Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Craig Pilecky on January 25, 2003, 09:33:09 pm
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I drilled the holes for my control panel, and sanded it down nice. I just need to paint it, and then im going to mount the joysticks and buttons.
Im not sure what type of paint to use. Should I use spray paint, or brush? Does it need undercoating, or just 2 or 3 layers of black?
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I asked my mom's friend what I should do and he said that I should just go with brush paint cause it's cheaper and spray paint is just too expensive for a can, I have used spray paint on a CP I was making and it just runs and stuff like that. Also if you put primer on first, which I highly suggest, you will only need one coat. Also the primer prevents the paint from seaping in to the wood and making to wood show. Thanx.
-See Ya!!!
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You can use spraypaint but I would make sure that its epoxy paint and if you're not going to cover the surface with acrylic or polycarbonate (you really should I might add) then I would spray on a good 4 or 5 coats of clearcoat on top of the black. Wear through will eventually occur just from normal abuse but the clearcoat will slow down the process somewhat.
Best of luck :)
S.M.
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using mdf? priming first is a good idea
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If you're using wood make sure you use a few coats of sanding sealer or the grain will show through.
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I would use rollers instead of brushes. It makes a much nicer finish. Also, sand between coats with fine grit.
Good luck,
Rocky