Custom Ronson
 

A few weeks ago I decided to customize my trusty Ronson JetLite

The tools: small screwdriver, paint, and the lighter

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1189.jpg

The Paint:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1190.jpg

The Sandpaper:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1191.jpg

Then just sanded it down:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1200.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1197.jpg

After I sanded it down, I wiped it off:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1202.jpg

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):

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1206.jpg

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:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...7&pictureid=33

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...7&pictureid=32

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Looks pretty classy! Nice job.

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looks even better in person :tu

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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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Thanks guys. I'll let ya know how it holds up. So far so good :tu

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I want one with a flame job! Nice work

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Nice!:D

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well done!

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Nice work Dave :tu

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Very nice! Something to keep me busy this weekend... :ss

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That's too cool. Very imaginative indeed. (And excellent pics, thanx.)

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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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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. :fl

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Great job! I might have to try that

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That is awesome! I love my Ronson like no other. I can't wait to try this.

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That wasn't the paint that I originally had in mind, but it worked out and I REALLY like it

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how bout some von dutch detailing? :rolleyes:

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Neat Idea!

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Pimp my lighter? Overhaul light? American lighter? looks good and its unique.:cool2:

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Do you do cars? Or houses?

Nice job.

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Dave that looks great!!!

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If the price is right lol

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I think that looks great. Where did you come up with the idea of doing that? How long has it lasted?

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I guess I came up with the idea when it really started to show some wear and tear. I just wanted a more durable surface. Still holding up really good :tu

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Sweet lighter mod! I agree, pinstripe that sucker next.

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Looks like I have something to do if I ever get around to replacing my two that finally crapped out on my after almost 2 years of use.
Scott

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Nice idea. I went and sanded mine down and like the look of the silver and copper color and left it like that.

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mmmmm pretty! I gave a buddy one last Christmas and he's worn it down to the copper. Nice patina on it now.

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Nice, can someone make a Ronson Hello Kitty lighter for me and bomb it to Jordan? :ss

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I hate you all...:hn:hn

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nice job man:tu

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Very nice.... I love my Ronson. My wally world quit selling them, so my current one needs to last. Thanks for the pics. Very entertaining.

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Great Job! as for the Ronson I have been useing one for over a year now and have never had a problem with it. Best dam lighter I have ever had and it was only $5

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Thanks for the idea. I'm going to have to try that.

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That is a cool idea. It is hard to beat the old Ronson! :pi

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I like it....i may have to give that a go

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Just an update...only one nick in the paint after some heavy use. Wish I could find a way to make it completely chip resistant

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clear coat it maybe?

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maybe..i'll have to do some research

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when the flat/mate black is used in automotive applications they have a flat/mate clear that they use to keep the car from rusting/paint bubbling. for what you are using it for it shouldn't cost more then a few bucks if you can find a shop to sell it to you

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Making a 3 buck ronson looking like a 50 buck custom lighter, nice idea

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That looks really nice, man. Nice work. :tu

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Thanks

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That looks great, Nice Job.:tu

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looks cool, i might have to give this a try. thanks man!

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how long did you wait between coats?

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Whatever the can suggested...I think it was like 15 minutes

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did you do any other custom jobs?

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Nothing yet Perry....I think I gave away all my extra Ronson's lol