Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: Jefferson on October 21, 2009, 06:52:28 pm
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I've sifted through the forums and formulated a plan of attack for my new CP, just wanted to have it confirmed in a new topic.
(my project thread:http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95439.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95439.0))
Youll see on that link, my CP is 1" thick and the top edge rounds down (where the players bellies are) so T molding and CP art down the 'edges' is out. I want it black, hardwearing, and easily cleaned (I assume fingerprints are inevitable.) The CP is very nice and smooth already so I don't need to disguise any eye-sores.
PLAN
with fine foam mini-roller:
Prime with Kilz, sand
Prime with Kilz, sand
black semi-gloss, sand
black semi-gloss, sand
acrylic lacquer top coat
I've also heard black enamel paint is nice for a hard shell, then I'm under the impression lacquer isn't necessary?
I don't care about 'piano finish.' I hear too glossy invites smears and smudges. Really any hard paint that acts like laminate (sigh. next time.) I'll be happy with.
What say you guys?
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well.. im not very knowledgeable about paints but wouldn't you be worried about it wearing?
i mean you'd be surprised just how abrasive a persons skin can be.. wrists, arms, i think it would wear pretty quickly.
but maybe im wrong, actually i hope i am because im going to be in a similar situation soon.
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I guess my thing is like, I can't use lexan, or any polycarbonate overlays or laminates, and need to discern some sort of hard shell I can apply in a roller. I'm looking into polyethylene right now
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I am not sure if you considered this, but I used a laminate (arborite), in a black matte colour, for my entire cab. It is the same material used in countertop applications. It is extremely durable, but a bit costly. It applies with contact cement and can be trimmed off with a flush-cut router.