Modding Air brush custom painting - UK

Discussion in 'Modding' started by phinix, 24 Jul 2012.

  1. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Guys,

    do you know someone who's really good in air bursh painting in UK?
    Someone who could paint a nice picture on a case?

    I found few googling it, but they ain't cheap.. like £250 and higher..
     
  2. Atomic

    Atomic Gerwaff

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    Look for bike shops that do customs work, having art on the tank is pretty normal for them.
     
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    IIRC, Coolmiester has used a really good one before, maybe send him a PM about who he used?
     
  4. bulldogjeff

    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    Give Pablofunky a shout and see who does his work for him, who ever it is is bloody good.
     
  5. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    cheers I'll do that
     
  6. dunx

    dunx ITX is where it's at !

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    Ten years ago I knew a guy who charged £250 minimum back then... he did helmets for bikers mostly.

    dunx
     
  7. PabloFunky

    PabloFunky What's a Dremel?

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    Ello :idea:.

    You have Pm.

    As previous posts state airbrush by hand custom to high quality is expensive, but as i am so impressed with his work (wont mention here unless approved to do so), that id rather spend money on airbrushing than say getting new gfx card etc.

    I know hes busy, as hes doing my mouse, but not for 12 weeks, and i know for sure he will never be rushed, (obviously a good thing, quality important for him).

    However im sure detail can be reduced to suit a persons budget etc, i beleive he has this flexability, but to be honest its an ace investment and would last alot longer than a current gfx card.
     
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  8. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Thanks for info. I'll try to get a quote on my stuff.

    But to be honest, if this would cost more than a £100 then I'm out. I beileve it is hard to do it yourself, but this kind of money is way out of my reach:(
     
  9. PabloFunky

    PabloFunky What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah, its a talent i sure would love to have.

    Pays a few thousand times more than what i get paid in my job :waah:.

    I think he said he bases full works on around 60 hours, so it actually works out reasonable value per hour i suppose , but still whacks them £££££ s up.
     
  10. SuicideNeil

    SuicideNeil What's a Dremel?

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    It might be worth checking out some r/c forums- there are a lot of talented 'novices' out there who paint their own shells- I'm sure a PC case side panel would be doable for them if you aren't after anything too complex or detailed ( depends what you had in mind ).

    Give the Candyman a shout, he does some great work & is UK based.
     
  11. DarthBeavis

    DarthBeavis What's a Dremel?

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    contact Steve Nunez www.stevenunez.com he is in NY but he has contacts all over so he might refer you to someone
     
  12. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Cheers guys, I'll take a look around then. Really don't want to spend hunderedsss of pounds on this.
    I will pay around £50-60 for powder caoting my case first, then again same amount for air brush would be pretty too much I guess.. especially I'm after really simple design.

    Thanks, I will check those out.
     
  13. dunx

    dunx ITX is where it's at !

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    For a simple design ask at a local body shop, or maybe talk to a mobile paint repair technician ?

    I had a set of wheels sprayed for £160, large and complicated multi-spoke design...

    dunx
     

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