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Witchboard:
The Omega Race cabs didnt' have t-molding but were painted as well.  It will turn out fine.  Don't forget to pick up some of that MDF sealer so you don't have to use as much paint.

ginno:
The cabs got 1 layer of MDF primer, the sand down and 2nd layer of primer will go on once the monitor is installed.   That should be soon... :S

Cheers, ginno...

ginno:
Here is a pic of what i am trying to achieve (still a long way off)


Here is a pic of the bottom corner of the cabinet with the bevel i am looking to paint (undercoat # 1 on)



Ive just put up the beginning of my web site, very early stages not really worth a look yet, ill post it in the project announcements once it has a bit more content

http://users.bigpond.net.au/ginno/

Cheers ginno

IMMark:

--- Quote from: ginno on February 15, 2005, 12:22:59 am ---Im using MDF, got a couple of good tips off the bloke at the hardware store about getting the finish to look good but it was a bit hard to explaing to him about the edges etc.

I think I will try to paint the whole thing, then mask the edges and do another light undercoat, followed by the blue.

Ill try it on the CP before i do the entire cabinet.

Is there a risk i can leave the masking tape on there too long that it could deteriorate and rip the paint ?

Thanks for the tips guys, ill try and get some concept & actual pics up to give you an idea of what i am trying to achieve.

Ill try and upload tonight...

Arcadiac did you mask the edges of your cabinet or was it for side art??

cheers ginno...



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As for leaving tape on too long, you should use painters tape (Blue), won't pull off paint or leave residue.  As for the whole concept of paint vs T-mold, I think that you will be fine.  Once completed, it would be hard to tell the difference from looking.  The T-mold is primarily for edge protection, however I assume that your machine is for home use, not likely to take the abuse of a commercial setting.  Like all things in Mame building, there are trade offs, and I am sure the purists would opt for T-mold, but there is nothing wrong with painting :)

ginno:
Well guys went throught with the painting finally

Ignored most of your advice of course which cost me, still im quite happy with the results.

Ran into the following problems

- Used poor quality making tape so got bleeding
- Removed masking tape before paint cured resulting in some tearing

Managed to patch it up when painting the edges I hope (Haven't removed those masks yet...)



I masked the edges, did 2 top coats, removed the masking from the edges, remasked around the corners of the cabinet and then painted them blue.

If anyone is interested to see how it went go here

http://users.bigpond.net.au/ginno/

Then go to the FINISHED PRODUCT link

Thanks for you help all

Ginno...

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