CP Paint job questions

[Jefferson]

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)

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?

[Beretta]

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.

[Jefferson]

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

[BamBam]

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.