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paigeoliver:

Do not sand, do not sand do not sand.

Now, second piece of the advice.

Use glass, use glass, use glass. I paints better, doesn't scratch as easily, and comes out with a MUCH better finish once painted. And if you mess up, then you can remove the excess paint with a razor blade.

Teknique:

use Krylon fusion paint.  It is designed for plastic.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz014/11/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=6372


rchadd:

see this test of Plastikote vinyl dye - looks like pretty good stuff...

http://linear1.org/mods/vdye.php

maybe it could be used

Gideon:


--- Quote from: paigeoliver on April 21, 2004, 03:29:57 pm ---Do not sand, do not sand do not sand.

Now, second piece of the advice.

Use glass, use glass, use glass. I paints better, doesn't scratch as easily, and comes out with a MUCH better finish once painted. And if you mess up, then you can remove the excess paint with a razor blade.

--- End quote ---
Hmm... If you're recommending something that isn't considered authentic, I'd bet that the reason is pretty important.  Thanks for the advice.

paigeoliver:


--- Quote from: Gideon on April 21, 2004, 09:20:10 pm ---
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on April 21, 2004, 03:29:57 pm ---Do not sand, do not sand do not sand.

Now, second piece of the advice.

Use glass, use glass, use glass. I paints better, doesn't scratch as easily, and comes out with a MUCH better finish once painted. And if you mess up, then you can remove the excess paint with a razor blade.

--- End quote ---
Hmm... If you're recommending something that isn't considered authentic, I'd bet that the reason is pretty important.  Thanks for the advice.

--- End quote ---

Actually, glass is authentic, many quality cabinets shipped with glass rather than plexi.

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