chrome paint, it will destroy it, ask me how I know, but it won't harm the Allclad clear coat........I know, it's very (science.......not fiction) strange.

[@fleckione-workinprogress4249]

very useful tips!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andy_warb]

I've always wanted to know... does rub n buff come off in your hands after application or does it set hard like a normal paint?

[@georgemartinez1720]

What paint do use for brush on work with small detail

[@sketchyguynv]

Hey Brian! Thanks for this video! Quick question, have you ever thought of making a spray paint warmer?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Always my friend. Little tub of warm water to give a little heat to the paint and BAM! Perfect flowing paint. Friend don’t let friends spray with cold paint 😜

[@chefbennyj]

When will you do a full room tour?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

When we have more than a couple of walls and a total mess cleaned up! LOL. We still have a very long way to go before the full room is ready for a tour. But we are getting there.

[@lt.danhooper1635]

Ok I'm making a prop for my friend for Christmas. Its a container/organizer, that's gonna be a weathered silver with a black Imperial logo. But I can't figure out how to make the stencil. The cutouts of the logo are the part that's giving me trouble. The only thing I could come up with so far is to glue the cutouts of the stencil to the box with a glue stick, and simply peel them up once the paint is dry (just like you do with stained glass). Any tips?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You could use the glue stick, but I might suggest using a spray adhesive. The key is getting a good seal on all the edges so the paint doesn’t bleed under the edges. Another great tip is to lay down your stencil and then spray it with a clear sealer first. Let that dry. You do this because it seals the edges. Then when you spray your finish color you won’t have any bleed through around the edges.

[@lt.danhooper1635]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Ok that makes a lot of sense, thanks!

[@georgemartinez1720]

They are acrylic house paintbis latex

[@nilsbaert5804]

You Geek-e-cations are rolling man!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We really hope they are helping!

[@georgemartinez1720]

Have you ise Craft Acrylic paint

[@ProjectCambrian]

Artist's Tip for Acrylic paint saving. Be it in a Tube or a Tub, WIPE the Rim and LID of Excess Paint after Each Use. A little bit of paint left in the threads can make opening jars and caps difficult or even Break the caps and lids trying to get them off. Also for TUBS. Have a piece of Plastic Wrap to seal your paint tubs with. Sure you could just slap it over the top and put on the lid, but That WON'T save your paint as it Leaves a pocket of Air inside. That air will make a skin out of the top layer of paint. PRESS your Plastic Wrap, a plastic shopping bag or even garbage bag plastic, cut to size will do, Right Down and Onto the Paint leaving No Air between the plastic and paint. As you run out of paint there's more room for air than paint in the tub. Without protection, the air dry effect will be Equal in Paint as to Air. So if your tub of paint is Half Empty, then without the plastic wrap that other half left Will ALL DRY OUT. This has happened to me a Bunch after not painting for a bit and moving a few times. Crack open tubs to find it's all dried out Yet lids were sealed. Leftover air inside dried out all the paint. I adopted the plastic wrap for my paint tubs and they can last and be Fresh for Years. Great tip if working on a tight budget.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome tip!! Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@septimus64]

Have you ever used graphite powder?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yes, it's great stuff!

[@Erik-pr2rf]

for my models i use Testors/duplicolor/Krylon fusion and wethering i use shoe polish .....

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

sweet

[@Erik-pr2rf]

@@TheSmugglersRoom either a Kitbash spaceship or a x wing model is coming soon

[@ysman3]

✌🏼

[@bearvassar6690]

I want to build a defiant from deep space nine would u please design it for me its 20ft long ×7ft tall ×7 1/2 ft wide please. Also can you tell me how to get awsome equipment for control panel and equipment along both walls

[@TheMartinGage]

How many credit hours do I need to get my Smuggler's Room Geek Degree?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hmmmm . . . . i'll have to think about that one!

[@ZenHulk]

I have this theory on channels that do tool videos or paint videos and it never turns out good. Shame you're one of my favorite channels. People want projects not half way done projects.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Not really sure I understand your comment, are you saying that talking about the tools or paint we use is a bad thing? Very confused . . .

[@remuslazar2033]

Can you make a heating system panel look like a Star Wars thing ?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

oooh, that could be fun!

[@remuslazar2033]

@@TheSmugglersRoom dew it

[@jlt08fab]

Could you potentially list your preferred air brush kit and condenser? Affiliate link so we can support this amazing channel?! Thanks in advance !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

we can indeed. Thank you so much!

[@skydanz10]

Brian, I love your work and can't wait to see each new video. I like your Geek-e-cation but really, shouldn't it be Geek-ucation or at least Geek-u-cation. Just sayin', it's your show. ;-)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks a bunch! We just really like Geek-e-cation ;)

[@skydanz10]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Ok! You got it! Quick question...do you primer raw prints or do you sand the raw print down first?