Custom Ronson

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 05:05 PM

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

The tools: small screwdriver, paint, and the lighter

The Paint:

The Sandpaper:

Then just sanded it down:

After I sanded it down, I wiped it off:

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):

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:

FrequenC · 10-16-2008, 05:16 PM

Looks pretty classy! Nice job.

Genetic Defect · 10-16-2008, 05:26 PM

looks even better in person

Boobar · 10-16-2008, 05:41 PM

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

Dood · 10-16-2008, 05:42 PM

I like the look!

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

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 07:28 PM

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

10-17-2008, 05:43 AM

I want one with a flame job! Nice work

longknocker · 10-17-2008, 05:46 AM

Nice!

Coz77 · 10-17-2008, 08:06 AM

well done!

chippewastud79 · 10-17-2008, 08:23 AM

Nice work Dave

dunng · 10-17-2008, 09:00 AM

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

Tio Gato · 10-17-2008, 09:05 AM

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

Buckeye Jack · 10-17-2008, 09:09 AM

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!

tenbaseg · 10-17-2008, 09:17 AM

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.

awsmith4 · 10-17-2008, 10:05 PM

Great job! I might have to try that

10-17-2008, 11:33 PM

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

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 07:13 AM

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

10-18-2008, 08:38 AM

how bout some von dutch detailing?

av8tor152d · 10-18-2008, 08:43 AM

Neat Idea!

UK Bro · 10-18-2008, 12:44 PM

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

10-16-2008, 05:05 PM	#1
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Custom Ronson A few weeks ago I decided to customize my trusty Ronson JetLite The tools: small screwdriver, paint, and the lighter The Paint: The Sandpaper: Then just sanded it down: After I sanded it down, I wiped it off: 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): 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:

10-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
FrequenC Look Away! I'm Hideous!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 209 Trading: (9)	Re: Custom Ronson Looks pretty classy! Nice job. __________________ Cheers! -Alex

10-16-2008, 05:26 PM	#3
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Custom Ronson looks even better in person

10-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Custom Ronson That's sweet looking, I am going to have to try that. __________________ Bob

10-16-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
Dood Pull my finger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the hill Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	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.

10-16-2008, 07:28 PM	#6
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Custom Ronson Thanks guys. I'll let ya know how it holds up. So far so good

10-17-2008, 05:43 AM	#7
TRicker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson I want one with a flame job! Nice work

10-17-2008, 05:46 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Custom Ronson Nice!

10-17-2008, 08:06 AM	#9
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Custom Ronson well done!

10-17-2008, 08:23 AM	#10
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Custom Ronson Nice work Dave __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-17-2008, 09:00 AM	#11
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Custom Ronson Very nice! Something to keep me busy this weekend... __________________ MassHole Banter

10-17-2008, 09:05 AM	#12
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Custom Ronson That's too cool. Very imaginative indeed. (And excellent pics, thanx.) __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

10-17-2008, 09:09 AM	#13
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	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!

10-17-2008, 09:17 AM	#14
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	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.

10-17-2008, 10:05 PM	#15
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Custom Ronson Great job! I might have to try that

10-17-2008, 11:33 PM	#16
e22byrnes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson That is awesome! I love my Ronson like no other. I can't wait to try this.

10-18-2008, 07:13 AM	#17
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Custom Ronson That wasn't the paint that I originally had in mind, but it worked out and I REALLY like it

10-18-2008, 08:38 AM	#18
parafumar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson how bout some von dutch detailing?

10-18-2008, 08:43 AM	#19
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: Custom Ronson Neat Idea! __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

10-18-2008, 12:44 PM	#20
UK Bro Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Custom Ronson Pimp my lighter? Overhaul light? American lighter? looks good and its unique. __________________ Home is my own padded cell in the Asylum!