These were powder-coated -- one pass -- under 20 minutes from start to "finish". It's a high-gloss black:
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Great job Jack! Many people are unaware that wood can be powder coated these days. I have seem more and more of this being done. Very cool😀
Thanks and no worries!
Your points are good ones and there isnt any reason to ignore expert advice!
Plus Im always wanting to learn how to do better finishes!!
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Very nice.
Could you explain the powder-coating method?
I just spent the past 3-4 months doing a high gloss black finish on my new build but I have zero equipment so I rollers and thinned oil based paint (60/40 with mineral spirits). The results are great for me (lots of wet sanding 600 and 1000 grit) but it took a LONG time.
Could you explain the powder-coating method?
I just spent the past 3-4 months doing a high gloss black finish on my new build but I have zero equipment so I rollers and thinned oil based paint (60/40 with mineral spirits). The results are great for me (lots of wet sanding 600 and 1000 grit) but it took a LONG time.
We have a spray booth which is a couple hundred sq feet footprint -- the powder is sprayed with an electrostatic gun, an IR oven causes the powder to "gel", and a series of UV ovens cure the polymer. What could be simpler ? (HAH!)
The Metronomes were done as a demonstration project for a trade show. I'm not in the speaker biz!!
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Roll-on method....60% oil based black gloss enamel, 40% Mineral spirits. Ultra smooth foam roller
No, new pictures...Im doing the veneer baffles now (Curly walnut)
The simple thing to do here would be to Google "repairing polyurethane finishes". Very informative.
Based on the above and some of your other responses on this subject it's fairly obvious you need to educate yourself before you sew on that experts badge.
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Polyurethane can be re-coated, regardless of the number of day that have passed. To be successful you need to clean and sand the surface first - it then becomes the new substrate for subsequent coats.
Scratches and even gouges in polyurethane can be completely repaired - I have done it many time my friend. Knowledge, skill and technique.
Sorry, but you do not have a clue if you believe your ststements! Read the work of woodfinishing experts and then tell me you are correct. You may have done it, but it is not an industry accepted practice! Recoating urethane does not bond to the previous surface, as lacquer, shellac and regular varnishes do. Do as you choose, but you are wrong. Propagation of this type of nonsense is not a good idea.
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You are very knowledgeable, aren't you? The high end gear, tubes, cables and now finishing! Wow, so diverse - a true Renaissance man! An expert on all these and more, no doubt.
I'll not argue with you Curly, I know what I know and I've talked about this here too many times before.
All I can say to anyone else reading this: use the resources at your disposal, such as Google to find reliable sources for information.
Here's one: WoodAnswers.Com - Wood 101 for Do-It-Yourselfers
Here's another: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/wfpolyurethane
I'll not argue with you Curly, I know what I know and I've talked about this here too many times before.
All I can say to anyone else reading this: use the resources at your disposal, such as Google to find reliable sources for information.
Here's one: WoodAnswers.Com - Wood 101 for Do-It-Yourselfers
Here's another: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/wfpolyurethane
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As I said read the finishing experts opinions. I never stated that I was an expert. I just know what I have read and I abide by their opinions. I owned a hardwood lumber business, I did not play with wood only on the weekends 🙂
You make me laugh Curly! 😀
I play with electronics on the weekends (no tubes though - I'm not stuck in the past) and work with wood all week, have been for more than 25 years.
You would do well to have a little humility and give others the benefit of the doubt - some of us know a thing or two.
Here: Go to your local Home Depot and read the application instructions on a can of urethane (I know you don't have any on hand, that finish doesn't "sound" good 😀). Go on, I dare you 😉
I play with electronics on the weekends (no tubes though - I'm not stuck in the past) and work with wood all week, have been for more than 25 years.
You would do well to have a little humility and give others the benefit of the doubt - some of us know a thing or two.
Here: Go to your local Home Depot and read the application instructions on a can of urethane (I know you don't have any on hand, that finish doesn't "sound" good 😀). Go on, I dare you 😉
Well here is a web site that states what I already mentioned.
Lacquer versus Polyurethane
Stick to electronics. It more your speed 🙂
You know nothing of me and nothing in general, apparently...
The link you provided gives inaccurate data on urethane. You should update your "expert" sources to ones that are true and unbiased.
The link you provided gives inaccurate data on urethane. You should update your "expert" sources to ones that are true and unbiased.
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Chill, guys.
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