spatter paint effect

[96720]

Knowing that Rustoleum doesn't like to be applied thickly what paint or type of paint would be recommended in creating a spatter effect finish? The base coats would be Rustoleum Primer and thinned Rustoleum Top Coat.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: spatter paint effect

At one time there was a product available in a rattle can, the store I bought it at stopped carrying though, so Google it.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: spatter paint effect

like this

Webbing Spray - | Krylon

 

[GT1000000]

Re: spatter paint effect

With a bit of practice you could do a good spatter effect using Rustoleum...
Lay down your base color, preferably a section that you can work on which will remain wet while you apply your spatters...
Like I said some practice, not only with the technique but with how thin to make the spatter/accent color...
You will want it to be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 as thick as the base color so as it dries, it becomes part of the base color/ same level...
Most spatter jobs are done with a base color and as many as 2-4 accent/spatter colors...
Several tools can be used to apply the spatter...a brush with the hairs cut short, dragged perpendicular to the edge of a card or thin piece of wood...a toothbrush and create the spatter with your fingernail, I have also used a stick, dip it in the thinned accent paint, let some of it drip off in the paint and then drip and sling it around on the surface...
Once you get the hang of it, it is fun to do and the results can be quite impressive...
If you want to work faster, you can get an assistant and each of you practices a part of the technique until you feel confident enough to do the main surface...
Oh and BTW, mask off any areas you don't want to get spattered...it can get messy...
Whichever direction you go, we'd love to see pics of the job!
Good Luck and Have Fun!
GT1M

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: spatter paint effect

I got a nice effect on mine using Rustoleum, a Wallpaper Glue brush, and a stick. I put 1/4" of Paint in a Cake Pan dipped the brush in the paint the held the brush about 1 foot above the deck and tapped it with the stick. Took a bit of practice to figure out how hard to hit it, but after a while I got the hang of it and I was able to get a very consistent spatter pattern. Turned out very well.

 

[73Chrysler105]

Re: spatter paint effect

Nothing to Add just coming along for the ride. Nice job WOG

 

[96720]

Re: spatter paint effect

Thank you very much for all the great advice I really appreciated it. Guess I'll do some experimenting thinning, using different brushes and spatter technique. If all fails there's always that Krylon Webbing Spray that I can fall back on. I was always imagining the spatter to be somewhat textured or raised but it must only be possible with gelcoat?

 

[IUPapabear]

Re: spatter paint effect

If you are wanting to use a rattle can, and some practice, you can use a tongue depressor held at an angle to the spray head, but very close. You are essentially bouncing the paint off the stick. If you own an airbrush you can do the same thing.
It takes some practice and you will have to wipe off the stick often as paint will drip from it onto your work and cause larger blots.

 

[minuteman62-64]

Re: spatter paint effect

I use HF chip brushes - usually 1 1/2" and Rustoleum thinned to about 50%. As noted above, dip in paint & tap off excess (trial and error) then tap brush against a stick (again trial and error as to how hard and how far to hold brush above surface).

See below on rear seats - I was trying to match the splatter job on the inside of the hull. I didn't worry about the thickness of the splatter because I was looking for a little "texture" in the surface.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: spatter paint effect

Thank you very much for all the great advice I really appreciated it. Guess I'll do some experimenting thinning, using different brushes and spatter technique. If all fails there's always that Krylon Webbing Spray that I can fall back on. I was always imagining the spatter to be somewhat textured or raised but it must only be possible with gelcoat?

are you wanting to have raised sections?

I have played with WD-40 nozzles with the tube on a rattle can of paint in the past for splatter effects. however it was a fine line between splatter and a steady stream of paint depending on how much propellant was left in the can.

 

[96720]

Re: spatter paint effect

Thanks again for all the input. Now I need the time to experiment with the ideas you've given me.

are you wanting to have raised sections?

I have played with WD-40 nozzles with the tube on a rattle can of paint in the past for splatter effects. however it was a fine line between splatter and a steady stream of paint depending on how much propellant was left in the can.

Yes, I was thinking of "raised sections" but the thought of a thick spatter of un-thinned rustoleum wouldn't be the best of ideas?? I'll give that WD-40 nozzle a try and see what happens.

 

[jimmy wise]

Re: spatter paint effect

another old trick is a feather duster.....just get the tips in the paint and roll it lightly looks nice and can go fast to

 

[m casey stock]

Re: spatter paint effect

I used Spatter paint. You can still purchase it at your local auto parts store, at least you can around here at Advance. That is what I used in the interior of my DuraCraft. I don't know if that is the look you are after, but it was what was originally inside the hull, so I stayed with it. When I first saw it I thought "that looks like what they used to put inside trunks on old model cars" and wondered if it was still available, so I picked up the phone and sure enough, Yep and they had several different color options.



This is the light gray spatter (wish I had a better shot) it dries to a real hard shell finish, so it can take some abuse, like what you would expect in a trunk.

 

[96720]

Re: spatter paint effect

Mahalo guys I'll try to post some pics when I'm done with my rebuild.