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Title: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: jdbailey1206 on January 18, 2015, 09:04:28 am
I think I already know my answer but what are everyones feelings about painting your wood control panel before applying the artwork.  Ive heard its smart to do so and wondered who has done it and who hasnt and what their results have been.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: Nephasth on January 18, 2015, 11:07:41 am
Wood... Paint it first.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: Le Chuck on January 18, 2015, 11:12:03 am
Always paint first.  Because science and reasons. 
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: Drnick on January 18, 2015, 11:37:03 am
Paint,  The adhesive will stick to it better,  Just make sure that the paint is fully cured before applying the art. 
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: yotsuya on January 18, 2015, 02:04:56 pm
Coat it with talcum power, then lay the art down.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: jdbailey1206 on January 18, 2015, 04:16:14 pm
I was avoiding painting because I forgot to paint and I dont have anywhere warm to paint over the winter.  And you say talc powder works Yots?  How well?
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: nitz on January 18, 2015, 05:30:55 pm
Don't mean to hijack, but this got me thinking about whether or not paint would be necessary first on a metal panel...wood definitely needs paint before applying decals, but would metal need it do you think?
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: Le Chuck on January 18, 2015, 06:02:25 pm
And you say talc powder works Yots?  How well?
About as well as a lead balloon.  You know that the surface must be dust free right?  What's talc powder?
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: jdbailey1206 on January 18, 2015, 09:02:58 pm
And you say talc powder works Yots?  How well?
About as well as a lead balloon.  You know that the surface must be dust free right?  What's talc powder?
Derp.  I really did believe that and I knew better.  4:15 pm me is such an idiot.

I might have to paint it in the barn and bring it in to dry.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: Le Chuck on January 18, 2015, 09:04:53 pm
Don't mean to hijack, but this got me thinking about whether or not paint would be necessary first on a metal panel...wood definitely needs paint before applying decals, but would metal need it do you think?

I don't paint metal. Just wash it with some acetone or other astringent.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: yotsuya on January 18, 2015, 09:07:55 pm
And you say talc powder works Yots?  How well?
About as well as a lead balloon.  You know that the surface must be dust free right?  What's talc powder?
Derp.  I really did believe that and I knew better.  4:15 pm me is such an idiot.

I might have to paint it in the barn and bring it in to dry.

Sorry, I meant to put the evil smiley there, then thought, "Naw, no one would believe that!"  >:D

Yeah, paint wood, metal is fine to leave raw as long as it's cleaned and dried really good.
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: nitz on January 19, 2015, 12:58:49 am
I don't paint metal. Just wash it with some acetone or other astringent.

Yeah, paint wood, metal is fine to leave raw as long as it's cleaned and dried really good.

Thanks guys, good to know. :cheers:
Title: Re: Paint or not to paint before cp artwork
Post by: ChanceKJ on January 24, 2015, 05:32:58 pm
Coat it with talcum power, then lay the art down.

+1


(This made me lol)