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

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

Or perhaps it's time to clean the gun?
I've never seen nor used a gun I could not clean.
If you have the appropriate thinner in the pot and tightly cover the end cap of the gun, pull the trigger you will back wash the device. That's my standard way of cleaning a working gun and it's the last step in the process.
Unless you've used some type of epoxy the chances are good the gun will work again.
The DeVilbiss I mentioned is an expensive gun, so they are not disposable items to me.
If you have some $29.95 unit, then I might toss it and start with a new tool.
Tony
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----- 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!
>