Painted switch gear

[blue giant]

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[79XS11F]

Hey that's looking good Paul. My painting project is on hold for a short while. I have to install a shower in the basement bathroom. I was going to do that today but I must say I am pretty sore after clearing out yesterdays "gift" from above.
Rob

[tinman905]

Hey Paul ,do you plan on clear coating it? I am getting ready to do all mine very soon.

[blue giant]

Originally posted by tinman905
Hey Paul ,do you plan on clear coating it? I am getting ready to do all mine very soon.

Hi James,

No I wasn't. Any reason I should?

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Giant/Paul,

IF you are going to use stick on switch labels, it would help to seal them in place and protect them. Also doesn't clear coat help prevent/reduce the oxidation of the black paint, since being black they obsorb a lot of heat and UV when out in the sun!?
T.C.

[tinman905]

That's a good point about the labels I was just concerned about the paint fading and thought clear coat would help.

[blue giant]

Hmmmmmmmm.................good points gentlemen.


I'll have to rethink my approach to painting all those little parts.

[wa407mpp]

Clear coating them will help protect them. but might make them shiny. Thats why I use flat black then clear coat for a satin finish and protection. But to each his own.

[blue giant]

Originally posted by wa407mpp
Clear coating them will help protect them. but might make them shiny. Thats why I use flat black then clear coat for a satin finish and protection. But to each his own.

Ya, that's why I went with the semi gloss. I wasn't thinking about sun or UV damage.

Time will tell.