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| Todd H:
I just purchased my monitor and am about to leave and pick it up. I went with the Samsung T260. http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS26TWHSUV/ZA I haven't primered and painted yet because I need to build a monitor mount, which means drilling and filling a few more holes with bondo. As soon as I do that, I'll get it painted and in the house. I'm getting there slowly. :) Edit: Back with the monitor. Looks pretty sweet. No stuck or dead pictures. Hooked up blu-ray player to the HDMI port and picture is outstanding. |
| Todd H:
I decided to give painting a try instead of laminate. I started out with a couple of coats of Kilz latex primer, sanding between each coat with 220 grit sandpaper. When that was dry (I waited at least 24 hours before even touching the thing), I then started with the actual painting. Using a fine nap roller, I rolled a coat of black flat latex on each side and panel. After drying for 24 hours, I sanded it with 800 grit sandpaper and rolled on another coat. I did this three times until the finish looked satisfactory. There's very little orange peel and the color looks uniform. I was shocked that it turned out so well, although it was a bit more time consuming than I thought. Tomorrow I'm bringing it in the house, putting on the t-molding, and mounting the control panel. I'll take a few pictures when I'm done. I already have all the buttons and one U360. All that's left is: Marquee artwork (Pixelhugger is working on that now), marquee light, and marquee plexi Monitor glass (tinted) One more U360 w/circular restrictor and longer handle 3" trackball and mounting plate Turbo Twist 2 spinner Ipac Wiring Over/under coin door PC Getting closer... :cheers: |
| ivwshane:
Wheres all the pics? I want to see some progress shots! |
| Todd H:
Taking some today. Just got to get it in the house. |
| Todd H:
Here's she is repainted and with the control panel mounted. I still need to clean some dust off the sides but I think it turned out pretty nice. The laminate on the control panel looks darker than the paint on the cabinet with the camera flash but in person they look pretty much the same. |
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