smitdavi 05:05 PM 10-16-2008
A few weeks ago I decided to customize my trusty Ronson JetLite
The tools: small screwdriver, paint, and the lighter
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The Paint:
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The Sandpaper:
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Then just sanded it down:
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After I sanded it down, I wiped it off:
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Then I took it apart to paint the separate pieces so it wouldn't stick together when painting it, also taped the tank and other vital parts using duct tape (the only tape I had lol):
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Gave it 2-3 coats and let it dry for approx 48 hours. Pieced it all back together. Holds up pretty well except where the lid contacts the body on the back. Taken it with me on a few herfs and it rides with me in the car and still looks really good. The textured surface looks really cool too. The pics don't really do it justice:
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FrequenC 05:16 PM 10-16-2008
Looks pretty classy! Nice job.
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Genetic Defect 05:26 PM 10-16-2008
Boobar 05:41 PM 10-16-2008
That's sweet looking, I am going to have to try that.
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I like the look!
I would be interested in hearing about the durability of the finish ater you use it for a while.
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smitdavi 07:28 PM 10-16-2008
Thanks guys. I'll let ya know how it holds up. So far so good
:-)
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TRicker 05:43 AM 10-17-2008
I want one with a flame job! Nice work
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longknocker 05:46 AM 10-17-2008
Coz77 08:06 AM 10-17-2008
chippewastud79 08:23 AM 10-17-2008
dunng 09:00 AM 10-17-2008
Very nice! Something to keep me busy this weekend...
:-)
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Tio Gato 09:05 AM 10-17-2008
That's too cool. Very imaginative indeed. (And excellent pics, thanx.)
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Buckeye Jack 09:09 AM 10-17-2008
Damn that looks pretty good! I love my Ronson's, so I may have to do a Scarlet and Gray one. I'll post pics when I decide to do it! Thanks for the idea!
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tenbaseg 09:17 AM 10-17-2008
Very cool. I may need to try painting one bright yellow or orange to help me from leaving them in the golf cart. I lost another one this week.
:-)
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awsmith4 10:05 PM 10-17-2008
Great job! I might have to try that
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e22byrnes 11:33 PM 10-17-2008
That is awesome! I love my Ronson like no other. I can't wait to try this.
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smitdavi 07:13 AM 10-18-2008
That wasn't the paint that I originally had in mind, but it worked out and I REALLY like it
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parafumar 08:38 AM 10-18-2008
av8tor152d 08:43 AM 10-18-2008
UK Bro 12:44 PM 10-18-2008
Pimp my lighter? Overhaul light? American lighter? looks good and its unique.
:-)
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