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Hi all. I'm painting a Jr Pac CP. Got a pac CP w/ a super nice Jr overlay already applied. The panel is painted a flat black. I've masked off the overlay. I want to paint it a satin finish and have it be as durable as possible. I painted a pac panel last year and it already is nicked down to the metal. I liked the appliance epoxy (tested it on a panel) but it is too shiny. Any recommendations for really durable spray cans?

Thanks.
 
Hi all. I'm painting a Jr Pac CP. Got a pac CP w/ a super nice Jr overlay already applied. The panel is painted a flat black. I've masked off the overlay. I want to paint it a satin finish and have it be as durable as possible. I painted a pac panel last year and it already is nicked down to the metal. I liked the appliance epoxy (tested it on a panel) but it is too shiny. Any recommendations for really durable spray cans?

Thanks.

From my experience, the best way to start is fresh.

You stated that you already have the overlay attached and masked off. Understandable with a Jr overlay! :D

The most durable, which most will attest to, is the appliance paint. It is shiny, however, will reduce any nicks to it, especially to the point where you cannot see metal. This is most likely the best option.

Unfortunately, I don't see a way around it. Paint it the best you can, however, down the road you will not be happy....at least from your comments above.

Personally, I would try to find a new Pac Jr overlay and powdercoat it after using appliance paint masked off. It may be a LONG wait though!

Here are a few pics to Pac and Ms Pac that I have powdercoted from the start, then applied artwork.

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Thanks for the detailed response. It took a year to find this panel. I had a lead on what was said to be a NOS Jr Overlay but the holes were not already die cut and the part # (usually down in the bottom right) was missing. So, I passed. Based on your post, do you think a couple coats of the epoxy followed by a scuffing and a couple coats of satin rustoleum would minimized metal being exposed?

Thanks,
Robert
 
Thanks for the detailed response. It took a year to find this panel. I had a lead on what was said to be a NOS Jr Overlay but the holes were not already die cut and the part # (usually down in the bottom right) was missing. So, I passed. Based on your post, do you think a couple coats of the epoxy followed by a scuffing and a couple coats of satin rustoleum would minimized metal being exposed?

Thanks,
Robert


I can understand that! Next time, don't pass on minimal things for Jr, unless the inks were absolutely horrible!! ;)

The trouble with it will be bumps. It will take a lot of time and patience. But yes, that would surely minimize it.

If the epoxy is set on smooth enough (this is where the patience will start) it should be fine for a base coat.

I won't wear a ring when playing my games (or others out of respect). Guess you would have to see what would/did cause the scratching on your other panel.
 
I was going to suggest appliance epoxy but yes, it is too shiny. I use it on my games just because its so tough and I dont worry with it being 100 percent original.
I have a couple NOS Jr CPOs but not one for a dedicated. I have the pac/mspac style and the super pac conversion pieces.
 
Just as a suggestion... After applying the shiny epoxy good stuff, couldn't you just spray a clear satin spray paint on top to solve the problem? :confused: Will the spray paint not adhere to the epoxy paint well? (I would assume it would...)
 
Just as a suggestion... After applying the shiny epoxy good stuff, couldn't you just spray a clear satin spray paint on top to solve the problem? :confused: Will the spray paint not adhere to the epoxy paint well? (I would assume it would...)


You would probably want to let the epoxy cure then reprep the surface first. The epoxy is very sensitive to sure times. You have a very small window to apply additional coats or else you have to wait something like 24+ hours to recoat. If you dont follow the directions precisely (sp?) it will wrinkle up on you and your starting from scratch. Dont ask me how I know this. But yeah, I have recoated on epoxy with other products while restoring antique motorcycles.
 
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