Hi Guys,

I pimped my spark because I was bored by the standar whit color.
I took the cover af and decided to spray paint the cover and white stripes on the blades fluor orange/red

cover removed

more tape

blades1

I masked everything with tape and applied a primer specially for plastic.
Next step was to add a white primer for the fluor accent.

When that was done it was time for the colour.
I gave it 3 nice layers and it was bright fluor red/orange.







After that is was time to re-aply the logo. I just black paint and a hospital injection needle.
It was not perfect but after it dried I sanded it down and it looked awesome.





After that it was time for the clear coat.



It took me 2 days and it looked awesome but there is a problem......
When I installed the cover back on the spark I noticed that the paint didn't stick to the cover.
I could just wipe it off.

I am not sure what happened.
any tips?

You probably needed some sort of primer to key the paint.

I did use primer.
How can I edit my post? the layout is all wrong

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-10-27 08:26
I did use primer.
How can I edit my post? the layout is all wrong

Just go to edit and delete what’s wrong the input again.

it doesn't work. You can only edit for 2 minutes. This forum has some strange settings

If you want paint to stick to a plastic surface you need to wash the painting surface with Krylon® Fusion for Plastic.  This will kind of etch the surface so that the paint will adhere to the plastic.  

Hi sparky. I am not sure if I can get that here. The can with plastic primer should do the same. Maybe i didn t sand it good enough

Looks good..

Looks good, you have a final picture with the cover on?

The colour looks fine, you wont miss it up in the air even in larger distances...;-)

Viking-Pilot Posted at 2017-10-27 17:29
The colour looks fine, you wont miss it up in the air even in larger distances...;-)

But how can you see the color when flying?

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-10-27 08:50
it doesn't work. You can only edit for 2 minutes. This forum has some strange settings

Weird, I did read about that before.
I can edit much longer, just checked on one from some time ago.
Are you on iOS, maybe?
PC and android, on my side, seems to work

EDIT after I wrote this in post #20
(https://forum.dji.com/forum.php? ... amp;fromuid=1051173)

it doesn't work. You can only edit for 2 minutes. This forum has some strange settingsView full quote
Not true, dont know why, but: (wait a bit)

Just for curiosity, why not change the skin by stickers?

Holy Jeeze! That's bright. Should be easier to see in the grass.

I love your colour choice!

DJI Susan Posted at 2017-10-27 19:05
Just for curiosity, why not change the skin by stickers?

a lot of the sticker kits obstruct the sensors and make the spark over heat, some really poor ones coming out from china at the moment.

Yeah I don't like the stickers. I like it to look original but I also wants it to pop out so it can easily be spotted.
I ordered 2 brand new white top covers because my frustration damaged a small pin on the cover.

I did some tests with a small plastic part. I can still scratch it with my nail but I can't wipe it of anymore.
So I will just try to sand it more in between the layers and keep you guys updated.

I also did some tests because if it is made from PE it can't be painted. But as far as I can figure out it is not made from PE.
about the editing perhaps it will be unlocked on a different level?

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-10-27 11:50
Looks good, you have a final picture with the cover on?

No unfortunately not. Because when I reinstalled the cover I had to apply pressure and found out that the paint didn't stick to the cover and I damaged the paint. So I have to start all over again. But I will post finished photos when I am ready. It may take me a week because I had to order a new cover   

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-10-28 00:51
No unfortunately not. Because when I reinstalled the cover I had to apply pressure and found out that the paint didn't stick to the cover and I damaged the paint. So I have to start all over again. But I will post finished photos when I am ready. It may take me a week because I had to order a new cover

Would it not be better to order a coloured one or does it need to be in your countries favorite colour. Do you mind letting where you purchased cover and price.
Thank you.

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-10-27 08:50
it doesn't work. You can only edit for 2 minutes. This forum has some strange settings

Not true, dont know why, but: (wait a bit)

Check post #12

https://forum.dji.com/forum.php? ... amp;fromuid=1051173

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-10-27 17:59
But how can you see the color when flying?

It depends on the angle and  flight direction of the drone , if you fligh in sport mode and not too far away its easy to se if you have a strong or different colour on your AC.

S-e-ven Posted at 2017-10-28 01:53
Not true, dont know why, but: (wait a bit)

Check post #12

Hi S-e-ven,

It literally gave me a message that I could only edit the post for 2 minutes.  After that the edit button was just gone. I can make a screenshot if you like.

Maybe If I level up I have more rights?

hallmark007 Posted at 2017-10-28 01:45
Would it not be better to order a coloured one or does it need to be in your countries favorite colour. Do you mind letting where you purchased cover and price.
Thank you.

@Hallmark007,

yes no problem.
They are really hard to find. You can find them on the Chinese sites but I ordered mine in Germany.
http://droneparts.de/en/search?sSearch=spark+cover
They didn't ship it yet so hopefully they do otherwise I am f*cked

S-e-ven Posted at 2017-10-28 01:53
Not true, dont know why, but: (wait a bit)

Check post #12

see screenshot

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-10-29 11:47
@Hallmark007,

yes no problem.

Thank you, look like a good price wonder why dji are not selling them, hope you get them soon

Friday my new covers finally arrived. So it was time for my 2nd try.
Luckily everything went well this time and my little spark looks awesome!!!!

Friday my new covers finally arrived. So it was time for my 2nd try.
Luckily everything went well this time and my little spark looks awesome!!!!

Friday my new covers finally arrived. So it was time for my 2nd try.
Luckily everything went well this time and my little spark looks awesome!!!!

Friday my new covers finally arrived. So it was time for my 2nd try.
Luckily everything went well this time and my little spark looks awesome!!!!

Friday my new covers finally arrived. So it was time for my 2nd try.
Luckily everything went well this time and my little spark looks awesome!!!!

oh man I hate this buggy forum.
It gives you a failed upload and then it post 3 times and no way to edit

That looks really nice and has to be helpful for keeping track of your bird.  I'm glad to see you got it worked out.

sparky1981 Posted at 2017-11-5 02:34
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Looks pretty neat, nice with the gloss finish and the color will help you out if you ever have to make an emergency landing and have to go out for a search and rescue mission...;-) nice job indeed.

Very nice!

Thanks guys!