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[cott1]

Wondering if anyone has any product suggestions for 2 things I'm trying to do...

1) find some sort of clear spray that I could spray on my grip stick to take the grip off without it being sticky or ruining my palms.

2) a good black spray paint to spray my white blade black - just don't want it chipping or looking bad

Thx

[Kovey10]

1) Never tried to clear over grip, but give Krylon clear a shot.

2) As long as you scuff the blade/shaft any black paint will work. I used $1 flat black from the hardware store.

[cott1]

2) As long as you scuff the blade/shaft any black paint will work. I used $1 flat black from the hardware store.

Spray paint right?

[theflash0000]

I've had good success with Rustoleum brand spray paints. They come in a variety of finishes (matte, gloss, satin, etc.). As Kovey said, make sure you give the surface a light sanding first. Most hardware stores sell the 3M sanding sponges--I find these do a nice job of conforming to the shaft shape so you only have to go over the area once or twice to prep it. Lastly, you get the best non-chip finish by VERY lightly spraying on your coats. You should just leave a dusting of paint with each coat. If you want to go for one more layer of protection, there are plenty of clear-coat options for going over your paint job. Good luck.

[Hab4life]

Wonder if a coat or two of Varathane would work for the non grip part of your question ??

[cott1]

Thx for the advice everyone

[GuitarAwesome]

Isn't Varathane a stainer Brett?

[Hab4life]

Isn't Varathane a stainer Brett?

I meant the stuff you use to shalack something. Varathane comes in clear I believe, you can use it to put a gloss look on wood and it's smooth when done. I made a native walking stick for an elder once and it came out nice using this stuff, I'm pretty sure it was Varathane but that was years ago ..................

[GuitarAwesome]

I didn't know Varathane came in clear coat, it's a hell of a varnish material...

[Kovey10]

Spray paint right?

Yes. Nothing fancy. A $1 of spray pain or $10 will do the same thing. It's a stick you're spraying, not a car.

No matter what you're painting, prep work is key. Sand it a bit so the paint has something to hold onto. Make sure you use light even coats.

[poppop]

I have used a matte finish spray to cover warrior nipple grip and it became really smooth.  Not like warrior or even bauer matte but a really nice lightweight clean looking finish.  Hands smoothly moved around no wear on the palms

[cott1]

Was it a clear spray?

[greghughes]

spend the extra dollar to get the Rustoleum or Krylon paints, last time i used the 99 cent can it barely lasted two sticks

[Kovey10]

spend the extra dollar to get the Rustoleum or Krylon paints, last time i used the 99 cent can it barely lasted two sticks

You lost me. Is there more paint in a Rustoleum can vs $.99 spray? Price doesn't affect how much is in a can.
I've said it before and I will say it again, prep work is key. If you don't prep the surface right $20 spray paint will turn out like shit. I've painted everything from sticks to automobiles, but to each their own I guess.

[greghughes]

You lost me. Is there more paint in a Rustoleum can vs $.99 spray? Price doesn't affect how much is in a can.
I've said it before and I will say it again, prep work is key. If you don't prep the surface right $20 spray paint will turn out like shit. I've painted everything from sticks to automobiles, but to each their own I guess.

The cheap one just came off really thin on the stick, to cover the area i wanted i guess i had to use more compared to the paint i normally use. Lightly sanded the stick before i painted it and it just didnt last. Might have just been a bad can but im not sure.

[Kovey10]

Oh weird. I've never had any problems. Just sprayed a Mako with a can from the dollar store and coverage was fine.

Anyways, I've always been a big fan of spraying my stick and as long as this whole white trend with sticks continue so will. Take your time and you should be happy with the results.