Liquid_Cooled
02-09-2006, 03:36 AM
So ive been reading alot of Case Spray Painting Guides (Linear, mnpctech, modthebox, box gods) and I just want to make sure I have all the step down correct. I'll be painting my old Logitech MX Duo mouse and keyboard. Im be using Dupli-Color Acrylic Enamel Gloss Black spray paint, with matching grey primer and clear coat. Plastic surface has already been filled in with bondo (where needed) and sanded to 320 grit.
PRIMER:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 30 minutes then wet sand with 600 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 15 minutes bettwen each think coat)
4. wait 30 minutes then wet sand with 800 grit
COLOR PAINT:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 2 days then wet sand with 800 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
4. wait 2 days then wet and with 1000grit
CLEAT COAT:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 2 days then wet sand with 1000 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
4. wait 2 days tehn weat sand with 1500 then 2000 grit
FINISHING:
1. apply small amount of 3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound (Fine Cut)
2. use soft cotton cloth and work compound in gently.
3. use swirl mark removers/glaze.
QUESTIONS:
1. am i doing anything wrong in my steps?
2. is 2 finished coats for (primer, color, clear coat) enough, or should I use more? if so, how many coats should be enough for each type?
3. is it better to spray paint with the item flat on the floor or propped straight up?
4. after i use rubbing compound, what do i use to clear up the slight haze (if their is any)?
5. once all the finish is done, how soon can i apply wax?
6. for the mouse, should i apply for than 2 coats of clear coat for durability? wouldnt the clear coat wear out/dull over time on the mouse buttons?
7. lets say a bug or large speck of dust falls into the paint within that 10 minute period between thin coats. should i continue to spray the rest of the thin coats until the coat is finishd, or just stop right there, wait 2 days and sand it out.
PRIMER:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 30 minutes then wet sand with 600 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 15 minutes bettwen each think coat)
4. wait 30 minutes then wet sand with 800 grit
COLOR PAINT:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 2 days then wet sand with 800 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
4. wait 2 days then wet and with 1000grit
CLEAT COAT:
1. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
2. wait 2 days then wet sand with 1000 grit
3. spray 3-4 thin coats (wait 10 minutes between each thin coat)
4. wait 2 days tehn weat sand with 1500 then 2000 grit
FINISHING:
1. apply small amount of 3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound (Fine Cut)
2. use soft cotton cloth and work compound in gently.
3. use swirl mark removers/glaze.
QUESTIONS:
1. am i doing anything wrong in my steps?
2. is 2 finished coats for (primer, color, clear coat) enough, or should I use more? if so, how many coats should be enough for each type?
3. is it better to spray paint with the item flat on the floor or propped straight up?
4. after i use rubbing compound, what do i use to clear up the slight haze (if their is any)?
5. once all the finish is done, how soon can i apply wax?
6. for the mouse, should i apply for than 2 coats of clear coat for durability? wouldnt the clear coat wear out/dull over time on the mouse buttons?
7. lets say a bug or large speck of dust falls into the paint within that 10 minute period between thin coats. should i continue to spray the rest of the thin coats until the coat is finishd, or just stop right there, wait 2 days and sand it out.