Customizing a Zero Halliburton
 

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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 :)

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http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD...2/DSC_0128.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/TD...2/DSC_0130.JPG

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

Be prepared for sticker shock though :)

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

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

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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.

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up into 4 figures

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Damn, I was figuring mid to high 3 figures.

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

Don't have pics, but wish I did.

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Wow... those are spectacular!

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:tpd:

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

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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

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

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That would look really good!!!

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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.

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

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:r

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

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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

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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

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Gets me thinking

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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...

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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!

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:D

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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...

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You got Tom on your hallie?

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He would keep your cigars safe. :r

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

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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.

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You took those courses in college? :confused:

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...x/CIMG0394.jpg

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... do want

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

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...x/CIMG0396.jpg

I think that's 92 sticks...

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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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This color appears to very popular with the NY crew.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2346/duracoat.jpg

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I thought we were friends, Bob...