hookys6stringbass Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hello there, I've got a few battered boss pedals that I was thinking of respraying- Can anyone suggest a decent spray that will do a long lasting job. Oh and what would be the best way to prep them??? many thanks Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 MB1. ..Get them beadblasted and Chromeplated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 most automotive sprays out of a can will be durable enough to take more than a few stomps, just make sure you use an appropriate primer like an etching primer so the that the top coat bonds.....the original finishes are powder coated and ideally you want to get rid of that old finish...bit of good old sanding i reckon as a stripper might not touch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='743511' date='Feb 12 2010, 09:15 PM']MB1. ..Get them beadblasted and Chromeplated.[/quote] Nice idea..........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='chrisd24' post='743530' date='Feb 12 2010, 09:47 PM']most automotive sprays out of a can will be durable enough to take more than a few stomps, just make sure you use an appropriate primer like an etching primer so the that the top coat bonds.....the original finishes are powder coated and ideally you want to get rid of that old finish...bit of good old sanding i reckon as a stripper might not touch it [/quote] thanks for that ... Re: the sanding any particular grade of sandpaper?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Don't do what I did last night and forget to prime the the enclosure before spraying the top coat or it will look rubbish. If you use a primer first most finishes will look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='743946' date='Feb 13 2010, 01:13 PM']thanks for that ... Re: the sanding any particular grade of sandpaper??[/quote] probably get the worst off with a 100 grade paper....the. a little higher to smooth things off....even some wire wool before you prime just to smooth things up......must admit i like the idea of the chroming though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='chrisd24' post='744029' date='Feb 13 2010, 02:37 PM']probably get the worst off with a 100 grade paper....the. a little higher to smooth things off....even some wire wool before you prime just to smooth things up......must admit i like the idea of the chroming though![/quote] Thanks for the tips.... yeah I like the idea of chroming as well.. For the moment though i'm going to just stick to spraying an maybe get some decals made up as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 don't forget about a clearcoat even if you're not using any decals it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='mancunianfox' post='743987' date='Feb 13 2010, 01:56 PM']Don't do what I did last night and forget to prime the the enclosure before spraying the top coat or it will look rubbish. If you use a primer first most finishes will look ok.[/quote] Correct primers are essential for a durable finish. [url="http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_special_metals_primer.html"]This stuff[/url] sticks to just about anything - including aluminium. The only downside to it is that it doesn't come in spray form & doesn't brush out that well. Stickier than a big stick with "Stick" written on it. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='744365' date='Feb 13 2010, 10:36 PM']Correct primers are essential for a durable finish. [url="http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_special_metals_primer.html"]This stuff[/url] sticks to just about anything - including aluminium. The only downside to it is that it doesn't come in spray form & doesn't brush out that well. Stickier than a big stick with "Stick" written on it. Pete.[/quote] Good point re: the correct primers. Any suggestions on decent primers..? oh and clear coat? Might as well get it looking the best I can. Cheers fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWRRSS Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote] "Boss pedal buffed to a mirror-like finish and coated with a few coats of polyurethane."[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 I like that... I like that alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Wow - thats just so cool - what make/type polyurethane was used to get a good finish and enough adhesion to polished metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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