Matching armor paint to Anovos helmet

[Rookhelm[TK]]

I've got the regular Anovos helmet (the $250 one, not the fiberglass deluxe one), and a set of KB armor.

 

I'd like to get away with not having to paint the helmet, so I'd like to be able to paint the armor to match it.

 

Has anyone done this and can recommend paint?

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Rustoleum 2X Gloss White has been the recommended armor paint, and for exactly that reason. Another option is to take the helmet to a paint shop and have them come up with a custom blend that matches the helmet.

[Rookhelm[TK]]

Awesome, thanks for the recommendation

 

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[TK4205]

Rustoleum 2X Gloss White has been the recommended armor paint

 

Makes me a sad trooper

[kman[TK]]

So the Anovos FO helmet plastic color is different from the KB armor's plastic color? That's good to know.

 

I'm really really really trying to avoid needing to paint any armor pieces.

[Rookhelm[TK]]

You probably wouldn't be able to avoid painting, considering you have to bondo/fill some of the pieces to make them seamless.

[neoakaj[501st]]

Heads up, the Rustoleum 2X Gloss White paint is not a match for the Anovos Plastic helmet....

[Rookhelm[TK]]

Heads up, the Rustoleum 2X Gloss White paint is not a match for the Anovos Plastic helmet....

Is there a known paint that is?

[camprandall]

Part of the issue here is that paint won't match raw ABS perfectly. They don't reflect light the same, the plastic has a hint of translucency, etc. I think the injection molded is pretty dang close to the Rustoleum, but it's not perfect.

[UT Trooper[TK]]

I used this and it matched great, but not exact:

http://duplicolor.com/product/premium-enamel

 

In the coming weeks I will be testing with some new automotive paints that have more flex and will report back.  Currently looking into SEM flexible bumper paints.

[bearings[TK]]

I used the Rustoleum 2x gloss white on my armor and troop with the ABS helmet. Like Clint said, it's not perfect but it's pretty close.

 

[Fedaykin[TK]]

Everything RAL 9016 and you are good to go. It matches pretty nicely.

[A Master Builder]

RAL 9010. But the question is where to buy it in the US.

[Fedaykin[TK]]

I dont think 9010 is right. But didnt we have the very same discussion before? Used search but didnt find anything so here goes what i can remember:<br><br><br>

9010: yellowish tint, closer match to on screen armor, will not match the standard helmet (so will need repainting of helmet) <br><br>

9016: blueish tint, matches the anovos abs helmet but less accurate<br><br><br>

So please tell me that this is correct as my armor is currently at the paint shop, going full 9016

Edited July 25, 2016 by Fedaykin

[A Master Builder]

9010, paint both the Helmet and armor. But 9010 isn't found in the US so it's hard to find here

[Jimi]

Aynone tried 9010 yet ? I am confused now .... 9016,9010 or Rustoleum

[sylverbard[TK]]

Rustoleum 2X Gloss White has been the recommended armor paint, and for exactly that reason. Another option is to take the helmet to a paint shop and have them come up with a custom blend that matches the helmet.

Rustoleum is for the fiberglass helm.

[Jimi]

Which color u prefer for the small black parts ?

[Fedaykin[TK]]

You could use decals from trooperbay for the small black parts

 

https://trooperbay.com/decals/prop-replica-decals/star-wars-props/troopers-tk/tfa-first-order-stormtrooper-armor-decal-set

 

This is for Jimmiroquais Kit though

Edited August 2, 2016 by Fedaykin

[Rookhelm[TK]]

I used this and it matched great, but not exact:

http://duplicolor.com/product/premium-enamel

 

In the coming weeks I will be testing with some new automotive paints that have more flex and will report back.  Currently looking into SEM flexible bumper paints.

 

There are several paints listed in your link.  Was this the one you're referring to on that page?

 

Gloss White Acrylic Enamel

12 oz. Aerosol

[Tk 4080]

I tried 9010....that is NO GO with The standard ABS helmet...make armor yellow ish when you compared them.

Dont think we have 9016 here in Denmark but will look.

 

Is the Rustoleum also 9010 or 9016?

 

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[sylverbard[TK]]

Rustoleum 2x gloss white over the 2x white primer. Matches the fiberglass helm. It may be easier just to paint the helm and armour and make it all the same.

[sylverbard[TK]]

Or just take the helmet into a Paint store and tell them you need a paint match. Won't be spray at that point. Or have a paint shop match and paint for you. Depends on your budget.

[helluin75]

My car paint shop analyzed the anovos helmet electronically. The best matching result was FIAT249 color

 

 

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[rzirkle[TK]]

BJ Browne in California is taking orders on the Anovos Stormtrooper Kit build Facebook page for a spray paint that is supposed to match the Anovos color perfectly. He needs an order of 16-20 cans to make the run work. Check it out if you're interested.

 

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