Hi, just wondering if I can use automotive spray can paint to repaint amp/CD player/tape player cases?
Got a bunch of stuff luckily all black that really needs a lick of paint.
I'd presume sandpaper of a perticul grit? Once all off wet sandpaper? Then prime it, scratch it a bit and apply final black coat?
Got a bunch of stuff luckily all black that really needs a lick of paint.
I'd presume sandpaper of a perticul grit? Once all off wet sandpaper? Then prime it, scratch it a bit and apply final black coat?
If the amp is going to be on the road or moved around a lot may Hammerite could be a good choice ?
Hi, it's all home based products, no PA gear. I guess it won't need a primer as it'll always be kept inside?
Best to know what paint is on there to see what the surface prep is required. Take it to a paint store or try and do a little research. At the very least you will need to clean the surface with Methyl Hydrate (no residue). If need be, you sand before that and then either spray with the correct primer or if there is surface contamination, you spray with lacquer. Always ask a paint pro their opinion.
And denatured alcohol. Same book, different cover. Excellent for surface prep no matter how you slice it.
I would use a proper primer even if only indoor use is envisioned.
Car type paint does not hold that well to unprepared surfaces.
Best is: wash old chassis > degrease/derust it with car type phosphatizer > wash it again to remove any chemical residue > apply primer, even if humble "grey" car type > lightly sand with wet or wetordry fine sandpaper > apply final paint.
Sounds like OCD but does not really take that much time and paint will last forever.
Some modern wonder paint might do 2 or 3 of those jobs at once and save time but in any case proper cleaning is mandatory.
Car type paint does not hold that well to unprepared surfaces.
Best is: wash old chassis > degrease/derust it with car type phosphatizer > wash it again to remove any chemical residue > apply primer, even if humble "grey" car type > lightly sand with wet or wetordry fine sandpaper > apply final paint.
Sounds like OCD but does not really take that much time and paint will last forever.
Some modern wonder paint might do 2 or 3 of those jobs at once and save time but in any case proper cleaning is mandatory.
If there is not much rust, brass wire brush to clean up, 80-220 grit abrasive paper, wash clean with alcohol or thinner, and cover it up with transparent lacquer / furniture stuff based on polyurethane or melamine.
This will preserve the original name plate and so on.
If a complete paint job is needed, ask a pro, there is a vast variety of coatings available, car piants (simple and base+hardener combinations), oil based paints, acrylic, and so on.
COMPLETE SURFACE PREPARATION IS ESSENTIAL...
Spray cans are not easy to use, you need practice.
This will preserve the original name plate and so on.
If a complete paint job is needed, ask a pro, there is a vast variety of coatings available, car piants (simple and base+hardener combinations), oil based paints, acrylic, and so on.
COMPLETE SURFACE PREPARATION IS ESSENTIAL...
Spray cans are not easy to use, you need practice.
Hi guys, thanks a lot. I've been collecting hifi equipment over the last few years, I have 9 items to repaint as I sell items on once repaired and some of the funds go to my partner's new wheelchair fund, why I was thinking of respraying some items to just get a lil bit more for them. One preamp, a Arcam FMJ AV8 the paint is literally flaking off, looks awful 😀 I'll take a few pics and show you...
