Prevent scratching

[JimmyFilth]

So I'm trying to get my head round the logistics of the armour and am wondering how you guys are preventing scratching at points where the armour overlaps, so bells and biceps, chest to torso etc...

 

I understand that a small amount of scratching adds to the weathering, but I feel that over time (a couple of troops) the paint would scratch beyond weathering. Anyone having any issues?

 

 

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[karmajay]

I just don't think you can. I sprayed mine with a matte clear coat and still ended up with a bunch of scratch wear after just one day at Celebration. It seems like it may need to be fixed over time.

[TK8271 Rogue Trooper]

So I'm trying to get my head round the logistics of the armour and am wondering how you guys are preventing scratching at points where the armour overlaps, so bells and biceps, chest to torso etc...

 

I understand that a small amount of scratching adds to the weathering, but I feel that over time (a couple of troops) the paint would scratch beyond weathering. Anyone having any issues?

 

 

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If you look at the screen used ones , they are battered around those areas , so it's actually more screen accurate

[Bubonos]

Lol you should see my armor!!! It's scratched, knicked, chipped, stained, ect. It looks like I had a battle in the woods rather than a fresh recruit.

 

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[ShaunPug]

PREVENT scratching?! For sooth!

 

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[karmajay]

This was my first set of armor and I can't imagine how all those shiny white and black armor stays so clean!

[heartstopper85]

I don't prevent it on mine because of what I feel like is natural and cool looking. But I suppose you could wrap everything in old tshirts, use some foam (like those you use to repair chairs), maybe even plastic bags

[Retrofire]

This was my first set of armor and I can't imagine how all those shiny white and black armor stays so clean!

Clean with Clorox wipes and a magic eraser after every troop. Only my knees are scratched from kneeling with the little ones. Be careful of those darn TD's if they bump into you their weathering scuffs your armor desert brown and tan. Ugh!

 

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[Barber]

I used thin strips of velcro(fuzzy side) on parts of the armor that over laps to prevent it from scratching or paint pulling off. Mostly at the chest/back to ab overlap and the shoulder bell to biceps.

 

I haven't clear coated the armor because I do want some natural weathering to occur over time. I just don't want the unnatural look of having a ring around the ab or the biceps because the other armor is rubbing against it. To me, that isn't battle damage or environmental weathering.

[Bubonos]

FN-2187 didn't wanna get dirty either and he turned out to be a traitor, js. Lol just kidding trooper.

 

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[Retrofire]

FN-2187 didn't wanna get dirty either and he turned out to be a traitor, js. Lol just kidding trooper.

 

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Uh-oh!

[ST-16390]

I've used thin strips of foam in areas that overlap and that has helped in reducing the scratches. I also used an automobile clear coat that you can purchase in cans at the automotive stores. Seems to work well.

[Danny Feraren (Scubadans)]

Natural Weathering!!!