FullThrottle
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Painting metal control panel - Whats the best paint?
Hey gang,
I'm looking for advice and suggestions about painting a metal control panel.
I'll be painting an Asteroids control panel and would like a nice match with the factory Atari type black.
I'd like the most DURABLE semi-gloss / satin black paint I can find!
I want something that will not flake or peel over the next 50 years if nobody messes with it.
It would be really great if it was close enough match that I could blend in by the silkscreened part of the control panel which looks fine.
I have a spray gun and a place I can spray...
Nothing roll on, I am looking for the most professional type PERMANENT & DURABLE finish.
I'm personally leaning towards an automotive Acrylic Enamel single stage (no clearcoat)...
If I were painting a car I'd do a half dozen layers of clear, BUT, since I'm trying to retain the satin look on my control panel I know it limits me.
Advice? Suggestions? Help? Comments?
I want to lay the paint on this weekend but not sure what to buy.
I've had great luck painting large vans with the commercial/industrial coating white, but not sure if its a good match, if they make a semi-gloss black and don't need a gallon!!
Hey gang,
I'm looking for advice and suggestions about painting a metal control panel.
I'll be painting an Asteroids control panel and would like a nice match with the factory Atari type black.
I'd like the most DURABLE semi-gloss / satin black paint I can find!
I want something that will not flake or peel over the next 50 years if nobody messes with it.
It would be really great if it was close enough match that I could blend in by the silkscreened part of the control panel which looks fine.
I have a spray gun and a place I can spray...
Nothing roll on, I am looking for the most professional type PERMANENT & DURABLE finish.
I'm personally leaning towards an automotive Acrylic Enamel single stage (no clearcoat)...
If I were painting a car I'd do a half dozen layers of clear, BUT, since I'm trying to retain the satin look on my control panel I know it limits me.
Advice? Suggestions? Help? Comments?
I want to lay the paint on this weekend but not sure what to buy.
I've had great luck painting large vans with the commercial/industrial coating white, but not sure if its a good match, if they make a semi-gloss black and don't need a gallon!!

