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Author Topic: Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?  (Read 1450 times)

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Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« on: June 07, 2004, 11:16:18 pm »
I can't say I've ever seen this talked about on the boards before, and the search feature has just froze again on me, so I guess I'll have to ask.

Should I paint a Galaga semi or gloss?  How are the real ones done up?  Do they have laminate?
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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2004, 12:50:36 am »
I went with a semigloss and it looks quite nice.  In fact quite a few people have come over and thought I bought the cabinet and did not make it by hand - even though I painted it with a brush.

The nice thing about a semi-gloss is that it is pretty easy to clean without being overly glossy.

There are some picts on the site below, but the flash really over-emphasizes the gloss.  In reality the finish is clean but not too glossy, and the brush lines are not as apparent as they are in the photos.

I can't speak for the real cabinet finish - never looked that closely at it.

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2004, 07:09:15 pm »
Semi-gloss is the way to go. It hides any slight imperfections in the surface that gloss would show up.

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2004, 07:16:10 pm »
If you use gloss, every time you touch the cab you will leave fingerprints that WILL show up.  

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2004, 07:23:01 pm »
I've heard that Rustoleum semi-gloss black enamel is amost a perfect match for original Galaga cabs, and people have used that for touch-up with good results.  Definitely use an enamel paint, not latex.  You will get a much better finish.


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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2004, 07:52:23 pm »
- No latex
- SAND, PRIME and re-sand first!
- Build up a solid base color with FLAT or ULTRA FLAT black
- Spray 1 or at most 2 final coats with a Semi or full Gloss

(Building up a base with flat ensures you wont get runs by over spraying the glossy stuff that makes runs all too easily)

I actually avoid full gloss on everything.  I use Semi-Gloss on all metal control panels/coin doors/marquee holders.  I use SEMI-FLAT (rustoleum) on wood that is touched.  Just a *hint* of sheen and more cleanable than the chalkboard-like coating of flat or ultra-flat.  I use ultra-flat  (rustoleum) to spray the plywood surrounding a monitor/etc.. to prevent any side reflection of picture behind plexiglass, and just plain flat (other cheap brands) as the base for all other painting.

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2004, 12:49:12 pm »
I've heard that Rustoleum semi-gloss black enamel is amost a perfect match for original Galaga cabs, and people have used that for touch-up with good results.  Definitely use an enamel paint, not latex.  You will get a much better finish.



I used the rustoleum type stuff for outdoor anti rust use or something.  It seems thicker than normal paint.  Very happy with it.   I would reccommend it.  It was semi-gloss I believe.
I only had time to put on one coat over the primer, but it turned out fantastic.
 

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2004, 03:58:20 pm »
Would any of you recommend painting by roller instead of spray?

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Re:Semigloss or gloss paint on a cab?
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2004, 04:05:36 pm »
I have sprayed the insides (work area) of cabs where there was a lot of black to lighten it up for working in medium/low light conditions. Since it's inside where it's generally seen by no one but myself might as well make life a little bit easier. Of course I use the cheap stuff for this.

Outside it's semi-gloss all the way unless it's an oddball (i.e. texture'd or something).