Durable, "Pebble" finish?

[Cableaddict]

Does anyone know of a durable "pebble" finish that a home builder can use?

I'm looking to replicate the pebbly black finish found on many professional products, such as touring loudspeakers.

I'd also prefer a 2-part paint in a rattle can, if possible. I do have good spray equipment, but cleaning out 2-part epoxy paint is not y idea of fun.

I was about to order Eastwood's 2K paint:
Eastwood's 2K AeroSpray™ Ceramic Chassis Black

- but then I realized it was a smooth finish, and so would not match my other gear.


So, any ideas?

 

[Xerxes75]

Can Warnes paint be an idea?

R.

 

[Xerxes75]

Sorry Warnex I mean

 

[Cableaddict]

Looking into Warnex now, thanks.

In the meantime, I just found this:

Speaker Cabinet Coating - DuraTex(R) Roller Grade: Black 5 Gallons - Acry-Tech Coatings


Anybody ever use this stuff?

 

[drpro]

If you are in the states Parts Express carries it

 

[Cableaddict]

If you are in the states Parts Express carries it

Thanks.

Have you used this stuff?

It definitely gives the look I want, but I wonder if it can be as durable as a 2 part paint.

 

[Enzo]

Are you sure you are not looking at tolex? I have of course seen painted cabinets, but by far the majority of pro audio gear I see is covered in tolex, or tolex-like covering.

tolex for guitar amps and speaker cabinets

 

[w_oswald]

Well, I think you couldn't beat truck bed liner - I've used the professionally-applied version (hot sprayed, 2-component gun-mixed, I believe some kind of urethane), and it's really "tough as nails". For a home builder, there's the DIY version (I've used Hippo-Liner brand) which is (was?) 2 component, and applied with a texture roller. Certainly not as good as the pro stuff, but - for what it's worth - I've used it on a plywood yard trailer, and that has been out in the weather for a lot of years and still looks pretty good. Oh - I think you can also get the DIY stuff in a tintable base to colour match your truck (or speaker cabinets!). We can get this stuff at Canadian Tire stores; your local automotive supply store should have it as well. Worth a look?

 

[globalplayer]

+1 for Warnex.
Warnex Structure Paint Black 1Kg – Thomann United States

 

[Cableaddict]

Are you sure you are not looking at tolex? I have of course seen painted cabinets, but by far the majority of pro audio gear I see is covered in tolex, or tolex-like covering.

tolex for guitar amps and speaker cabinets

Good heavens no. Tolex would rip to shreds.

- Similar look though, for sure.

 

[Cableaddict]

+1 for Warnex.
Warnex Structure Paint Black 1Kg – Thomann United States

That's the look for sure, but it's not available in the USA.

From what I've now read, it appears to be virtually identical to Duratex, so I'm going to try that on some scrap wood.


I really like the idea of a 2-part paint, applied with a structured roller, but I can't find any that would e guaranteed to work. Since several of you like Warnex, I feel pretty good about the Duratex.

 

[Cableaddict]

I ordered some Duratex, (Thoman has to ship Warnex from the UK, so it's rather expensive)
- so I'll let you guys know how it works out, in a few weeks.


I think I'll go with the Eastwood 2-part (2K) rattle cans for my metal grills. They tend to get nicked more, and they would obviously look better with a smooth finish.


thanks, guys.