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In Reply to: DIY Piano Black Gloss finish posted by Mr Eddie on March 30, 2000 at 16:04:43:
Hand rubbed Piano Gloss black.Prep surface, sand->fill holes with bondo/spot filler->sand-> primer,repeat as many times to evenly cover surface->wet sand 240,320,400->laquer paint,dry,repeat many times->wet sand 600,higher->wet sand 800 or higher->rubbing compound on surface in circular motion->various steps in polishing liquids then sprays using special paint polishing cloths->
polish until you get deep,deep,deep, detailed reflections and a forever wet-looking, liquidy black piano finish.I've worked on scale concept clay car models, designed various products for shows, sponsor presentations and product design competitions I can understand why they charge an arm and leg for this surface and once you get it just right, treat it like it's still wet, any mistakes, dings, will stand out badly.
Be careful of edges, paint doesn't stay on edges and one swipe of even 1000 wetsandpaper will take off the paint and primer.
When painting avoid drips. If one occurs let it dry then wet sand down, if you mess with it while it's still wet it'll pick up the previous painted coats under and also the primer, which means you have to start over.
Avoid orange peel! Test spray your distance from the object on another. object. If you're to far or if painting outside and it's hot, the spray will partly dry before it reaches your speaker and thus create a surface that looks like orange peel. (A great way to get a couple grand knocked off new cars is point out the orange peel under the gloss layer)
Hand rubb carefully, if you rub to hard you'll rub away all the paint and see the primer layer coming through. Black primer for black paint...not as life threatening as seeing red or gray primer appear under black paint.
Depends on the size of your speaker...you can use spray cans, but if the speakers are tall or huge you have to use a compressor and decent spray gun. I used "Platic-kote" laquer from auto stores with always great results, drys fast and good spray tips. Try to use the same brand primers as the paint.
Clean/wipe the spray tips as sometimes it'll spray drops of paint, it's a nightmare the day before presentation, but let dry, wetsand, continue painting.....
It's a art form...
Joven
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