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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

Looks pretty classy! Nice job.

Re: Custom Ronson
 

looks even better in person :tu

Re: Custom Ronson
 

That's sweet looking, I am going to have to try that.

Re: Custom Ronson
 

I like the look!

I would be interested in hearing about the durability of the finish ater you use it for a while.

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

I want one with a flame job! Nice work

Re: Custom Ronson
 

Nice!:D

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well done!

Re: Custom Ronson
 

Nice work Dave :tu

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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!

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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

Re: Custom Ronson
 

how bout some von dutch detailing? :rolleyes:

Re: Custom Ronson
 

Neat Idea!

Re: Custom Ronson
 

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