Adding Gloss finish to Matte Steelbooks?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by wjasoncul

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Awesome

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by lgans316

All you need is a Clear Gloss Lacquer spray, a bit of steady hands, a dust free place, loads of patience for the liquid to dry and for the smell to fade away.

Best method is to use a spray gun if you can.

Don't use any Rustoleum spray as it can smell a lot and won't result in a smooth finish.

Some of my work mentioned below:

Gravity Steelbook (UK) - Custom Glossed - Tricky one due to the plain back. Attracts dust particles suspended in the air but it almost gave a freckle like effect.

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Kill Bill Steelbook UK - Custom Glossed. Didn't go overboard with the glossing as I thought the quality of the finishing on the Steelbook was above average.

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28 Weeks Later - UK - Custom Glossed (again didn't go overboard as the original finishing quality was okay).

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Monster's Inc - Zavvi UK - Custom Glossed

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Captain America - Zavvi - Looks gorgeous after glossing. Can be made look even more better with another coat.

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World War Z - ES

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Pacific Rim Futureshop - Custom Glossed

Note: I have to admit that the finish is amongst the worst but after glossing it looks better (at least marginally) than the Amazon JP Steelbook. I am sure the Amazon JP Steelbook will look even better after glossing.

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Thor Zavvi - Looks absolutely stunning after glossing.

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2012 HMV UK Steelbook - Custom Glossed

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No Country For Old Men (Canada) - Custom Glossed

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Hangover - USA - Custom Glossed with Custom Inside Artwork

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Amazing work, and very helpful info. I'm pretty excited to try this

[neoz]

Man that gloss is boss on 28 Weeks Later...

[neoz]

Originally Posted by Tony208

glossy always looks better imo

anyone try it on slipcovers? or would that ruin it

As a slipcover vet no. Do not gloss your slips. That is all haha.
It would probably soak into the cardboard and more or less ruin it.
And them being as flimsy as they are, they would definitely crack. Faster then the SB's would.

[Nightshade]

Originally Posted by neoz

Nightshade has also self glossed their SB's as well. They look very nice.

This was by far my fave

[bevins2016]

Although I think this idea is interesting it seems like it would kill the steelbook value in case you ever want to resell or trade. Now I don't want to hear those you are collecting for the wrong reason people spout out their garbage on that because just because you like what you buy to keep its value doesn't mean you aren't collecting for enjoyment.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by bevins2016

Although I think this idea is interesting it seems like it would kill the steelbook value in case you ever want to resell or trade. Now I don't want to hear those you are collecting for the wrong reason people spout out their garbage on that because just because you like what you buy to keep its value doesn't mean you aren't collecting for enjoyment.

I personally don't plan to resell any Steelbooks, but I think selling/trading wise, I could see glossy upgrades having more demand than the original. For instance, I'd definitely be willing to pay more for that 28 Days Later upgrade that lgans posted.

[-Man-on-Wire-]

Looks great, couldn't be bothered with the hassle though, personally.

[Icemouth]

Originally Posted by bevins2016

Although I think this idea is interesting it seems like it would kill the steelbook value in case you ever want to resell or trade. Now I don't want to hear those you are collecting for the wrong reason people spout out their garbage on that because just because you like what you buy to keep its value doesn't mean you aren't collecting for enjoyment.

Opening it kills the value too, are all yours shrinkwrapped?

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I could see glossy upgrades having mor demand than the original

Never going to happen

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Icemouth

Never going to happen

I'm not talking about the general market, I'm talking about what some people may want more. I even pointed out an example that I'd personally pay more. Thus even just speaking on behalf of myself, there is at least some demand that exists already, and more so than the original value of the Steel. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would pay more given the option between a boring matte finish, and a custom glossed one..

[bevins2016]

Originally Posted by Icemouth

Opening it kills the value too, are all yours shrinkwrapped?



Never going to happen

I open all of my steelbooks as I don't see how the artwork can be enjoyed when it is covered in plastic and stickers, though I don't condemn the practice of keeping them sealed. I do keep them in plastic bags when they aren't displayed though. And I don't see opened mint steelbooks lose that much value when I see them sold. Plus, the money I save that prevents me from buying a second non-steelbook copy usually makes up the difference you would have lost from unsealed steels.

[LizardSlayer]

I always thought Steelbook collector's were picky, every time I see one of these home made clear jobs they look pretty rough, tons of dirt and junk in them. Also, the way it's being done will never hold up, they need to be taken apart first and the surface needs to be prepped correctly, just slapping clear over the metal and plastic all at once is a bad idea and a waste of $$$ IMO. I don't mean to offend anyone who has already done it, just warning those thinking about ruining a $50 Steelbook.....

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by LizardSlayer

every time I see one of these home made clear jobs they look pretty rough, tons of dirt and junk in them.

Have you seen the pics posted in this thread? There's nothing rough about them

[LizardSlayer]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Have you seen the pics posted in this thread? There's nothing rough about them

Lol, come on dude....

I wasn't going to comment at all because the last thing I want to do is sit here picking at the guys work, but seriously, you are over here cherry picking the best pictures that show the least amount of dirt. Whatever, I want you guys to be happy, good for you!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by LizardSlayer

Lol, come on dude....

I wasn't going to comment at all because the last thing I want to do is sit here picking at the guys work, but seriously, you are over here cherry picking the best pictures that show the least amount of dirt. Whatever, I want you guys to be happy, good for you!

I just picked my 2 favorite steels, I'm not trying to cherry pick the pics. I think they all look great. To say all the ones you've seen are rough and have tons of junk n them is hyperbole, plain and simple. But if you you want to be that guy, so be it.

[MifuneFan]

Wow, some folks at HDN have take it to a whole new level. This custom fleck Peter Pan was done by HDN member Howiesteed

Peter pan fleck - YouTube

[mattyl149]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Wow, some folks at HDN have take it to a whole new level. This custom fleck Peter Pan was done by HDN member Howiesteed

Peter pan fleck - YouTube

Although I would never do that to my own steelbooks, that one is pretty impressive

[Moviefan1203]

This thread is starting to get good!

[bumblebaytuna]

Has anyone seen the howiesteed flaked little mermaid now that's sexy

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Wow, some folks at HDN have take it to a whole new level. This custom fleck Peter Pan was done by HDN member Howiesteed

Peter pan fleck - YouTube

Ok. Now THAT is pretty cool and I can see where adding a gloss makes sense in this case.

I would never gloss a steelbook just to gloss it. But, to add an appropriate effect such as this? I just might consider taking the plunge. Of course, that would involve having a steelbook that I would want to do something like this to. Peter Pan just ain't gonna be in my collection, so...