Stage 4 - Painting and weathering stage

NOTE: This full tutorial has been moved to my new blog at http://www.otakuandfit.com/stealth-iron-man-mk-vi-cosplay-made-w-fiberglass-and-foam-tutorial/

Stage 4 – Painting and weathering stage

Painted bicep – No clear coat

Materials I used:

• Automotive spray paint
• Automotive clear coat
• Detail paint brushes
• Black acrylic paint
• Rub N Buff pewter

Steps:

1. After each piece was primed and wet sanded with 400 grit, the piece is ready to paint
2. I applied 3 cost of spray paint, 10 minutes between coats
   

   Watching the paint dry

3. 30 minutes after the last coat of colored paint, I applied 3 coats of automotive clear to protect the paint and give it some extra shine
4. The next day, I used a small detail brush and acrylic black paint to “dirty” up the armor. I would apply the acrylic paint, then wipe off the excess with a wet rag.
5. The last part to give a damaged look is applying some Rub N Buff with a small detail brush and carefully rubbing off the excess to give a scratched metal effect
   

   Scuff marks (Rub N Buff) and black “dirt” (acrylic paint) applied

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