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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: barrel_hopper on April 15, 2008, 09:00:39 pm
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Ok guys I am deep into the prep work of my Donkey Kong restoration and the prep work is coming along pretty good.
I just need to work the BONDO on the backside of the cabinet to get that chipping leveled out.
My question is this. I am laying down primer on the inside edges of the cabinet "the parts that are black" I am using these foam brushes from walmart to paint with. The primer goes on pretty good but I still have to sand it smooth or else it will look like poo.
When I go to paint the black should I mask everything off and use a spray paint? Or should I just use the foam brushes and do a heck of alot of sanding. I know black can be pretty unforgiving so I want to make sure I get some really good advice here. As long as I can sand the brush marks down and still get the paint to look clean and smooth I will be happy. I have never really painted anything before but it seems pretty easy if you prep prep prep and more prep....did i mention you need to prep?
I bought a small can of oil based gloss black and I am using oil based Killz white pigmented primer with small foam brushes.
Thanks for the advice guys!
Adam S.
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The parts that are black? ??? pic pls
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Thanks, thats what I needed to know
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With spraying you are also not limited to just spray cans and the colors they have available.
Preval sells a disposable sprayer that you can use any latex paint in and it goes on much smoother than rolling.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/wbassett/HTS/ScreenPainting/Spraying/Preval.jpg)
They are pretty inexpensive too, the unit comes with the reusable bottle and one power unit for around $4-5 and power units are only a couple of bucks. You can find them at most paint stores like Sherwin Williams. For a black cab, I'd go with just regular spray paint, but this opens up options for any color a person could possible want. They also spray poly very well to add a more protective coating if that's desired.
You could go all out and get a Wagner sprayer too, I have two of them. They're not pro grade, but also don't cost as much either and no compressor is needed...
Just some food for thought. :)
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If you are going to use a foam roller make sure that you buy the dense foam ones. Not all foam rollers are created equal. Trust me I learned the hard way. The dense foam rollers are typically white NOT yellow or pink.. It's easy to compare at the store just give them a squeeze. You want the firmest foam you can find NOT spongy! There is also a paint additive that help me a huge amount. It is an anti dying agent called Penetrol http://www.flood.com/Flood/Products/Exterior/PaintAdditives/Penetrol_Exterior+Additives.htm
This is a huge help! It helps eliminate roller marks and allows the paint to go on more smoothly!
I did sand between coats. using
400 grit and 800 grit..
Turned out perfect!