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

11-10-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dood

I like the look!

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

Nice work and definitely an improvement! I wonder about the durability of the paint too, since I seem to drop my lighters quite often. I might do better with a rubberized paint.

10-18-2008, 12:49 PM

Do you do cars? Or houses?

Nice job.

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWCR_Bob

Do you do cars? Or houses?

Nice job.

If the price is right lol

10-18-2008, 08:52 PM

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

smitdavi · 10-19-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

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

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

AriesOpusX · 10-19-2008, 12:35 PM

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

poriggity · 10-21-2008, 03:32 PM

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

sofaman · 11-09-2008, 07:36 AM

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

11-09-2008, 07:50 AM

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

11-09-2008, 11:56 AM

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

loki · 11-09-2008, 11:58 AM

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

smitdavi · 11-09-2008, 04:30 PM

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

loki · 11-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitdavi

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

clear coat it maybe?

smitdavi · 11-09-2008, 04:39 PM

maybe..i'll have to do some research

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

10-18-2008, 12:49 PM	#8
DWCR_Bob Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson Do you do cars? Or houses? Nice job.

10-18-2008, 08:52 PM	#10
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson I think that looks great. Where did you come up with the idea of doing that? How long has it lasted?

10-19-2008, 12:35 PM	#12
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Custom Ronson Sweet lighter mod! I agree, pinstripe that sucker next.

10-21-2008, 03:32 PM	#13
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Custom Ronson 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 __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

11-09-2008, 07:36 AM	#14
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Custom Ronson 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 __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

11-09-2008, 07:50 AM	#15
doblemaduro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson Thanks for the idea. I'm going to have to try that.

11-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#16
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Custom Ronson That is a cool idea. It is hard to beat the old Ronson!

11-09-2008, 11:58 AM	#17
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Custom Ronson I like it....i may have to give that a go

11-09-2008, 04:30 PM	#18
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Custom Ronson 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

11-09-2008, 04:39 PM	#20
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Custom Ronson maybe..i'll have to do some research