hoppy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi I am looking for a cheap and easy way to stress and age some fresh stencilling that needs to be done on a jeep trailer if anyone can help please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Papav66 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Try dabbing on some scumble glaze with a sponge to give the look of cracked paint, but test first. Best I luck Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mike65 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Leave it for 20 years that should do the trick. Seriously you will probably get some assistance from the modelling fraternity on here. They seem to be very good at doing it on a small scale. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ivor Ramsden Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Dab it over with strong tea! A bit of milk will help it to stick. I was told this by a movie props guy. Or if you've got access to spraying equipment give it a coat of dirty thinners. In each case, the more times you do it, the stronger the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 trustmeimamechanic Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just let me paint it ..... mine always looks "aged" when i spray something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Use a dirty paint brush in the first place! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rangie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Use a dirty paint brush in the first place! :-D Yes, but the bits of sweepings/sawdust/dead spiders are a real giveaway........ :-D Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Seriously, rub a bit if dust into the bristles then wipe with a cloth and dip in paint. It does give a rough aged finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ian M Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Depending on the type of paint you are using there are a couple of ways of doing it. If you are brushing a 'household' paint, like you use for wood and metal in t'ouse, Get to the paint store and by some Gummy Arabicum. Its a clear 'paint' that you paint onto the base colour- When dry paint the final colour over it. Tip: If you paint the arabicum left to right, paint the top coat top to bottom, so the brush strokes cross, it works better that way. Also a thick layer of Arabicum will give large cracks and flakes, a thin layer loads of fine cracks and flakes. If you would rather spray, you can actually by rattle cans of crackle paint. Ian M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 timbo Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I almost hesitate to say this BUT....surely if you are trying to make it look as it woukd have looked in the war the paintwork would have been fresh and clean (initially at least)...!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Garrison Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If you are wanting to age white markings the method is very simply. White is the worst colour to use for any military application as, due to typical circumstances, doesn't stay white for long. Simply begin (or go over) with off white. Don't be to pedantic about small runs and bleeds as they were never perfect in the first place. The tea bag or coffee staining will work on many surfaces but some paints will not take the staining. And make sure when staining the whole area is stained gradually, nothing worse than a stark white number with the bottom corner stained to look old and the rest is brand new. You can take things further with a paint scraper or knife and gently chip the paint edges as if used. This will expose 'new' paint underneath that will then require darkening or staining to look realistic. Other methods are to simply overexaggerate the daily use. Bump into it with a spare jerry can (on purpose) find a dusty dirt track and have fun ( I understand the hop farm may have some suitable areas about now ) Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 timbo Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Just had a thought based on an old modelling trick which might or might not work in full scale.. Get a tin of yer missus cheapest hairspray, and spray lightly from a distance the area you want to paint - dont overdo it! Put your stencil on and paint away. Wait for the paint to dry and then you will be able to rub the hairspray off with a wet cloth, leaving a nicely patchy finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am looking for a cheap and easy way to stress and age some fresh stencilling that needs to be done on a jeep trailer if anyone can help please.
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