That's beautiful, Frank. Is white satin an original color?
I'll be using cans. I've done a lot of paint work on my Triumph Spitfire (engine bay, suspension parts (no body work)), so I'm confident I can get a good finish with cans, 800 grit sandpaper (wet), polishing compound, etc.
Do you know if they were originally ivory or white? I can't really go by old pictures in Genesis books because they don't really tell the truth. My gut tells me it's not a refrigerator white and probably closer to ivory. But what shade? Probably lighter than almond, right.
Who know? Maybe I'll just do white like the one in your picture. It looks great!
--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> This is one that I painted. It is a white satin finish. I am about to paint
> one an ivory white. Are you going to use a gun or spray cans? This was
> painted with a gun.
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> Frank
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> In a message dated 10/19/2009 6:22:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> tspit74@... writes:
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> Thanks Tony. I thought the Crim trons were white. At least they are in the
> pictures from the booklet of the 73-74 live box set.
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> Any other advice on glossy/satin and white/off-white? Somebody out there
> must know, right?
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> --- In _newmellotrongroup@newmellotronnew_
> (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) , "tony1" <atm655@> wrote:
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> > Sure do it's called "black" it's a darker shade of white.
> > Makes them look more distinct (ask Fripp).
> > Sorry but I couldn't resist.
> > Tony
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: DaSwans
> > To: _newmellotrongroup@newmellotronnew_
> (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)
> > Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 1:00 AM
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] So what white?
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> > I'm feeling like it's time to restore her paint to it's original beauty.
> I want to do things to improve #857 that don't cost a lot of money right
> now. Considering that at some point, my Mellotron was painted with a brush
> with white latex house paint, I'm sure I won't have trouble bettering it's
> appearance.
> >
> > But what is the proper white? There are spots where I think I see the
> original color. But I can't tell if it's the effect of a 30 year old film of
> nicotine or if someone spilled the bongwater on it too many times.
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> > So, does anyone know the right shade? Refrigerator white? Ivory? Gray
> white? Cream? Light almond? I believe it's supposed to be satin. But am I
> wrong? Is it gloss? Any brand of paint (preferably from a can) that is
> preferred?
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> > Any help is appreciated.
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