Painting this vest. Will paint even work?

Desmodus · February 2nd, 2011, 14:09

Hey all, I searched all around the net regarding the painting of this vest, but haven't really come up with anything besides dying it, which appears to be a time-consuming process.

I've had this vest since like.. '06 and recently I've been interested in painting it. The material of this vest according to the tag is 100% polyester. I'm not the best with paints.. would a spraypaint like krylon stick to this well?

Vest in question:

thanks!

Ballcancer · February 2nd, 2011, 14:18

It should stick, I had the same LBV in 3 color jungle cam and I spray painted it OD with some tan/khaki it stuck but also took quite a bit of paint to do so. The only part that I painted was the back portion for a water bladder i canableized it or that part and hooked it up to my rig paint is still there and it was painted well before last summer

Cifyra · February 2nd, 2011, 14:23

you should look into some disperse dyes

MilanWG · February 2nd, 2011, 14:25

Krylon will work, there are some nice painted rigs on http://gearsoc.com

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8185/img2446f.jpg

Desmodus · February 2nd, 2011, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Krylon will work, there are some nice painted rigs on http://gearsoc.com

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8185/img2446f.jpg

Nice link!

I will look into some painting techniques for this, I really like that well used look with the black starting to creep back out.

MilanWG · February 2nd, 2011, 15:02

No prob

You have to use your painted gear a lot to get that look - but it does look awesome!

ShelledPants · February 2nd, 2011, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Con3jo

Nice link!

I will look into some painting techniques for this, I really like that well used look with the black starting to creep back out.

The technique:

1. Paint it.

2. Use it.

Danke · February 2nd, 2011, 15:32

I Kryloned a few black and green things (even the black buckles). It goes well but it can take a lot of paint. Get a few cans, go slow and be ready for it to take a while since a lot of thin coats gives a better result than one heavy coat.

I hung stuff up in a tree, sprayed it and left it for a few hours. Then sprayed it again and so on. I left it outside till all the smell was gone.

SteelToe · February 2nd, 2011, 15:54

Did any of that flake off later?

MilanWG · February 2nd, 2011, 15:57

Does not flake at all - the paint absorbs/soaks into the cordura.

Might want to give the buckles a quick hit of very light sanding.

rc_p120 · February 2nd, 2011, 16:01

You can also dye it. I read on some forum that dudes have used something called 'Rit dye' with good results. I used Tintex dye from Shoppers drug mart on a chest rig, going from tan to black, and it was left looking gray. The material is also alot stiffer after the process.

I would recommend just spray painting that mofo, it's quicker and easy and will probably work better and you can always tough it up later if you feel like being fancy.

FOX_111 · February 2nd, 2011, 16:03

It will rub off a little with use/abrasion.
But it will stay on. You will have a dirty used look though.

the_griffinator · February 2nd, 2011, 16:08

Anyone have a source for Krylon camo sprays? Last time I checked my local home improvement stores did not have them. I have a vest that needs to painted as well.

MilanWG · February 2nd, 2011, 16:12

Canadian Tire stocks Krylon Camo paints

the_griffinator · February 2nd, 2011, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Canadian Tire stocks Krylon Camo paints

Sweet, thanks. Thats the only one I did not check, now that I think of it... and It makes the most sense to find it there...doh.

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February 2nd, 2011, 14:09	#1
Desmodus Mexifaggot Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Meadowvale, Mississauga, Ontario	Painting this vest. Will paint even work? Hey all, I searched all around the net regarding the painting of this vest, but haven't really come up with anything besides dying it, which appears to be a time-consuming process. I've had this vest since like.. '06 and recently I've been interested in painting it. The material of this vest according to the tag is 100% polyester. I'm not the best with paints.. would a spraypaint like krylon stick to this well? Vest in question: thanks! __________________ Guardians of Asgaard - KF25 - Primaries: LCT AK74MN w/SKTBR, VFC M4 SOPMOD Block 2 Secondary: Latino heat, TM Glock 17

February 2nd, 2011, 14:18	#2
Ballcancer Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gravenhurst, ON	It should stick, I had the same LBV in 3 color jungle cam and I spray painted it OD with some tan/khaki it stuck but also took quite a bit of paint to do so. The only part that I painted was the back portion for a water bladder i canableized it or that part and hooked it up to my rig paint is still there and it was painted well before last summer __________________

February 2nd, 2011, 14:25	#4
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	Krylon will work, there are some nice painted rigs on http://gearsoc.com http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8185/img2446f.jpg __________________

February 2nd, 2011, 14:23	#3
Cifyra Iskaryot Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mississauga/Ottawa	you should look into some disperse dyes

February 2nd, 2011, 15:02	#6
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	No prob You have to use your painted gear a lot to get that look - but it does look awesome! __________________

February 2nd, 2011, 15:32	#8
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I Kryloned a few black and green things (even the black buckles). It goes well but it can take a lot of paint. Get a few cans, go slow and be ready for it to take a while since a lot of thin coats gives a better result than one heavy coat. I hung stuff up in a tree, sprayed it and left it for a few hours. Then sprayed it again and so on. I left it outside till all the smell was gone. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

February 2nd, 2011, 15:54	#9
SteelToe AKA ExtraExtra Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario	Did any of that flake off later?

February 2nd, 2011, 15:57	#10
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	Does not flake at all - the paint absorbs/soaks into the cordura. Might want to give the buckles a quick hit of very light sanding. __________________

February 2nd, 2011, 16:01	#11
rc_p120 Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	You can also dye it. I read on some forum that dudes have used something called 'Rit dye' with good results. I used Tintex dye from Shoppers drug mart on a chest rig, going from tan to black, and it was left looking gray. The material is also alot stiffer after the process. I would recommend just spray painting that mofo, it's quicker and easy and will probably work better and you can always tough it up later if you feel like being fancy. __________________ SILENT PULSE My archived Buy and Sell user ratings

February 2nd, 2011, 16:03	#12
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	It will rub off a little with use/abrasion. But it will stay on. You will have a dirty used look though. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

February 2nd, 2011, 16:08	#13
the_griffinator Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Belleville Ont.	Anyone have a source for Krylon camo sprays? Last time I checked my local home improvement stores did not have them. I have a vest that needs to painted as well. __________________ bLaRg.

February 2nd, 2011, 16:12	#14
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	Canadian Tire stocks Krylon Camo paints __________________

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