"distressed"

Kingfisher · May 29, 2011

With getting a brand new D11 v2, I thought my old D10 was looking a bit dated, so I tried to make it look older and a bit different by giving it a new look with some fine wet/dry. I believe the more artistic amongst us call it "distressed"

Has anyone else tried it? I kinda like it.

What do you think?

maskman · May 29, 2011

No I've never tried it, but I kinda like it too. The distressed or weathered look is quite becoming to the D10. Good photos by the way.

Craig K · May 29, 2011

I like it too, that looks nice.

carrot · May 29, 2011

This pocket-worn finish looks awesome!

bansuri · May 29, 2011

Beautiful! That would be a nice method to even out a beater with random scuffs and dings giving it a more consistent finish.

think2x · May 29, 2011

I think I'll be doing this to my spare Quark today, I have some 1000 grit laying around. Looks GREAT!

Kingfisher · May 29, 2011

Like bansuri noted, it evens out random scuuffs and dings. Gives it a WW2 look methinks.

I've done the same on a Benchmade 520 - but that looks like a Zebra :laughing:

notsofast · May 29, 2011

Cool look, well done...I like it!!

mrlysle · May 29, 2011

Very nice! What grit did you use? It's like the patina on a fine antique!

Kingfisher · May 29, 2011

mrlysle said:
Very nice! What grit did you use? It's like the patina on a fine antique!

Just had a look and can only make out 'P2' - so at a guess I'd say 220? I used it worn and wet with liquid soap, going a bit lighter over the lettering, going harder over edges.

Napalm · May 29, 2011

How would you achieve a "cracked smoked milk paint" look on one lol? Like the kitchen cupboards that are in such high demand nowadays?

Nap.

mhphoto · May 29, 2011

I love it! What grit sandpaper did you use? I've never tried doing that on a light and I'd love to know the process.

Toohotruk · May 29, 2011

Definitely a good look.

mvyrmnd · May 30, 2011

Sorry to hijack your thread - but no amount of fine grit sandpaper will fix this:

That's what I call distressed!

Yours does look very cool though

Kingfisher · May 30, 2011

On the contrary, that's just the kind of condition that would benefit from a good ol' distressing!

Start off with something a tad rougher and then go finer........what have you got to loose?

Kingfisher · May 30, 2011

Napalm said:
How would you achieve a "cracked smoked milk paint" look on one lol? Like the kitchen cupboards that are in such high demand nowadays?

Nap.

Funny you should say that..I used to do that for a living!! ....PM sent

LED_Thrift · May 30, 2011

That looks great.
Many years ago I took some 400 grit wet/dry to the bottom smooth portion of an old black Mag!ite so I could find it in the dark easier.

Zeruel · May 30, 2011

mvyrmnd said:

That must be one heck of a coarse sandpaper.

Cataract · May 30, 2011

Zeruel said:
That must be one heck of a coarse sandpaper.

\

Seems like 5-10 grit. ...Or maybe just some really coarse leg hair sticking through the pocket

Love the look on your light, op... you sure you want to carry the new one, now?

ssvqwnp · May 30, 2011

At what point does it go from sandpaper to rock-paper [scissors]? Just curious...

I too, like the worn finish on that D10, well done.

"distressed"

Enlightened

Newly Enlightened

Enlightened

Flashaholic

Enlightened

Flashlight Enthusiast

Enlightened

Enlightened

Enlightened

Enlightened

Enlightened

Newly Enlightened

Flashlight Enthusiast

Flashlight Enthusiast

Enlightened

Enlightened

Flashlight Enthusiast

Flashlight Enthusiast

Flashlight Enthusiast

Newly Enlightened