Modding Paint help
Modding Paint help Posted on: 13.10.2011 by Aleta Hartzler so i wanted to paint my LPD8, Launchpad, APC20 & maybe X1 white.what paint should i use for each? | |
| Aleta Hartzler 15.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by Gryz
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| Aleta Hartzler 13.10.2011 | so i wanted to paint my LPD8, Launchpad, APC20 & maybe X1 white. what paint should i use for each? |
| Aleta Hartzler 15.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by Gryz
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| Alexandra Nerby 15.10.2011 | Yes, Isopropyl alcohol mixed with a little water should be just fine. Yep, it evaporates very quickly, I would wear rubber gloves during this step and for the remainder of the project. |
| Aleta Hartzler 15.10.2011 | ok cool alcohol wipes it is, would alcohol on a cloth do just as fine? and im guessing alcolol is chosen because it evaporates safely from the plastic and/or metal... |
| Alexandra Nerby 15.10.2011 | You want something that takes off the oil from your fingers. Alcohol wipes are what we use in the automotive industry. |
| Aleta Hartzler 15.10.2011 | i was told to wash before sanding which i did, but i got a few finger prints of the sanded surface (hard not to with all the small squares needing sanding) so can i wash it again after sanding? if so with what? |
| Alexandra Nerby 15.10.2011 | For the plastic, I recommend the Krylon Fusion. It is made for plastic and sticks very well if the surface is prepped properly. Sand, clean, paint with very light coats until you have the finish you want. Too many people lay it on thick and get drips and have to start over... |
| Aleta Hartzler 15.10.2011 | Because this is more fun. So for the plastic I can imagine I probably don't need to sand til the letters and graphics come off eh? Since they're like treated into the plastic |
| Karolis Petrauskas 15.10.2011 | Why not just go to 12inchskinz.com and buy an overlay? It will save you a ton of time and its reversible. |
| Brunilda Kora 15.10.2011 | For the best finish, you'll need to sand it back, then paint it white. You don't need to sand it back to the bare metal, just sand it enough to take the "shine" (and any lettering/graphics off). But the absolute BEST way to paint metal, is to sand it back to bare metal, 1 coat of primer, and couple of coats of white on top... |
| Aleta Hartzler 14.10.2011 | bumpin cause im still unsure of the metal X1 and how to paint it effectively |
| Karolis Petrauskas 14.10.2011 | Krylon fusion also works well...it bonds with the plastic. |
| Brock Ricapito 14.10.2011 | what about using primer instead of having to sand it? |
| Aleta Hartzler 14.10.2011 | does the sanding also apply to the APC? since its plastic like the Launchpad and such and such, also do they sale clear coat in spray paint form as well? and im assuming white spray paint will work.. |
| Wayne Washko 13.10.2011 | Oh, take pics and post when you're done, I don't believe anyone has posted a pic of a painted x1 yet |
| Wayne Washko 13.10.2011 | Just clean with a damp cloth, sand them gently so the paint sticks, wipe again to get what you sanded off completely. Then use whatever matte or gloss spray paint you like and follow it up with a bunch of clear coats (4 maybe). This will insure the paint doesn't wear off the controller and get obsorbed by your skin. I painted my xsession pro this way (using a splatter technique between the white and clear coats). It's in the mod or show ur set up somewhere. Hope that helps |
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