[sdiy] Finishing Coatings - tips?

[Tim Parkhurst]

On 9/30/05, Michael Ruberto <frankentron at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> This weekend I will be focusing on my synths chassis. If you haven't yet
> seen it here's the pic again:
>
> http://frankentron.freezope.org/source/testset2.jpg
>
> After being in the Navy awhile I have gotten quite tired of grey. I've
> decided that I want a rough natural finish. So today I have begun the very
> time consuming job of wire-wheeling the shell, which leaves exactly the
> finish I am looking for. however, I want it to always look this way but I
> know after time the dirt and oxidization will ruin the nice brushed
> effect.
> Anybody have any tips or suggestions on what I should use to protect this
> finish but preserve the bareness of it?
> I thought of clear laquers but I really don't want any unnatural
> shinyness.
>
> Thanks!
>
> M. A. Ruberto

 Hey Michael,
 Look around a little bit and you can find clear coat spray in matte
(semi-gloss) finish. I've purchased this before at Orchard Supply Hardware
(a hardware store where you can actually find help, unlike Home Depot where
I refuse to go anymore). Clear coat MIGHT be available in flat finish too.
Maybe check a hobby or craft store. I'll bet there's something made for RC
cars or planes that might do the trick.
 Tim (has all sortsa fun at hardware stores) Servo
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