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RayB's AMUSEMENT 360 - STATUS: Almost done
RayB:
No real progress. Just acquired 2 new coin mechs.
;D
javeryh:
Nice CP design. What are you using to lay out the controls? I'm looking for something I can play around with...
RayB:
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RayB:
Primed front and "inside".
RayB:
For those interested, the priming process:
Since this cabinet was made with an original factory wood veneer or laminate, I have had to use a very "strong" primer that adheres to any kind of surface. For this I used an oil-based primer by Zinsser called "Stain Cover". This stuff sticks to anything and goes on in one coat. Even so, I first sanded all surfaces (filling in knicks and damage with some wood filler first) using a Black n Decker "Mouse" sander and 200 grit.
Note: I kept the old t-molding on during this process. The reason for this is that if the t-molding is removed, then sanding could and probably would "round" the edges of the wood where thet-molding goes. I wanted to keep the edge as square as possible, so the old t-molding stays on until later. This lets me sand over the edges without worry.
Next step then was washing off all dust and dirt left from the sanding. Once dry then I painted a single coat of the "Stain Cover" primer using a small FOAM roller. It's best to roll it on as thin as possible. This stuff really covers in one coat, so it's no too difficult. Also note that I had this paint tinted grey.
When rolling this paint on, make sure to thin and even the paint right away. If you come back and try rolling onto an area you've already painted, you will end up causing the paint to come off because it becomes "tacky" very fast. Fix mistakes later with another coat when the first one has dried.
I only painted one side at a time, with each side being "face up" when painted. This way the paint does not streak at all. It dries flat. I gave each side 24hrs to dry. Once dry use a low-grit sandpaper block to smooth the finish and remove little dried pieces of lint, etc.
At this point, if there are any major mistakes, sand them down and/or roll more paint on it. Otherwise, now is the time to remove the old t-molding. I stripped it off and hand-sanded the edges to keep it straight and smooth. Then I rolled on some primer on the edges too.
This is where I'm at now. Next step I have to decide if I'm painting the sides or the front... I'm not so sure about white sides anymore, since it does get dirty and scuffed easily.
~Ray B.