JimmyFilth Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmajay Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If you look at the screen used ones , they are battered around those areas , so it's actually more screen accurate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 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. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 PREVENT scratching?! For sooth! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmajay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 This was my first set of armor and I can't imagine how all those shiny white and black armor stays so clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 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! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barber Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 FN-2187 didn't wanna get dirty either and he turned out to be a traitor, js. Lol just kidding trooper. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 FN-2187 didn't wanna get dirty either and he turned out to be a traitor, js. Lol just kidding trooper. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk Uh-oh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-16390 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Feraren (Scubadans) Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Natural Weathering!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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