Rub-N-Buff

krillindb

Active Hunter

• Sep 8, 2003

• #101

Well, i got my RNB today. I tried it on my test piece and in my opinoin this stuff blows. It made no diffrence to my armor whatsoever. I followed the directions on the package and all the stuff did was make my hand silver. I am using it on my aluminum spray painted sintra armor. What am I doing wrong? And how do you get it to look weathered with the black "grease?" marks?

Edit: after working with it all afternoon, i got it to work and it looks great but i still can't figure out how to get it to look like it is weathered.

Thanks

 

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wanabe a fett

Active Hunter

• Sep 8, 2003

• #102

I used Treasure Gold #3070 Pewter in place of R&B.
I like it. It's easy to use but it's a little dark for some people. It runs about 3.50 each but it goes a long way. You can get it at Michael's and Wal*Mart.
http://photos.yahoo.com/wanabeafett

 

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BountyHunter185

Active Hunter

• Sep 8, 2003

• #103

The rub n buff doesn't add the black weathering. The rub n buff is just used to make your armor look like real metal. To achieve the weathered look, you want a black acrylic paint. Water down the paint a little, and then with your finger or something else smear the black paint on where you think there needs to be weathering (mainly around the edges of the armor). If it doesn't look right to you then wipe it off quickly with a tissue. do this all over the armor until your satisfied.
I'm sure someone else will chime in and fill you in on how they did it also.
Hope this Helps

 

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krillindb

Active Hunter

• Sep 8, 2003

• #104

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Thanks for clearing that up BountyHunter185. I will do just that.

Thanks!

 

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obi sean kenobi

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 30, 2003

• #105

I used vlack rub n buff for weathering and it looked pretty sweet.
sean

 

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Komar

Guest

• Jan 7, 2004

• #106

Soju wrote:
Here's where I finally ordered my R&B from.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz271/02/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=2758

They have reasonable prices, no minimum order, and the shipping cost isn't crazy expensive. YAY!!!!

Click to expand...

I tried these guys, but they don't ship to Canada. Apparently wax is a 'hazardous substance'. I'm not impressed...

Anybody know of any Canadian shops selling this stuff? I found this one:

http://www.currys.com/artistsmaterial/prodinfo.asp?SubcatID=818&catID=7

 

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Star Wars Chick

Sr Hunter

• Jan 7, 2004

• #107

Of course - haven't you heard of those horrible waxing accidents :wacko

 

Foxbatkllr

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 7, 2004

• #108

Depends on how you're using the wax...

 

bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 7, 2004

• #109

You can find it at Michael's in Canada.

 

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Komar

Guest

• Jan 7, 2004

• #110

Cripes. My wife just clued me in that there's a Michael's down the road from our place. I'd never heard of it before. Go figure

Thanks for the help, guys.

 

Skalen Fehl

Active Hunter

• Apr 19, 2004

• #111

*bump*

Well, I'm going to rub soon, but I haven't seen any posts about what you all used to buff. I'll likely rub with my palm, like most have suggested, would a leather glove work as well to rub? What about buffing? What is the best buffing method/material you all have used? Please help!

 

Foxbatkllr

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 19, 2004

• #112

Most people buff with their hand. Obi-Sean Kenobi used an old cotton t-shirt with great success. However, I tried that method and it didn't work too well for me. So I suggest the palm.

 

Star Wars Chick

Sr Hunter

• Apr 19, 2004

• #113

I too used my palm as anything else can leave a bit of a mark on there.

 

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trooperkev

Active Hunter

• Apr 20, 2004

• #114

i have started to use the rub and buff and i think it works really well. just make sure that you have primed the area and sanded it to a nice very very smooth surface. this helps in the buffing process. it looks great afterwards.

hey mirax didnt u say that u clear coated yours after it was done? how did it turn out?

kevin

 

Star Wars Chick

Sr Hunter

• Apr 20, 2004

• #115

No, I did not clear coat it. The clear coat dulls the finish.

 

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trooperkev

Active Hunter

• Apr 20, 2004

• #116

so do u have any problem with the paint rubbing off? if so how do we combat that?

kevin

sorry to keep bringing up the same subjects.

 

SEEKER

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 20, 2004

• #117

it's all good kev. this is what this board is all about. sharing info. you have to rub the sucker really hard. member that the r&b is a wax. so the more heat and more it will stick to your armor.

 

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trooperkev

Active Hunter

• Apr 20, 2004

• #118

great tips. all of you. i think mirax has a great idea in the other thread on sharing tips. i cant wait to show everyone the new jango when it is done. helmet should be done by the end of next week.

kevin

 

HeadlessHunter

Well-Known Hunter

• Jun 9, 2004

• #119

Has anyone in the uk found a supplier of rubb n buff? If not can anyone help me out? Id really like to do my helmet with it, I just finished spraying it with a chrome silver but it doesnt look anywhere near as good as the ones I've seen on the board that have been 'buffed. Pleeeease help me

Joe

 

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Jango Wes

Well-Known Hunter

• Jun 9, 2004

• #120

I don't know if the websites have it, but try michael's or hobby lobby. You might try a search for "silver leaf" as it's also called.

Wes

 

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