Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27306930-20191014053043/@comment-27306930-20191030014539

Sorry, rare double post. (Please post chides on talk page, thanks)

Tonight I tried a technique that I've seen many expert modders use - spray painting with a rag. It's pretty much as easy as it sounds. You spray some paint on the shell, then use a clean cotton rag to wipe it down and smooth it out while it's still liquid.

It creates a matte finish using gloss paint. It also prevents pooling and dripping. And because the layer is so thin, it dries quick without crazing. After 30 minutes, I'm already able to handle the painted shells.

It also creates a lot of small imperfections in the finish, which I really like. It gives the blaster a much more realistic look as opposed to a perfectly uniform artificial finish.

I think I'll apply one more coat tomorrow after it's thoroughly dry. Stay tuned ...