A 'how to' for High Gloss Finishing

[kareface]

Originally Posted by Renron

KareFace,
"The shaking blurs the reflection"-------> Decafe <------

I've read that others have had great sucess with clawlock, I have not used it and I'm glad it worked out so well for you.
Superb job, congratulations on you fine looking speakers. It truly is a labor of love and the results are worth the effort when done properly as you did.
Thanks for the picture history.
Camera Tip~ turn the ISO speed of the camera to 400 or higher. It will help with the blurring of the photos.

Ron

The problem is with the higher shutter speeds (like what I used in the first few shots) you don't see a lot of the reflection. Just just see a black, and isn't representative of what the speakers really look like. As an example, I turned one sideways any my friend sitting on the couch could clearly see details of himself in it. However, if I was to take a picture sitting from the same position at a lower shutter speed all you would see was black and glare. I just need to buckle down and find a tripod, lol

[TerryO]

Originally Posted by kareface

The problem is with the higher shutter speeds (like what I used in the first few shots) you don't see a lot of the reflection. Just just see a black, and isn't representative of what the speakers really look like. As an example, I turned one sideways any my friend sitting on the couch could clearly see details of himself in it. However, if I was to take a picture sitting from the same position at a lower shutter speed all you would see was black and glare. I just need to buckle down and find a tripod, lol

The pictures give a pretty good idea of how well the finish on your speakers turned out. You put in a lot of work and it shows.
I think they look great!

Best Regards,
TerryO

[kareface]

Thanks ^^

[kareface]

Second one turned out even better! Not to mention a slightly less juddery picture.

[Renron]

Whoa-Ha!

Man, that's fantastic!

Very nice, thanks for the HQ picture. Nice and flat reflection. Shows how much hard work you put into your speakers. Congratulations.

Ron

[MJL21193]

Very nicely done!

[kareface]

Thanks, needless to say I'm so happy with the results. Now that I've done it once I have some ideas for refining the process I used a little. I can't wait to give it a go on the next set of speakers.

[marchel]

I'm just wondering If after I applied a 2 part primer and 3 coats of black paint And flattened the surface, Can I use a paint roller to apply the top clear coat? , Then flatten and polish ? HAs anyone tried this?

[DrumDude]

I would only do this if I LOVED sanding. even the best rollers don't come close to as smooth as spraying.
once you get it flat, if you spray evenly it should stay fairly flat and be easier to rub out.

[kareface]

Originally Posted by DrumDude

I would only do this if I LOVED sanding.

Who doesn't!

I agree, even with an HVLP you need a reasonable amount of sanding. With a roller you'd be shooting yourself in the foot to get out of walking a mile.