Customizing a Zero Halliburton [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

DBall

09-30-2010, 10:54 AM

I just picked up a Halli from ebay for a very decent price. It's got a couple scratches on it and it got me to thinking, "boy... I'd like to have this painted. Maybe blue or something."

Any ideas on who could do such a thing? I was thinking an autobody shop (because the paint would need to be very good in order to not chip, etc).

I think it's be cool to have a unique case. Any suggestions would be swell.

:D

dwoodward

09-30-2010, 10:57 AM

You are on the right track. Yes, some body shops will do paint jobs on specialty items. Just call around and see what they say.

wayner123

09-30-2010, 11:12 AM

If it's not too crazy of a pattern, try powder coating it. There are some at home kits now that do very well. Or just ask autobody or custom chopper shop if they can powder coat it.

DBall

09-30-2010, 11:13 AM

You are on the right track. Yes, some body shops will do paint jobs on specialty items. Just call around and see what they say.

Anyone around here do this kinda stuff? I'd be willing to pay cash or trade cigars. :D

LasciviousXXX

09-30-2010, 11:18 AM

Or you could do custom graphics on it like many members here have :D

DBall

09-30-2010, 11:20 AM

If it's not too crazy of a pattern, try powder coating it. There are some at home kits now that do very well. Or just ask autobody or custom chopper shop if they can powder coat it.

I actually wanted the whole thing to be one color and glossy (kinda like the paint of a car).

edit: just looked up 'powder coating'... seems like it would produce the desired effect. That said, I'll probably have a professional do it as I don't wanna eff it up :)

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 11:34 AM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD0c1NZGmAI/AAAAAAAAC_g/76XraI9i7gQ/s912/DSC_0128.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD0c17Zfu1I/AAAAAAAAC_o/aw-GUsuNmcY/s912/DSC_0130.JPG

poker

09-30-2010, 11:41 AM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD0c1NZGmAI/AAAAAAAAC_g/76XraI9i7gQ/s912/DSC_0128.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD0c17Zfu1I/AAAAAAAAC_o/aw-GUsuNmcY/s912/DSC_0130.JPG

The quality on those 2 cases are simply unreal. Pictures dont do them justice.

Be prepared for sticker shock though :)

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 11:48 AM

Kermit's was nice also but I did get a pic :sad

Darrell

09-30-2010, 11:51 AM

What does an airbrush job like that run? Ballpark figures.

markem

09-30-2010, 11:52 AM

Kermit's was nice also but I did get a pic :sad

Kermit did some bling? No way! :lr

Dave's case needs to be seen in natural light to get the full effect. Spectacular. That Jose guy has a nice case -- to bad he's a University of Oregon fan.

poker

09-30-2010, 11:53 AM

What does an airbrush job like that run? Ballpark figures.
up into 4 figures

Darrell

09-30-2010, 11:56 AM

up into 4 figures

Damn, I was figuring mid to high 3 figures.

LasciviousXXX

09-30-2010, 11:56 AM

I still like Sean (Sean9689) and Tom's (IceHog3) Hali's the best :tu

Don't have pics, but wish I did.

DBall

09-30-2010, 12:12 PM

Wow... those are spectacular!

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 12:30 PM

I still like Sean (Sean9689) and Tom's (IceHog3) Hali's the best :tu

Don't have pics, but wish I did.

:tpd:

Da Klugs

09-30-2010, 12:45 PM

I always thought it would be cool to cover one in leather.

bvilchez

09-30-2010, 12:50 PM

Kermit's was nice also but I did get a pic :sad

It was pretty sweet looking. If I'm not mistaken it was Kermit the Frog dressed up as a Pimp with 2 chicks...1 on each side

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 12:57 PM

It was pretty sweet looking. If I'm not mistaken it was Kermit the Frog dressed up as a Pimp with 2 chicks...1 on each side

We need a Marine Corps one done in carbon fiber :noon

bvilchez

09-30-2010, 01:02 PM

We need a Marine Corps one done in carbon fiber :noon

That would look really good!!!

croatan

09-30-2010, 01:05 PM

I've been thinking about doing one for a long time but have never come up with something I'd always want to look at. I love Sean's but would be a little worried traveling internationally with it. If TCU wins the national championship this year (go Frogs!), I might be persuaded do an airbrush to celebrate; otherwise I think I'll just stick to my gunmetal.

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 01:07 PM

I think your avatar in gun metal would be cool, James.

croatan

09-30-2010, 01:10 PM

I think your avatar in gun metal would be cool, James.

:r

You know, I hadn't actually considered that until about five minutes ago. Then you posted, too. Hm...maybe it's a sign...

massphatness

09-30-2010, 01:10 PM

Bao, are you offering any humi-glow services? I figure if I pick up a Halli and let you walk around with it for a few days, it might become infused with your radiance.

:D

Mugen910

09-30-2010, 01:14 PM

Bao, are you offering any humi-glow services? I figure if I pick up a Halli and let you walk around with it for a few days, it might become infused with your radiance.

:D

I can create, for anyone for a price, interior lighting for the glowing effect that Vin speaks of that runs on batteries...that way you don't feel unworthy smoking near ToE's naturally glowing cases.
:D

spivy

09-30-2010, 01:17 PM

I always thought it would be cool to cover one in leather.

Gets me thinking

DBall

09-30-2010, 01:23 PM

I brought it in... the auto body shop said they could do it for around $100, but they'd need to remove the rivets and replace them... considering the ones currently in there are stainless steel, the new ones wouldn't be airtight (which would create a problem).

I thought it'd be easier to tape them off than they thought it would be. I'd rather not have this thing disassembled...

s15driftking

09-30-2010, 02:27 PM

poker

09-30-2010, 03:51 PM

DBall

09-30-2010, 04:07 PM

Just throwing the idea out there where you could play with sandblasting.

If the scratches dont exceed too large of a space you could have a vinyl shop make a die cut sticker in a logo/design/etc (either a negative image or a fill in image) and stick it on th ebriefcase. then have the briefcase (either inside, or around the sticker) sandblasted to create an image. That could be a cool idea!

Dude.. that COULD be pretty sick! I'd have to think of something i'd really like... that's more specific than simply changing its color.

Also, the scratches/flecks are VERY minor... I'm just anal. Hahaha...

DBall

09-30-2010, 04:08 PM

:D

You got Tom on your hallie?

Jbailey

09-30-2010, 04:09 PM

You got Tom on your hallie?

He would keep your cigars safe. :r

LasciviousXXX

09-30-2010, 04:52 PM

:D

I dig it!!! With a big "CA" in the middle. Ok Kelly... TOE edition Haliburton????? :tu

s15driftking

10-01-2010, 07:19 AM

Dude.. that COULD be pretty sick! I'd have to think of something i'd really like... that's more specific than simply changing its color.

Also, the scratches/flecks are VERY minor... I'm just anal. Hahaha...

while in college I took a glass blowing course and used various sandblasting techniques to etch-in designs on the work! that's where I got the idea.

Mugen910

10-01-2010, 07:20 AM

while in college I took a glass blowing course and used various sandblasting techniques to etch-in designs on the work! that's where I got the idea.

You took those courses in college? :confused:

DBall

10-01-2010, 09:14 AM

while in college I took a glass blowing course and used various sandblasting techniques to etch-in designs on the work! that's where I got the idea.

How would it work on brushed aluminum, though?

I'd really like to find a way to do something cool and unique and cover up the few scratches on the front, but also not have it cost $1,000. Sandblasting, in theory, sounds like it would accomplish that well... I could even put a logo in the center or something...

The awesome news is that humidity inside that thing is rock solid.

DGK

10-01-2010, 09:59 AM

I'm a minimalist by nature, so I'd probably just take a random orbital sander and fine sandpaper and sand it down to create a satin finish ... that'll take out the scratches and it's an industrial look that I find attractive.

DBall

10-01-2010, 10:50 AM

CRIMPS

10-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Hmmm... I wonder what that would look like...

You could probably preview this on a cheap piece of metal/alluminum.

DGK

10-01-2010, 12:12 PM

Hmmm... I wonder what that would look like...

Google failed me in my efforts to get a picture... the finish is a dull aluminum color with VERY tiny little half moon and circular swirls left by the sandpaper... the key is using the RANDOM orbital sander so that you achieve a random pattern instead of just making more scratches.

Depeninf on the depth of the surface scratches you are trying to remove . you'd probably want to start with 320 grit sandpaper and work your way through 400... maybe as high as 600 to achieve whatever level of finish you desire. IMO...600 is getting too close to polishing takes away from the look.

I used this technique quite a bit back in the early 90s when I did a lot of custom fabrication work with aluminum and stainless steel.

As for playing around with the idea to see if you like it, you can just take a cheap piece of mild steel to play around with instead of using aluminum or stainless

s15driftking

10-01-2010, 04:20 PM

You took those courses in college? :confused:

Course... singular ... and ... elective.

DBall

10-01-2010, 09:30 PM

...as an aside, you can fit a TON of sticks in this thing!

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/CIMG0394.jpg

gijoey959

10-01-2010, 09:40 PM

... do want

DBall

10-01-2010, 09:49 PM

My picture doesn't really help that much... this one may be a bit better:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/CIMG0396.jpg

I think that's 92 sticks...

DBall

10-03-2010, 07:11 PM

any thoughts on Duracoat? My buddy (tikihut27) has painted guns with it... Says it is applied by airbrush and is pretty tough stuff..

Negncic

10-03-2010, 08:26 PM

Have you ever watched American Chopper? You are only a few hours away from Nubs and Justin. Like the show or not, they did some pretty sick paint jobs.

DBall

10-03-2010, 08:38 PM

I'm looking to get it done for a reasonable price. I know that 'reasonable' is a subjective term, but under $100. That duracoat stuff is inexpensive and apparently made to bond to stuff like brushed aluminum and make a nice, hard coat.

DBall

10-04-2010, 04:01 PM

Wow... everything I've read about duracoat sounds like it'd be the perfect solution! all ya need to do is scotchbrite the aluminum a bit and it's good... plus, it's apparently super-hard and would be very difficult to chip.

Crazy thing is, the paint and hardener is only around $20.

I'm gonna play with some pictures and see what color I'd like best. Blue would be unique, but black is always an awesome choice.

Decisions, decisions...

bobarian

10-04-2010, 06:13 PM

This color appears to very popular with the NY crew.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2346/duracoat.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/duracoat.jpg/)

DBall

10-04-2010, 06:43 PM

I thought we were friends, Bob...

Bill86

10-04-2010, 07:01 PM

This color appears to very popular with the NY crew.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2346/duracoat.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/duracoat.jpg/)

A peace sign on a gun...hmmmm

Jbailey

10-04-2010, 07:04 PM

A peace sign on a gun...hmmmm

Reminds me of Pvt. Joker in Full Metal Jacket. :D

Can't wait to see your finished Halli Dan. :tu

bobarian

10-04-2010, 07:08 PM

I thought we were friends, Bob...

;s:sad

DBall

10-04-2010, 07:27 PM

;s:sad

:r

I still have to decide if I'm gonna do it, but if I did I was thinking either black or blue... like, this color:

http://www.houtsenterprises.net/media/dur/OSHABLUE_C.jpg

Of course, leaving the locks and stuff silver. May have to do the handle too.

DBall

04-18-2011, 08:45 AM

Well... the case was painted but came out a baby blue (Geoffrie called it infantry blue or something, I forget). I'm gonna email Duracoat and see what happened. I'll post a couple pics once I snap em.

replicant_argent

04-18-2011, 08:50 AM

DBall

04-18-2011, 09:58 AM

UN blue?
Sweet...

Yeah, actually. Not what I was going for... hahah

jonumberone

04-18-2011, 10:00 AM

Yeah, actually. Not what I was going for... hahah

But now you can Herf in style ;)

http://images.brightcoloredtuxedos.com/blue_tuxedo.jpg

DBall

04-19-2011, 05:23 AM

Here's a couple pics. First pic is next to one that is the color this one was and the other picture is with the silver and matte black one:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/CIMG0575.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/CIMG0578.jpg

Here's what it shoulda been...

http://www.houtsenterprises.net/media/dur/OSHABLUE_C.jpg

jonumberone

04-19-2011, 05:37 AM

I can see why you're disappointed Dan, but the Matte Black one looks bad as hell :banger
Was that done using the same product?

kelmac07

04-19-2011, 05:41 AM

Looking good Dan!! :tu

DBall

04-19-2011, 05:57 AM

I can see why you're disappointed Dan, but the Matte Black one looks bad as hell :banger
Was that done using the same product?

No... the matte black one actually came that way. It was a big hit at the herf I was at this weekend as no one had ever seen matte black before.

I'm going to email Duracoat and ask what they recommend doing. I'll update the thread with results...

Stogeyfish

04-19-2011, 08:56 AM

Glad you had the black matte hali this weekend; though I'm sure the blue one would have elicited some comments. :)

NCRadioMan

04-19-2011, 09:04 AM

Dan, you gotta get that changed asap! The Carowhina Blue is absolutely hideous! :pu

Just tell them you want it Duke blue. :tu :D

The black matte is cool!

T.G

04-19-2011, 09:05 AM

I'm going to email Duracoat and ask what they recommend doing. I'll update the thread with results...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41J5mxXtljL._SS500_.jpg

:sh

:lv

DBall

04-19-2011, 10:23 AM

:sh
:lv

Hahaha... nah, I bet they'll do something to make it right. That light blue just isn't what I was looking for.

In retrospect, I shoulda gotten hunter green and white to make a JETS hali!

DBall

04-19-2011, 11:00 AM

Here's the response:

Greetings,
We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the OSHA Blue color. From your photo, this color appears to be correct. This is the OSHA Blue color as OSHA has identified it. Since this is apparently not the color you hoped for, we will send you a replacement in the color of your choice. We do offer 10 paper color samples per year at no charge if you would like to actually see the colors prior to making your choice since print and online images tend to not be the best representations of color. We recommend choosing a couple of our blues that appear close to what you are looking for and then requesting samples of those colors. Once you decide on a color, we will send the replacement at no cost to you. Most of our colors come in a Matte sheen. If you are looking for a high gloss, you will need to top coat with DuraCoat Gloss Clear.

Best Regards.
I asked them how they looked similar in any way and asked if they could point me to the one that looks the way OSHA is advertised to look (I did so politely, I think... hahaha). I also included this picture

Updates to follow...

T.G

04-19-2011, 11:16 AM

Dan, where did the AR-15 "OSHA" blue artists image come from? Is that from Duracoat?

kydsid

04-19-2011, 11:19 AM

Dan, where did the AR-15 "OSHA" blue artists image come from? Is that from Duracoat?

What I was thinking. That site might have gotten it wrong instead of duracoat. I think it is the case cause I don't recall osha blue being what I would call dark blue like on that ar15. Anyways I don't think its all so bad. At least you have a Halli. :D

Thats just balla no matter what color.

massphatness

04-19-2011, 11:31 AM

Dan? Do you have THREE Zeros??

Mugen910

04-19-2011, 11:47 AM

I like the blue one!

awsmith4

04-19-2011, 12:03 PM

Dan? Do you have THREE Zeros??

That is what I was wondering!

DBall

04-19-2011, 12:04 PM

Dan, where did the AR-15 "OSHA" blue artists image come from? Is that from Duracoat?

Yes, it is from their site.

Dan? Do you have THREE Zeros??

I plead the 5th.

Hahaha... seriously, though, I had one and bought 3 more because I found a guy here locally who was selling them for a great price. 1 was sold immediately, the other was supposed to be sold, but that didn't pan out so it's going to another brother (also for what I paid for it, no profit). The matte black one I'm keeping and the painted one (once it comes out to something close to what I want) I'm keeping as well.

Tikihut27

05-31-2011, 04:45 PM

Good news, Dan! Looks like the Halli will be ready on time! Wanna see a pic of where it's at?

DBall

05-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Good news, Dan! Looks like the Halli will be ready on time! Wanna see a pic of where it's at?

Hell yeah!!!

(PS - if Alise stenciled a smurf on it, I'm gonna be PISSED) :r:r:r

T.G

05-31-2011, 05:37 PM

Hell yeah!!!

(PS - if Alise stenciled a smurf on it, I'm gonna be PISSED) :r:r

:sh

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=9644&stc=1&d=1306885009

;s

DBall

05-31-2011, 05:39 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Much better!

Old Sailor

05-31-2011, 05:50 PM

:hy:hy

jonumberone

05-31-2011, 05:52 PM

Dan will the Cookie Monster Hali be part of the auction sat? ;)

Well done Adam! :D

Tikihut27

05-31-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks a lot, Adam. I'm away from the computer ACTUALLY WORKING ON THE HALLI and you beat me to the punch line I SET UP.

I forgive you.

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm386/gsmilligan/Halli.jpg

DBall

05-31-2011, 06:16 PM

Smartasses...

Tikihut27

05-31-2011, 06:18 PM

(PS - if Alise stenciled a smurf on it, I'm gonna be PISSED) :r:r:r

I think she's kinda hot with a cigar.

T.G

05-31-2011, 06:21 PM

Thanks a lot, Adam. I'm away from the computer ACTUALLY WORKING ON THE HALLI and you beat me to the punch line I SET UP.

I forgive you.

:lr:lr:lr

sorry...

Tikihut27

05-31-2011, 06:24 PM

Actually, tonight I took the automotive clear coat off with a liquid stripper and cleaned her up with steel wool. As expected, chemical stripper doesn't touch Duracoat. The steel wool had the additional benefit of cleaning up some of the imperfections in the finish caused by too much pressure on the airbrush.

Yesterday I installed a regulator on the compressor so the airbrush can be run at the propper psi. I'm feeling good about this.

Stay tuned. First blue coat tonight.

DBall

05-31-2011, 07:37 PM

Tikihut27

06-01-2011, 10:09 PM

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm386/gsmilligan/DSC_0100.jpg

Tikihut27

06-01-2011, 10:11 PM

Above: after two coats of the new blue.

Next: maybe three maybe four coats of Duracoat gloss.

Tikihut27

06-01-2011, 10:14 PM

Oh, yeah, the handle has been painted the same color as requested.

My new airbrush rocks. I'm very pleased with the results.

DBall

06-02-2011, 04:47 AM

HOLY S#IT! That is not only super bad ass, but is the EXACT color I was hoping it would be!!!

:noon:noon:noon

Apoco

06-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Radioactive blue!

I like it! :tu
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Sherlockholms

06-02-2011, 08:10 AM

Those are some nice cases above.

Tikihut27

06-02-2011, 09:45 PM

Two coats of gloss coat applied.

DBall

06-06-2011, 06:27 AM

This thing is bad ass...! I'll post a couple pics of it shortly. :D Now all I have to do is find the inserts for it...

nofeardiver

06-06-2011, 07:39 AM

those cases are sick cant wait to see it done...wonder how that would hold up on a cigar caddy, like if you customized a 15 ct, just for the fun of it...

DBall

06-06-2011, 08:07 AM

those cases are sick cant wait to see it done...wonder how that would hold up on a cigar caddy, like if you customized a 15 ct, just for the fun of it...

That duracoat stuff sticks to everything... the handle of mine was also painted (it's plastic) and it is the same color... looks great! :D