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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: So what white?

From: "tony1" <atm655@verizon.net>
Date: 2009-10-20

Paint prep is a major "must do" to keep a finish lasting. When I painted #510 the cabinet was completely worked over, so all those decades later it was still in great shape. Using my experience from custom painting bikes, helmets etc worked out wonderfully.
My point is use a good gun, Devilbiss is my gun of choice and you might be able to rent one, or at least a Binks.
Good luck and take your time!
Tony
#510
 
----- Original Message -----
From: DaSwans
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 8:32 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: So what white?

 

Great info. That's what I'm looking for. I do have a gun and compressor but I think my gun is broken. The last time I tried using it on some doors, nothing came out. You're points about using a gun over using cans will be considered. Perhaps it's time to buy a new gun and do this thing right.

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
> Satin is a finish, like flat or semi-gloss. There are a zillion shades of
> white, so I'd just pick one, paint a cheek block and see if you like it. I
> like Krylon in cans (very good nozzles), but I like epoxy paint (in cans,
> sold by Top Flite) even better. I get it at the local hobby shop. It leaves a
> very hard finish. Substitute the Krylon nozzle if you can.
>
> I am going to paint the blue Mellotron with a gun... It is going to be some
> shade of white again. Spray cans are fine for the inside of the cabinet,
> but if you are going to put effort into cleaning up the outside and fixing
> the dents, crapped up corners and edges, then for me, a gun is the way to
> go. It is faster and you have more control. Spray cans are way too uneven
> when painting large flat surfaces
>
>
> In a message dated 10/19/2009 7:08:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> tspit74@... writes:
>
> 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!
>