Awww, man! My IB LE Semogue Paint Chipped.

[CyberJCM]

It's a pretty common thing we see in general with the Semogue painted brushes. I just never thought it'd happen to mine!

I was taking such good care of it too... But I think one tink on the side of the mug must have done it... And it's a pretty bad one too....

I'm not going to just accept this though! I mean, I don't blame anyone and I'm not gonna pitch a fit at IB or Semogue, it just happens. But I do want to fix it!

So.... How should I do that? I want to make it look as close to normal as I can. Do any of you guys know of any specific paint type and color that matches the original? What about some type of clear coat to finish it?

Thanks for any help or sympathies you guys have

Look at him.... poor thing!

 

[redrako]

Wow! all I can say, is condolences.

 

[tfinch]

Will be watching with interest myself, as I have worn out the paint job on two of mine. Would be fun to repair or restore the look of them.

 

[AV642]

My 1408 has stress marks on the handle on the bottom edge. I'm just waiting for it to crack . I know how you feel, I shake the brush out so well to try to make sure there's no water left in the knot. Sorry about your brush, but you're not alone!

 

[brucered]

Other brush makers would call that "British charm" or "character".

Consider it a battle scar and enjoy it as is. You'll have an "Amici" shortly and will forget all about this one.

I had a 1305 that was chipped but I PIF'd it to a buddy and I am left with a SOC which don't have these problems. It seems to be a common issue with the painted Semogues.

 

[urkel]

I have the IB limited with a chip and the 1438, which I love, is good so far. The Ib is a great brush and I did put some craft paint on it after a light sanding and it's good to go so far. But, the paint doesn't match. I'll be watching to see what you do with yours

 

[NSmalls]

Other brush makers would call that "British charm" or "character".

Consider it a battle scar and enjoy it as is. You'll have an "Amici" shortly and will forget all about this one.

I had a 1305 that was chipped but I PIF'd it to a buddy and I am left with a SOC which don't have these problems. It seems to be a common issue with the painted Semogues.

HAHA I think I may be the only one who got this.

John have you thought about sanding it down and staining it instead?

 

[Buttermilk]

O P I makes some beautiful colors in their fingernail polish. Take it with you and get a good match. O P I is our number one most stolen brand and one of my buddies says it is real good paint.

 

[Taborcarn]

Yup, that's how mine started. Here it is from my last RazoRocktober SOTD:

 

[9 Iron]

I really wanted to buy that IB LE brush, I think it looks great, but the knowledge that the paint won't hold up if I actually use it swayed me to buy an 1800 instead. Now, if I were looking to buy the IB LE just to display, then it's totally worth it as it's gorgeous and is only $20.

My condolences. You may want to take the brush into a hobby shop and see if they can find a match for the paint.

 

[CyberJCM]

Thanks for all the condolences guys. Bruce, that's probably why I don't own any British brushes hehe. John, yours is pretty tore back, man! I don't want it to get that bad if I can help it

i took him in a little paper towel stretcher with me to the local Michaels, and did my darnedest to color match the paint. Probably put some clear coat nail polish or a dab of polcryllic on top of that. Here's to hoping it works!

 

[Retiredgene]

Cyber - I hear you and here is my 1305 pics, new in 2/2012, pic 2 with chip and 3rd with the nice bloom:



Gene

 

[stasher1]

Wow, that's just awful. I've been wanting a 1305, but the possibility of paint chipping is driving me towards the 830 or another Omega instead.

 

[Quigg]

Now I don't feel so bad about the chipped paint on my 1305.

 

[Icebear]

It's all in the prep ... of the surface to make the paint sticking on there for a lifetime of use or chip off after some time. I do not really see a point of using wood as handle material if it is intended to be fully covered by paint. Wood is a breathing material that will inevitably expand and shrink due to water getting into it somewhere. This movement will make the paint loose from the inside and then mechanical stress will break it off. Unless the wood is stabilized with resin, such a lacquer paint will come off sooner or later.

 

[stasher1]

It's all in the prep ... of the surface to make the paint sticking on there for a lifetime of use or chip off after some time. I do not really see a point of using wood as handle material if it is intended to be fully covered by paint. Wood is a breathing material that will inevitably expand and shrink due to water getting into it somewhere. This movement will make the paint loose from the inside and then mechanical stress will break it off. Unless the wood is stabilized with resin, such a lacquer paint will come off sooner or later.

I don't understand why Semogue doesn't offer a comparable boar brush with an acrylic handle in the same shape as the 1305. I know I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Like I said earlier, I'm about this close --> || to buying an 830, but I'm really not crazy about the handle.

 

[brucered]

No surprise, but Rudy Vey can make them.

I've seen one first hand, reknotted with the original, broken in, 1305 knot and it was amazing.

 

[branford]

I don't understand why Semogue doesn't offer a comparable boar brush with an acrylic handle in the same shape as the 1305. I know I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Like I said earlier, I'm about this close --> || to buying an 830, but I'm really not crazy about the handle.

The 830 also purportedly has 10% more bristles, and should be slightly denser/firmer. YMMV.

 

[CyberJCM]

I don't understand why Semogue doesn't offer a comparable boar brush with an acrylic handle in the same shape as the 1305. I know I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Like I said earlier, I'm about this close --> || to buying an 830, but I'm really not crazy about the handle.

The 830 is a great brush, I have one myself. Its different in knot than the 1305, even if they say its similar. Its bigger, denser, and more prone to flyaway hairs. But it was my first Semogue and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to you. The handle is a very usable handle as well.

Alright you guys! It's time to attempt a touchup paint! I've got my as close as I can get paint, and a plan for the handle to finish and protect it, and I'm hopeful it works. I'll take pics and report back, and maybe you guys can try it too if it works!

Wish me luck!

 

[CyberJCM]

Well guys.... its bad news I'm afraid.

I applied the paint over the chipped area, and it went on well. Not quite the right color, but close enough that with a little mixing with black I could get it right. The original paint was pretty thick though, and it was going to take several coats to match that thickness.

I applied the second, darker coat, and then after it had dried I noticed a problem. There's a problem with the paint in a much larger area in this upper green section. I could see where it was starting to crack elsewhere, and, I could tell that the paint had lifted from the wood in one area by pressing on it, and noticing it give ever so slightly and make a slight tick sound when I did.

So, this green paint section, no matter what I do I think its bound to fail. I could keep chasing it with touch up painting but eventually it'll just look like a mess. I'm bummed! Now I guess I must decide if I wish to just use it and let the paint fall off, or retire it and let it sit. The sticker side is unmarked so if I did that, it'd look nice still. Although, its already blemished and damaged, so it wouldn't be worth much beyond my enjoying looking at it.

Sigh.....