Hock-altering Question

[jseth ●]

i\'m making a few changes to the dmc roy i just received. first off, i\'m substituting a metal buckle in place of the cheap, plastic one.



second off, i\'m wondering... can you remove the rivets without harming the paint job? and if so, can you reinstall the same ones afterward, or do you need new ones?

i\'m asking because the rivets that came with the roy Hockey Mask look brand-new, which is a stark and gaudy contrast to the rest of the mask...

I want to replace them with aged/weathered rivets, so my other question is:

Where to get them?

[puckface ●]

You could just age the ones that are on there now without removing them, but if you must remove, be careful, and no it wont hurnt the mask. And as far as using the same ones, chances are it wont work. You will prolly need more.

[jseth ●]

You could just age the ones that are on there now without removing them, but if you must remove, be careful, and no it wont hurnt the mask. And as far as using the same ones, chances are it wont work. You will prolly need more.

[post=\"84529\"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I\'m fairly new at this, so I\'ll ask: what would be the best way to age/wear&tear them?

Also, how would I remove them, and where would I get new ones if I removed them?

Thanks a bunch...

[puckface ●]

You can usually get brads at a craft store. I get mine at a local leather suppling shop. And as far as removing them, pry the back off (so that you dont scratch the paint ont he outside) with plyers. And for weathering them, Id ask around, Im not 100% on how, but there is a really cool product that rusts instantly.

[jseth ●]

You can usually get brads at a craft store. I get mine at a local leather suppling shop. And as far as removing them, pry the back off (so that you dont scratch the paint ont he outside) with plyers. And for weathering them, Id ask around, Im not 100% on how, but there is a really cool product that rusts instantly.

[post=\"84536\"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Thanks a lot. Anyone know what this product is?

[The13thDreamShape ●]

hhmm,

Why not weatehr the rivets that are already on there? so u dont have to take em off.

Im not sure about the buckle, but u can replace that. try to pry the rivets apart, then grab plyers and carefully yank out the rivets

[jseth ●]

hhmm,

Why not weatehr the rivets that are already on there? so u dont have to take em off.

Im not sure about the buckle, but u can replace that. try to pry the rivets apart, then grab plyers and carefully yank out the rivets

[post=\"84538\"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I\'ve located a place to get a metal buckle. I have no problem not removind the rivets--I just need to know how to weather/age them properly... any instruction is appreciated. Also, does anyone know what that rusting product is??

[The13thDreamShape ●]

well to weather em, u can use acrlylic paints, or nail polish.. (Use a sponge to make them look all blotty and nasty lookin)

I forgot what the rusting stuff was called, i wish i can remember what it was

[krazedkilla ●]

well do you really have to rust it? why don\'t you just try to make it look rusted by painting it, if that is possible?

[jseth ●]

well do you really have to rust it? why don\'t you just try to make it look rusted by painting it, if that is possible?

[post=\"84544\"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I\'m searching for any available techniques, preferably those that are closer to authentic weathering/detailing, i.e. using steel wool for micro-scratching, nail-polish remover, etc...