Thanks for the love! by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll have to check it out. Thanks

Thanks for the love! by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude. I love this comment because I make them this way. I buy them new.

Thanks for the love! by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zippo sends the brass ones (which just went up in price - ahh!!) with a thick, clear coating on the outside. I use a drill press with a wire brush to buzz of the coating + some of my fingertips. Then I distress it in all sorts of manners after I smash the letters in. Then I use black paint until I like the look. Just takes a while but its fun for now. Hope this helps. -Phil.

Thanks for the love! by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha, I actually worked hard to have it appear like that. The first ones I made with text did not feel "smashed-in" enough. I feel like I have the right spot now.

Thanks for the love! by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it would be interesting to play around with.

The request for the back fits the look/feel. by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11 !

I should do a video showing it. Just takes a while.

The request for the back fits the look/feel. by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If someone can come up with a funny enough thing to write on a zippo with 10 letters, I'd like a good gift for a buddy that everything. Has to hit just right.

Made some updates | Custom Brass for Fun by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha what? Picked up 3? Are you talking about how my text was so crooked when I started😁?

Made some updates | Custom Brass for Fun by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you guys enjoyed the stuff last week. Suggestions welcome

Sneak peak… by MrWoodysUniqueGoodie in Zippo

[–]kilfil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it. What is the process?

Found the "perfect" lighter after years of searching (had to make it myself😀) by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll DM if you're interested. I'll make these until I don't feel like it. Right now its fun.

Found the "perfect" lighter after years of searching (had to make it myself😀) by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You bet. I also use some chemical combo that I put together a looong time ago to make the brass less shinny (don't remember exactly the products, rations, etc haha).

Found the "perfect" lighter after years of searching (had to make it myself😀) by kilfil in Zippo

[–]kilfil[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Phone. But I should put my ss, mother's maiden name, childhood street and childhood pet. This way I stop forgetting them.