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needlesmcgirk:
If that's what you need, just role it on like the Jungle Mame, and go over it with a very fine sand paper after each coat.  This will make it extremely smooth to the touch.

leapinlew:

--- Quote from: needlesmcgirk on February 09, 2007, 02:06:08 pm ---If that's what you need, just role it on like the Jungle Mame, and go over it with a very fine sand paper after each coat.  This will make it extremely smooth to the touch.

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Yes, but, how do you do this and keep the shine? I'm in the same boat. I like a really smooth finish, but I don't know how to have both a shiny AND smooth finish.

I don't know much about painting, but if there is some sort of rubbing compound used or something I'd like to know.

psychotech:
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The fine sanding between the coats helps you keep the surface nice, even and scratch free ..and on "a good base" of a few layers of paint it's only (only!) the final layer that counts ..and gives the real shiny and smooth finish.. :)=

To keep the paintjob protected.., well, don't really know, but how about a mohair roller to finish with a lacquer coat? There're rollers dedicated to lacquer.. On the other hand, it depends on your paint..

Good luck!  :cheers:

javeryh:
I finally finished the crazy bezel panel and the monitor can be set in place!





It came out pretty good - I'll post more pics and details tomorrow.  It's pretty late right now.  I'm really glad I went with the 19" monitor over the 17" one.

Also, my test panel is drying right now and I can already tell it's not coming out like I had hoped.  I still have 2 more top coats and the poly to add though so maybe I'm being a bit pessimistic...

leapinlew:
Javery Javery Javery...

I don't know what to do with you. And here I thought this cab was going to be good.... I blame myself































for not giving you enough credit! It's looking awesome! Galaga/Ms. Pac is my favorite cabinet. Keep up the good work and the updates - I'm watching your thread with lots of interest!  :)

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