Stencils & Foam Rollers

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Can one use a foam roller with stencils with any decent result? I ask because I don't have a paint sprayer... I don't have experience with a paint sprayer, and I don't have a location to properly use a paint sprayer.

I'm considering re-doing the sides on my Taito cab but likely won't if it comes down to needing to spray it.
 
Foam Rolled (except the base coat)

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Welp, I guess that tells me what I need to know.

:)

Thanks!

Time to try to find "Elevator Action Brown/Tan" paint codes.

Anyone have them? Also, which is the base coat color? I've never done a stencil job before.
 
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Frizz,

Not that i have experience in this but from what ive read (i have stencils to use this year!) the reason for spraying is to get a more even coat of paint at thinner applications. Rolled on is just fine but be careful with a thick coat of paint as it may come up when you pull the stencil after drying.

It's also faster and you look real cool out in yard doing it! :D
 
Can one use a foam roller with stencils with any decent result? I ask because I don't have a paint sprayer... I don't have experience with a paint sprayer, and I don't have a location to properly use a paint sprayer.

I'm considering re-doing the sides on my Taito cab but likely won't if it comes down to needing to spray it.

Fritz, did you just join the site yesterday?
 
No offense, that Burgertime restencil looks amazing, and I'm sure it was a ton of work, but...

There's a reason many prefer spraying. Not to say good results can't be had with foam rollers - that Burgertime proves it, but I tried using them and the texture turned me off. I can spray from a gun and get a flat finish. Factory finishes were sprayed, although with different paint, etc...so not a fair argument huh?

Joey
 
Didn't Phet re-paint a couple Elevator Action's last summer? I think uses foam rollers too.
 
here's my rolling job on my space invaders , and I didnt use a foam roller, I used a smooth roller
 

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No offense, that Burgertime restencil looks amazing, and I'm sure it was a ton of work, but...

There's a reason many prefer spraying. Not to say good results can't be had with foam rollers - that Burgertime proves it, but I tried using them and the texture turned me off. I can spray from a gun and get a flat finish. Factory finishes were sprayed, although with different paint, etc...so not a fair argument huh?

Joey

In fairness, I did start to spray but the air was starting to peel the stencil away from the cabinet. Really couldn't get a good adjustment without compromising the stencil from peeling so I stopped and opted for rolling. Probably an airbrush would have been better. You can eliminate the texture with rollers -- just takes time and patience. :D
 
I would use an airbrush to paint stencils.
In the previous pics you can't really see the surface of the paint,could be too much texture for your liking.
You would get a nice smooth and thinner coat so no fear of lifting the edge of the paint when removing the stencils.
You can get a nice air brush and compressor for a pretty cheap price.
All that is needed is an air brush compressor,not a regular type unless you have other uses for one.
If you get one just remember on a single action you can set the amount of paint you want to come out of the tip,just pull the trigger.
In dual action the amount of paint is determined by how much you pull the trigger back,push for air and then pull trigger back.
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I remember seeing someones Wild Western on a Canadian Arcade Forum. Looked Great. He used some sort of Spray Paint System. You add your paint and buy the canned air.
 
Wow. Nice results. Are you guys thinning the paint before rolling it on? I'd be afraid of lifting up the dried paint when removing the stencils...
 
I remember seeing someones Wild Western on a Canadian Arcade Forum. Looked Great. He used some sort of Spray Paint System. You add your paint and buy the canned air.

The only problem with canned air is you have to switch cans frequently to let them build air back up and they get expensive since it takes a lot of air to spray paint even with an air brush.
They also have a tendency to pulse when getting low.
 
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