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Title: Painting cabs
Post by: UFO on August 09, 2013, 04:53:09 pm
Hi All,

I'm sure there must be loads somewhere, but I've had a quick search and not come up with much.

Does anyone have any videos / guides about good quality painting techniques for a glass like finish?

There must be some in project threads so if you can point me in your direction it would be much appreciated...

Thanks all,
EssJay
Title: Re: Painting cabs
Post by: binarydump on August 10, 2013, 03:45:38 pm
I did see a link in one of the project announcements for a "piano finish". I've had a quick search and I can't find it. As I recall the guide was for someone making speakers.

A google for speakers and "piano finish" got this, hope it helps:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/construction-tips/83141-how-high-gloss-finishing.html (http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/construction-tips/83141-how-high-gloss-finishing.html)
Title: Re: Painting cabs
Post by: nemesismachine on August 12, 2013, 08:57:16 am
I just painted my cab with Rustoleum high gloss black paint, looks amazing.  Not piano black, because I didn't want to re-laminate the sides.
Title: Re: Painting cabs
Post by: Sjaak on August 12, 2013, 09:53:41 am
Hi All,

I'm sure there must be loads somewhere, but I've had a quick search and not come up with much.

Does anyone have any videos / guides about good quality painting techniques for a glass like finish?

There must be some in project threads so if you can point me in your direction it would be much appreciated...

Thanks all,
EssJay

I think there are a couple of videos created by Ond. Maybe in his retro build thread?


Edit: Yep, here's part 1 (of 3) http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,88912.msg1302324.html#msg1302324 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,88912.msg1302324.html#msg1302324)
Title: Re: Painting cabs
Post by: UFO on August 16, 2013, 07:07:07 pm
Thanks chaps...  :cheers: