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theCoder:
Paint
I decided to go with a dark silver textured paint. I'm using Rust-oleum "Hammered" spray paint. I really like the texture it leaves. I first tried the light silver stuff, but it looked to much like metal. This shade looks like a smokey gray plastic. It is a semi-gloss and really looks good.
I started with two coats of white primer. Then on to the paint. The first couple of coats turned out terrible. I did not do a good job of sanding. I though the imperfections would be covered up by the paint. My father would be so ashamed. I wet down some wood putty to the consistency of drywall mud and smeared it over the entire surface. I then did as I was taught, coarse grit, followed by medium grit, followed by fine grit. When I finished, all the small scratches were filled in and the surface was much smoother.
Man what a difference a little patience makes. It's not perfect, but much better. Hey Dad, take a look.
Crafty:
Nice Paint Job
It must be so hard not to rush.....
dweebs0r:
Looks good. Have you thought about laminating the sides? A nice black laminate would give you contrasting colors and it would hide any imperfections in the paint and the finish.
Its probably too late now since the t-molding slot is cut.
-D
theCoder:
--- Quote from: dweebs0r on June 14, 2006, 09:15:33 am ---Have you thought about laminating the sides?
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How do you compensate for the additional thickness of the laminate relative to the t-molding?
dweebs0r:
--- Quote from: theCoder on June 14, 2006, 07:30:48 pm ---How do you compensate for the additional thickness of the laminate relative to the t-molding?
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Yea, I guess its too late. You would have to cut the t-molding slot off center and since its already cut...
I dunno. Someone here probably knows a trick on how you might be able to do it.
I didnt realize you had t-molding slots when I first posted the laminate suggestion.
-D
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